Answereda year ago
Will I face issues at the airport after my O retirement visa lapsed if I travel to Thailand for one week?
In May 2025, I intentionally let my O retirement visa lapse. I was and am overseas so there was no overstay. I intend to go to Thailand for one week.
Should I expect any issues at the airport? Can I request a 7 day stamp? I don't want the IO to think that I am attempting to stay without the " proper" visa.
Should I expect any issues at the airport? Can I request a 7 day stamp? I don't want the IO to think that I am attempting to stay without the " proper" visa.
Answer summary
The user has let their O retirement visa lapse while being overseas and is planning a one-week visit to Thailand. They are concerned about potential issues at the airport due to the lapsed visa and whether they can request a 7-day entry stamp. Community responses indicate that depending on the user’s passport, they may be eligible for a visa exemption and could receive a stamp at the airport without needing a visa. It is recommended to fill out the online arrival form prior to travel for convenience.
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Glenn *****
OPRussell Hird you asked if you needed a visa. The answer is NO. You will be visa exempt and will get a stamp at the airport. You must fill in the online arrival before you leave. You can do it at arrival but it is inconvenient.
Russell ******
Hi. I'm English do I need to do a visa for 60 days on arrival in Thailand ?
Glenn *****
OPAnd what would you call him if he were from Wales?
Simon ******
Welsh - still UK though
Russell ******
@Glenn ****
respect a Welshman we call himself a Welshman and Scotsman would call himself a Scotsman an Englishman calls himself an Englishman it is natural order of things laugh out loudGlenn *****
OP@Russell *****
I know I was making fun of the one who asked about being seriousSimon ******
@Russell *****
is that a serious question? English / British is classified as the UK as always for the countryRussell ******
Simon Paul: it a serious question! And I'm an English man first British second and proud to be from the United Kingdom.
So if you don't have any positive input don't type 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
So if you don't have any positive input don't type 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Simon ******
@Russell *****
and you didn't see the UK flag etc in the post that you commented on !Glenn *****
OPRussell ******
@Glenn ****
hi I take it that is a no to doing the arrival thing on line!
Wannikea *********
Depending on your passport you'll be stamped in Visa exempt 60 days free.
Glenn *****
OP@Wannikea ********
60 days even if I want 7 ?
Steve **********
@Gl***
it’s automatic. They give you up to 60 (depending on your passport). If you leave in 7 or 60 is irrelevant.
Todd *********
@Glenn ****
60 days every time you come in. It's that simple. Nobody cares if you stay 7 or 60.Glenn *****
OP@Steve *********
I was hoping to avoid any issue with frequent arrivals by showing immigration that I will only be doing short trips.Activity
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