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What visa do US citizens need for a trip to Thailand longer than 30 days with side trips to Vietnam and Cambodia?
We are US citizens and are looking to book a trip to Thailand from 3/19-4/22 which would exceed the 30 day visa on arrival. We will be taking side trips to Vietnam and Cambodia but have to go back in to Thailand to catch our flight back to the US. What visa do we obtain?
Thank you for all of the responses. I’ve got the answer I need!😉
Thank you for all of the responses. I’ve got the answer I need!😉
Answer summary
US citizens traveling to Thailand from 3/19-4/22 will receive a 60-day visa exemption upon arrival. This could be extended for an additional 30 days at immigration for a fee. They do not require a visa on arrival, as the current policy for American tourists allows for a 60-day entry stamp with the possibility for renewal. It's also important to note the need for visas when visiting neighboring countries like Vietnam and Cambodia.
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Greta *****
A 'wake up' visa
Sarah **********
OP@Greta ****
Is that supposed to be funny??Greta *****
@Sarah *********
Yes! 😂Andrew ********
You can travel to Thailand on your American Passpprt alone for 60 days then an extension, upon arrival you can submit for a visa effective January 2025 it can all be done online from my information
Darren **********
You get 60 days on arrival not 30
Nadiya *************************
You get 30 days free sometimes 45 it changes every few hours that’s Thailand 
Georgetta *******
It’s amaze me how rude and nasty some of the responses from expats. Why are you guys living in Thailand with such nasty attitudes. Thai people are nice, you guys pick the wrong place for nastiness. If you don’t like the questions move on , but instead some of you guys just have to be ugly… have a little patience, and a lot of love in your heart🙏🏽
Sarah **********
OP@Georgetta ******
Thank you for saying exactly what I was thinking! Thai people are so kind and welcoming… nothing like what is being displayed here.
Thank you to everyone else who answered with a clear, straight forward answer.
When we do the research, several answers come up. No better place to get an answer to a question then from people who have recently dealt with the same thing.🙏🏼
Robert *****
60 days on arrival. Learn to read the Thai website.
Dick **********
Do some research?
Jonna *******
Side comment, you should look into the Vietnamese visas well in advance because ours took several days to be sent to our emails. We were in Indonesia when applying for them and I did not know it wasnt instant
Sarah **********
OP@Jonna ******
thank you!
David ************
My head feels like a ping pong ball. Just cut and paste Thailands embassy visa requests and we will rest in peace.
Robert ********
@David ***********
you realize the name of this group is Thailand Visa advice ?Let's change the name to in Thailand my head hurts
Craig *******
You DO need a visa for both Cambodia and Vietnam as a U.S. Citizen, so make sure you read on timing, cost, etc. Don’t apply too early because they will issue them quickly, but don’t apply too late because you can’t enter without. 😊
Sarah **********
OP@Craig ******
Thank you!
Sasi ************
As a USA passport holder, at the recent , the exemption is 60 days . You will be just fine. Enjoy Thailand.
Sarah **********
OP@Sasi ***********
Thank you.Sasi ************
@Sarah *********
Any time!! Enjoy
Joe ********
None. You get 60 days without a visa required on arrival
And it resets each time to leave and reenter
And it resets each time to leave and reenter
Sarah **********
OP@Joe *******
Perfect. Thank you.🙏🏼Andrew ********
@Sarah *********
look up Non-O visa Thailand for more information if you wish to return or extended stayAndrew ********
@Sarah *********
you can apply for a visa online and on arrival or during your stay but yes you can travel with passport alone for 60 days .. visa go longer but also there are use restrictions from my understanding like so many times a year depending on which one
Elías ********
You don't need / won't get VOA. The current period of visa exemption for American tourists is 60 days at a time.
Steve *******
You are Visa except for 60 days. You can also request. 30 day extension. I think it’s about 1900 Thai baht for an extension.
Dmb *******
You need to do more research, if you did it properly you will see that you will get a visa except stamp on arrival NOT A VISA
Or just "search" your question in this group as it's asked 4 or 5 times per day by fools who don't have a clue about the how's and why's of entering Thailand
Or just "search" your question in this group as it's asked 4 or 5 times per day by fools who don't have a clue about the how's and why's of entering Thailand
Daniel *********
@Dmb ******
it costs nothing to be niceDmb *******
@Daniel ********
it costs nothing to NOT ask stupid repative questions either in my book as a stupid question get a stupid answer take a chill pill mateDaniel *********
@Dmb ******
very different. I responded negatively to negativity.Dmb *******
@Daniel ********
you could have "scrolled" past my comment but no you chose to give negativity to me, so suck it up big boyPractice what u preach
Dmb *******
@Daniel ********
cos if you read my comment properly you will understand my frustration this question is asked 5 times daily, maybe stupid people shouldn't venture around the world if the don't know the rules and regulations on the country they are enteringDaniel *********
@Dmb ******
this is literally a group for visa questions. You could've just scrolled on past the post. But you chose negativity. Be better
Bob **********
It’s 60 days now and you can extend that for 30 more at immigration for 1900 baht
Linhof *********
You're fine . You will get 60 days each time when you arrive
Damo ***********
Did you research this in any way yourself? Maybe on embassy website etc?
Daniel *********
@Damo **********
it costs nothing to be niceLinhof *********
@Damo **********
this is a visa forum. HeloooooDamo ***********
@Linhof ********
lazy people out there.. fix the 'o' on your keyboard.Linhof *********
@Damo **********
yet here you are
Jon *******
For Vietnam you'll need to apply for visa ahead of time. They'll want to see your onward boarding pass too before they let you on the flight.
Luna *******
@Jon ******
so when we got here to Thailand yesterday .From the US when we got to immigration they didn't ask for it ... And we bought them they just asked what we're going to Thailand for we said checking it out for a couple months to find a place and that was it .
Jon *******
@Luna ******
my comment was meant for travel to Vietnam specifically. I know they'll want to see an onward boarding pass.Luna *******
@Jon ******
oh I see .
Floyd **********
You get 60 day visa exemption. No visa on arrival. 🙏
Brandon ************
As a US citizen you cannot get visa on arrival, which is where you apply for and pay for a 15 day visa at the airport.
You can get visa exempt which is currently a 60 day entry stamp, it's not a visa. You'll receive a new 60 day stamp each time you enter Thailand if you don't have a visa.
You can get visa exempt which is currently a 60 day entry stamp, it's not a visa. You'll receive a new 60 day stamp each time you enter Thailand if you don't have a visa.
Amy *********
💯 - no visa needed for them for Thailand
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