Brandon ***********

There is NO 6 month rule to enter Thailand. It has nothing to do with the IO not noticing. The rule for Thailand is you must have enough days on your passport to cover your entry. Visa exempt is 60 days, therefore you would need at least 60 days.

11 days ago

Can I travel to Thailand with less than six months validity on my passport before my return date?

Brandon ************

@Frank ****

Airlines are supposed to follow the rules of the arrival country. And Thailand does not have 6 month rule. But most airline staff are trained to reflexively look for 6 months due to how many countries do have that rule (every country surrounding Thailand does, for example)

11 days ago

Can I travel to Thailand with less than six months validity on my passport before my return date?

Brandon ************

@Janne **********

Where? Thai embassy websites only state you must have 6 months validity to apply for a visa. They don't state any such thing about entering Thailand.

11 days ago

How can I book a Thai Embassy appointment in Laos if the website is not working?

Brandon ************

@Chonluethai ****

yes. Whichever embassy you apply at through the online system, either Vientiane or Savannakhet. Check their Facebook pages or embassy website for the announcement about evisa and what the payment hours are

11 days ago

How can I book a Thai Embassy appointment in Laos if the website is not working?

Brandon ************

@Chonluethai ****

You CANNOT apply for a visa while you are inside of Thailand. You have to wait until you enter Laos and THEN submit the application, showing your entry stamp in your passport as proof that you are physically in the country. You cannot make an appointment for the embassy as EVERY Thai embassy switch to e-visa on January 1st.

11 days ago

Is the DTV visa more suitable than a retirement visa for long-term stays in Thailand?

Brandon ************

To qualify for a DTV you would need to show a contract or letter from your job that specifically states you are allowed to work internationality, and some embassies even require it to say you can work in Thailand remotely. If you cannot get that, you wouldn't be able to get a DTV.

11 days ago

Can I travel to Thailand with less than six months validity on my passport before my return date?

Brandon ************

@Chang *****

my house is in Texas but that doesn't mean I live there. And I read every post from multiple visa Facebook groups for years

11 days ago

Can I travel to Thailand with less than six months validity on my passport before my return date?

Brandon ************

@Sasha **********

I'm telling you if you want to believe what another country says about Thailand, then follow what they say. My original response clearly states what the Thailand rule is. And that the airline still might not take you if they have different rules.

11 days ago

Can I travel to Thailand with less than six months validity on my passport before my return date?

Brandon ************

@Sasha **********

I don't care what OTHER COUNTRIES say about Thailand rules. I'm telling you what the actual Thailand rule is. Whether you believe it or not is up to you. Just don't travel with less than 6 months on your passport and it won't matter.

11 days ago

Can I travel to Thailand with less than six months validity on my passport before my return date?

Brandon ************

@Kimberly *********

They don't have a good way to keep track of every country's requirements in the world. 6 months is the default as that's the rule most countries in the world use. Every country surrounding Thailand has that rule. Thailand does not.

12 days ago