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When does the 60-day tourist visa for Thailand start: at issuance or upon entry?

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Oct 10, 2023

3 years ago

Lanny ***********

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Does the 60 day tourist visa begin when the visa is issued or when you first enter Thailand?

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The 60-day tourist visa in Thailand starts on the date of your arrival in the country, which is counted as Day 1. The visa itself is valid for entry for 90 days from the issuance date, but once you enter Thailand, you will be permitted to stay for 60 days from that entry date. Unlike some European tourist visas that have a fixed validity period, the Thai tourist visa allows for entry up until the last day of the visa, granting 60 days upon arrival.

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Sarick **********

Unlike tourist visa in Europe, you can enter Thailand on the last day of your visa (stamps, stickers, or evisa print outs) and still get another 60 days from the date you enter. Tourist visa in Europe starts and ends on the date shown in the visa itself.

3 years ago

Greg ***********

the "visa" doesn't begin when you enter Thailand. When you enter Thailand, the "admitted stay period" begins, while your "visa" becomes invalid 😄 You enter a country with a certain visa category, and you stay inside a country with a "stay permit"

3 years ago

Aaron *******

The 60 days begin on the date of your arrival. This day is counted as Day 1.

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Brandon ************

3 years ago

Brandon ************

The visa is valid for entry to Thailand for 90 days from the day it is issued. When you enter Thailand within this 90 days before the visa expires, you'll be stamped in for 60 days.

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