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Mar 17, 2025
24 days ago
Kelima *************
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I just spoke with Immigration in Thailand to ask how long the e-visa online takes. I've read the e-visa takes 3 to 5 days, but a few days ago, someone in this group posted that it took 15 days.

The agent said no need for an e-visa with a US passport, I will get 60 days at the airport.

I explained I've been to Thailand 3 times in the past year (Total 4.5 months in Thailand in the past year)

She said it's fine, since I've been out of Thailand for 2 months.

I never did a border bounce, no overstays, longest I've stayed in Thailand is 60 days. Total of 4.5 months in Thailand over the last 12 months.

I have a week until the flight. I have most of the documents ready, so can apply tomorrow or tonight.

The agent said again, don't worry, just come, no need for the e-visa.

But people are posting here about being refused entry, just for visiting the kingdom too often.

Thanks in advance!
Mar 13, 2025
a month ago
Joey ********
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DTV Workcation Approved in Taipei for US passport holder living in Chiang Mai

9 March

Departed Chiang Mai, arrived in Taipei.

10 March

*7:42 AM*. Arrived at National Immigration Agency (內政部移民署, 廣州街15號) and took my place behind a short queue of 9 people waiting outside.

*8:00 AM*. Doors open and I retrieve a queue number from a machine and an application form located next to that machine. I fill out the form at the tables provided and proceed to the waiting area.

*8:08 AM*. My number is called and I approach the agent, hand her my queue ticket, passport, and completed form. She also asks for a copy of my passport, which I had on me, and the NT$100 fee, insisting on exact change. I verify my info on her screen, then she leaves and returns with the needed document and a receipt (I speak and read Chinese, so this all happened rather quickly). I go back to the tables at the entrance and pull out my computer and phone. I photo the document, uploaded it (using hotspot) to my nearly complete application, and clicked “Done.” When attempting payment, I received an error message four times. I decide to return to my guest house to try again there in case I need to call my bank. During the bus ride back I review posts in this group and learn it could be any number of issues, including my VPN.

*9:35 AM*. I arrive back at the guest house and try payment once more, this time without VPN. It works.

*11:15 AM*. I receive an email requesting the following:

“• Other request documents: Your company's license.

• Other request documents: Please provide records of salary transfer to your bank account (within 3 months).”

Thanks to a previous post, I already had my employer’s US business license and uploaded it immediately. For the “records of salary transfer,” I used electronic copies of my paychecks plus phone screenshots of US bank deposits made by my employer. I arrange these into a single, separate PDF and submit both documents.

*3:06 PM*. I receive yet another email suggesting my last submission was insufficient:

"• Other request documents: The transaction details must show the bank's name and your name with account number. (within 3 months)"

It’s possible the reviewer missed the info on my initial submission as my name is listed as a joint account holder (with my spouse as the primary). On this assumption, I encircled the relevant info with wider red lines and also included my 2024 W-2 (US annual wage and tax statement) on the hunch that the purpose was to verify sufficient salary. I upload the single PDF and submit it.

11 March

No communication whatsoever. Status remains unchanged at “Processing.”

12 March

*9:35 AM*. To my surprise, I receive an email indicating my visa is approved. I can’t believe my eyes, so I log on to the site and it’s indeed consistent with the email. No request for an interview. So, I change my flight and prepare to head back to Chiang Mai. With time to burn and a copy shop nearby, I go and print the e-visa.

*10:16 PM*. It’s my turn at passport control. I hand the officer my passport and the e-visa printout. Within 2 minutes he scans both, takes my photo, stamps my passport, and I enter Thailand saying nothing more to the officer than “Thank you.”

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Pardon my verbosity—I hope the info is helpful. Sorry in advance for not replying promptly to any questions. Try searching the group posts, use the filters, and patiently read. Thanks to everyone else who’s shared info!
Jan 20, 2025
3 months ago
Doug ******
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Please put my mind at ease. US passport holder, planning to fly to Thailand tomorrow, staying a couple weeks. Can I still do visa on arrival or do I need to do an application?
Nov 26, 2024
4 months ago
Ken *******
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I am currently a US passport holder in Thailand I arrived on a 90 day type O. Visa, I am wondering, can I extend that while I am in Thailand or do I have to leave and come back in to get 60 more days? It is single entry visa.
Nov 6, 2024
5 months ago
Jim *********
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Can I simply make flight reservations to leave USA, without doing anything else, receive a 60 day visa upon arrival and then apply for an additional 30 days near the end of my 60 days there. Or do I still have to send all the paperwork to the Thai Consulate in California in order to be issued a visa. I have been told we can now receive a 60 day visa upon arrival. Confused.
Oct 25, 2024
6 months ago
Mark ********
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Please excuse me if im duplicating a much asked question but im having difficulty retreiving any searches inquiries. Im arriving in Bankok from USA in January for 54 days under a 30 day tourist visa (upon arrival). Is immigration still giving an additional 30 day visa stamp for a total of 60 day stay? thank you.
Oct 15, 2024
6 months ago
Ric **********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Hi .. US passport ... if I go to Immigration to extend my 60 day stamp for 30 more days, will they require a TM30? Thanks!
Jul 12, 2024
9 months ago
Nika ******
ORIGINAL POSTER
Since Google did not provide me with a solid answer …

US passport holder, on visa exemption with an extension for 30 days from the immigration office. After 60 days, left country and returned on another 30 days exemption. It is time for either another extension or visa run.

My guestion for you All … how many times (in a calendar year) can I visit immigration office, pay 1900 thb and extend? Is there a limit?
Jun 27, 2024
9 months ago
Tim ********
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Visiting from the US next week Can I get a Thai tourist visa after entering? And then add a 30 day extension?
Jan 6, 2024
a year ago
Lay *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
Visa Question: I have a passport from the USA. I flew into BKK, from the U.S, on December 4th, and got a 30 days Visa on arrival. Flew out of BKK to Siem Reap Cambodia on January 3rd. If I take a BUS back to Bangkok on January 18th, can I get a 30 days stamp, plus do a another 30 days extension for a total of 60 days this time?
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