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Which Thai visa holders are exempt from import duties and customs?

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Jul 14, 2022

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Manami ******************

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Hi!  I have questions about import duties and customs.  The mover told us that guardian visa and education visa holder are not exempt from import duties and customs.  Do you know which visa will be exempt from those?

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The post inquires about import duties and customs exemptions for particular visa holders in Thailand, specifically mentioning guardian and education visa holders. The comments clarify that only work visa holders and diplomats are exempt from such duties.

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Garrett ***********

The only exemptions are for diplomats.

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@Garrett **********

I guess I can not avoid tax then.

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John *********

Unfortunately only work visas are. I wish it were not so.

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Garrett ***********

A Non-B does not exempt you from import duties.

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@Garrett **********

Thank you for providing me information so quickly again😊

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Manami ******************

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Thank you for giving me advise so quickly twice🙏

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