Which visa should my daughter apply for to visit Thailand, and is there enough time to get it?

Apr 30, 2019
6 years ago
Lois *********
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Looking for advice please

...my British daughter has planned a holiday to Thailand starting 10th June 2019 and is going to make an appointment to apply for a visa at the Thailand Embassy in Liverpool. I’m finding the website confusing as they offer non-immigrant and tourist visas. Which visa will she need to apply for? Unfortunately, she wont be able to make an appointment until 27th May at the earliest and the holiday to Thailand begins 10th June - is 14 days enough time to make an appointment or not? Are the costs the same at all the embassy offices?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user seeks advice regarding the appropriate visa for their British daughter, who plans to visit Thailand starting June 10, 2019. They are confused by the Thailand Embassy's website, which offers non-immigrant and tourist visas. Comments suggest that a single entry tourist visa (SETV) is preferable, allowing for an initial stay of 60 days. They discuss the feasibility of obtaining the visa with only 14 days to prepare, emphasize the importance of having health insurance, and note potential requirements regarding motorbike rentals and airline ticket confirmations. Additionally, they mention that if the stay is under 30 days, a visa may not be necessary at all.
Tod *********
okay I think that
@Lois ********
has sussed out that getting a single entry tourist visa (which stamps a person in for 60 days from the thai consulate in Hull is the way to go.

Thanx all.
Ellie *******
I guess getting her single entry tourist visa is much better. Less hustle during holiday - no trouble on airline check-in, no need to go to immigration in Thailand to extension (depends on where she will be, it could be one day trip only for that). And usually SETV fee at consulate is cheaper than extension fee inside Thailand...
James ********
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Lois *********
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That’s a fantastic help. Thanks so much.
Jules ********
How long is she going for? We went to Hull consulate to get our 6 month metv. It is so quiet there. We literally got our visa in 10 mins today and fly tomorrow. No appt needed. If your daughter is getting a single entry 60 day visa it doesn’t start until you enter Thailand.
Lois *********
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We are 90 miles away from Hull, will more than likely go there now. Thanks.
Jules ********
@Lois ********
we live 170 miles away in Suffolk but the consulate is so easy and you can email the paperwork for them to check. They got back to me within an hour. It’s so informal there and very helpful.
Lois *********
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@Jules *******
, that’s fab. Hadn’t considered going to Hull. Thanks.
James ********
Please make sure she has health insurance for her holidays in Thailand. And that IF she rents a motorbike she has a Motorbike license from the UK.
Ken ***********
@James *******
very good advice. Also beware that many travel insurance policies do not cover motorbike accidents...have her check her policy and make sure she inderstands the high number of motorbike accidents among locals and tourist alike
James ********
@Lois ********
its very important. The young ones feel they are invincible...yet we read weekly about their accidents and illnesses. With Go Fund ME links...sadly.
Lois *********
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@James *******
, good call. Thanks for that.
James ********
And the initial free 30 days on arrival as a British Citizen, she can extend it for an added 30 days by going to a Thai Immigration office and pay 1,900 Thai baht..(46 British pounds)..which means a total of 60 days in Thailand.
Antony *********
If its less than 30 days she won't need a visa
James ********
How long is your daughter planning to be in Thailand ?
James ********
@Erik **********
then she can ask the airline ..
Erik ***********
James ********
Erik Nordkvist not true if she has return ticket booked within the 60 days. Airline understands right to extend for added 30 days
Erik ***********
@James *******
that is not a good idea since the airline will ask for either the return ticket or a ticket out of Thailand within 30 days. If she cant show any of these the airline won't even let her board the plane.
James ********
@Lois ********
then have her get 30 days on arrival...free...plus one extension of 30 days at Thai Immigration...easy to do. And at cost far less that the Tourist Visa cost obtained in the UK.(savings helps pay for lo cost international travel/health insurance too 😄)
Lois *********
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@James *******
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