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Will the visa exempt policy for UK visitors to Thailand change in June 2024?

May 29, 2024
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Darren ********
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Hi guys I've been hearing visa exempt is going to be changed in June for uk visitors....before I go booking flights would anyone know if this is true or merely a rumour??

Many thanks...can't find any info but have read on news feeds as well
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There are rumors about impending changes to the visa exemption policy for UK visitors to Thailand, potentially extending the stay from 30 to 60 days starting June 1, 2024. However, there is currently no official confirmation, and discussions indicate that while the proposal exists, it may not be enacted immediately. Community members recommend waiting for official updates and advise on tickets only if they are a good deal. Multiple sources suggest variations in implementation dates, with some indicating changes could take effect in late June or July.
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Philip *********
Gov.uk has just updated its website to reflect the proposed change to 60 days visa exempt.
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Andrew *******
Isnt visa free the same as visa exempt ? I'm not sure
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Joe ********
If we get a 60 day visa exempt can we still get a 30 day extension to bring it up to 90 days or do I still need to get a 60 day tourist visa and extend at immigration, thanks.
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Nongnuch ********
@Joe *******
that's a good question. I wish to add another good question: Will we be able to do a border run before the 60 days stay permit expires, and receive another 60 days visa-exempt entry stamp? This would bring the total to 120 days
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Tom ********
Here you go ,
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Neil ********
UK will be 60 days from June 1st. Thai government desperate for money.
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Andrew *******
Well I'm heading to BKK on June 1st, so I will try and remember to update you all, I am from UK
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Andrew *******
Hi all quick update, I got back on Saturday June 1st and got 30 days, I did question it and was lead off to an area with several immigration staff and they said yes it's been announced but it's not law yet, and now today June 2nd I see a story saying it will happen late June or early July, so will have to wait I guess....
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Han ********
Just book; does it really matter if you get an additional 30 days for free if it changes to 60 days? Even if it doesn't change and everything stays the same then you just do a tourist visa. You're acting like the world is about to change in some meaningful way; it's not. It's just a trip to Thailand, and you'll have plenty visa options.
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Kevin ******
We really have to wait until we see information published in the Royal Gazette and not speculate.
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Tom *********
The UK is included as it is one of the original 57 on the visa waiver list. Too many know-it-alls around here who actually know nothing and would be better staying quiet unless they actually have something knowledgable worth contributing.
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@Tom ********
👍 agree.
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Stephen ********
If you're only planning on a 60-90 days trip, go ahead and book it if there's a bargain to be had. Worst case scenario is you'll need to apply for an evisa, which is very straightforward.
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Bart **************
It's not a rumor in the sense that the plan is real, and is being considered. But it's not final yet.
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Luc ************
Wait until Friday.
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Mike *******
We’ll know for sure in two days, if/when any changes are published and gazetted. Ambitious announcements outnumber official changes by 10:1, so be prepared.
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Lee *********
yes 60 day stamp now for visa exempt tourists, great news
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@Lee ********
Not yet!
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Lee *********
@Ste ******
I know I meant it’s on the proposal which would be great news
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Michael ********
Yes UK is included as 60 day but wait till june 1st see exactly what the changes are
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Steve **********
@Michael *******
but tomorrow is June 1st.
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Michael ********
@Steve *********
Actually its Satirday tomorrow is friday 31st
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Michael *******
I wouldn’t book anything yet. Untill confirmed! Lots of rumours and talk.
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Graham ******
@Michael ******
Always the best advice
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Phil ********
UK not included.

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@Phil *******
why do you think that the UK isn’t included? The UK was part of the original visa free countries and is part of the 53 mentioned surely. Those 53 should go from thirty days ( Which the UK currently enjoys) to sixty days. At least that’s my interpretation.
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@Bob ******
he's come to his incorrect conclusion because the article uses the incorrect "visa free" words, as in free of the need for a visa, instead of Visa Exempt. So he's assumed it's something different, that excludes UK, which it isn't.
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@Phil *******
why are you showing me this? The visa exempt is proposed to be extended to 60 days, it'll include UK. Despite you saying it won't.
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Tom *********
It is right there for you to see. UK is included.
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John *******
@Phil *******
UK included all countries as before extend to 60 days as well as new countries added pal it's been translated
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@Phil *******
it doesn't say excluding UK. It says the current number of countries entitled to visa free entry will increase. And the 30 days will be increased to 60.
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Phil ********
@Lynnette ******
UK is not visa free. It's Visa Exempt.
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Declan **********
@Phil *******
visa free and visa exempt are the same thing 🤦. But if you want to be that technical, there is no such thing as visa free...
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@Phil *******
there's no such thing as visa free. They are talking about visa exempt.
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@Brandon ***********
don't confuse him. . He's adamant the UK is excluded!!
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@Phil *******
it's one of the 57 countries.
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Brandon ************
@Phil *******
No one knows any details yet. Nothing has been officially made law or comprehensive rules published.
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Phil ********
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Yeah I know, don't know where the OP got his info from as the UK wasn't even mentioned.
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@Phil *******
its doesnt mention all 93 countries but UK is on that list
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Phil ********
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Where on that list?
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Michael ********
@Phil *******
and these will make it easier for you to work out. UK are number 45 on list.

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Michael ********
@Phil *******
There is the official list from Thai goverment, which will be updated June 1st. Are you just dumb or drunk.
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@Phil *******
its on the existing list of 30-day Visa Exempt countries. You are just wrong
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Brandon ************
@Phil *******
if they change all visa exempt to 60 days then the UK would be included. Anyone saying anything is or isn't included is incorrect because nothing is official.
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Nothing official yet. The cabinet approved a list of items but that doesn't make it law yet. No one knows any details and there are rumors that it's not starting until September, despite the press release saying June. But there's no way they can get everything they mentioned finished in 3 days from the date of announcement. You'll just need to keep an eye on the news.
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Brian **********
N,B the blue text link takes you to the correct page
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Brian **********
@Brandon ***********
I received notification from Gov.Uk saying 60 day visa exemption from 1/6/24, so, presumably they wouldn't issue that unless it was official.
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/24, so, presumably they wouldn't issue that unless it was official. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/thailand/entry-requirements
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@Brian *********
until I see someone post a picture of their 60 day visa exempt stamp in their passport, I'll remain skeptical
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