Will I need an ETA for a 30 day extension in Thailand after entering with a 60-day visa exemption?

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Sep 23, 2024

2 months ago

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I am coming from Canada, arriving Bangkok Novemeber 4th and staying until January 23rd. Will I need a ETA to apply for a 30 day extension? If I do a border run before my 60 visa exemption is expired will I need an ETA?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A traveler arriving in Bangkok from Canada on November 4th and staying until January 23rd wonders if they will need to apply for the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for a 30-day extension. It is noted that the ETA program will begin in December, and since the traveler is entering before this date, they may not need to apply for one initially. However, if they intend to do a border run before their 60-day visa exemption expires, they might need the ETA for re-entry after the program starts. Current discussions suggest that further clarification on the ETA's implementation is awaited.

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Tod *********

I believe you and many other people asking about this are getting the cart before the horse.. 😮

The Electronic Travel Authorization program will pilot in December <- meaning IF you enter before it starts you won't have to apply for one before you come here <- there's no indication whether you'd be asked for it or not even after the program starts to get an extension 😕

AND

As far as how it will work AFTER they roll it out it's anyone's guess.

If I were to guess, I'd say, yes, you WILL need to apply for one before you bounce out and back for a visa exempt entry AFTER the program starts in Dec.

All we can do is wait for the real announcement they will come out with telling people how it will work and when it will start. Anything right now is just educated guessing

2 months ago

Kathy ********************

@Tod ********

I figure if the EU can’t get theirs started as hoped - not holding my breath for Thailand to have a functioning one

2 months ago

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