Which passport is better for a long stay in Thailand - UK or US?

Thailand visa Immigration UK passport USA passport Long-term stay Dual citizenship Business in Thailand Amity Agreement

Jan 13, 2025

6 days ago

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So I have the advantage of 2 passports. So my question is what passport is best to use for long stay possibly ever. Uk passport and USA passport.  Thanks guys.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The discussion revolves around choosing between a UK and a USA passport for long-term stays in Thailand. While both passports have similar immigration advantages, several comments highlight specific scenarios: using the USA passport may be beneficial for starting a business due to the Amity Agreement allowing 100% ownership, while the UK passport led to complications in previous entries and rejections for excessive tourist visas. Users suggest being cautious with which passport is used for entry and emphasize that Thai immigration tracks entries using biometric data. Ultimately, opinions vary, with some considering the USA passport to be preferable.

Glyn **********

Both mediocre passports, doesn't much matter...

3 days ago

Darren **********

USA all the way. You don’t want UK.

3 days ago

Ellen *************

I love how westerners think they can trick other countries 🙄 tech is everywhere- some small ‘poor’ countries are developing the tech you have in your hand.

Facial recognition and fingerprint scans are everywhere. Jfc

4 days ago

Darren **********

@Ellen ************

what makes you think he’s trying to scam the system? There are many people with dual citizenship, such as myself. Of course, when you think negatively everything that comes out of your mouth is going to be negative.

3 days ago

Ellen *************

@Darren *********

🙄 the OP can take my comment personally, or not (my comment was of a more general nature in regard to some comments here and that are seen so often in this group) and address it, or not🤷🏻‍♀️ Why you’ve interjected yourself I can’t even imagine. You are of course free to label me as you wish.

3 days ago

Darren **********

@Ellen ************

your comment was negative and automatically went to a scam. That speaks volumes of you and your hatred. So I decided to comment. If the shoe fits.

3 days ago

Ellen *************

@Darren *********

well it doesn’t fit 🤷🏻‍♀️ and you’re still mistaken in your interpretation. If you have no respect for my explanation in that regard and insist that you understand me better than what I’ve explained as my meaning, then yes, I can agree that it illustrates you- more than me 👍🏼

It’s sort of funny really, because you’re the negative and hateful one? First you misunderstood and mischaracterized me-

Then I explained that you had misunderstood and mentioned that it’s odd you would jump into a conversation you’re not in and make such an accusation and ‘protect’ the OP… you responded with more rudeness, insisting you’re right- and called me hateful. That’s the most negative shit in this whole thread 🤔

3 days ago

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Ellen *************

Richard *********

USA passport American law requires USA passport to be used at all times when traveling use British passport to enter britain

4 days ago

Darren **********

@Richard ********

not if you have dual citizenship. That’s not true.

3 days ago

Richard *********

@Darren *********

I have dual it is true but maybe not enforced

3 days ago

Darren **********

@Richard ********

I also have dual and have used both

3 days ago

Darren **********

@Richard ********

exactly

3 days ago

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Darren **********

Jon *******

Best passport for long stay in Thailand is to have Thai passport.

4 days ago

Dave ********

Yeah. UK/USA is six and two threes , all your visits will be on that screen. Get a decent visa. I was rejected a few months back for to many tourist visas. Though admittedly I had pushed it way to far .