30 day visit to Thailand - Visa not required?

[stiggy23]

Folks, I am planning to come to Thailand for 30 days from UK and when I checked the Thai visit site, it tells me I do not need visa as exempt for 30 days (tourism). 
But if I put any longer than 30 days, it states I need to apply for visa. I don't want to end up at the airport and being demanded a visa there forth. Wanted to confirm if that is the case and if anyone is planning to go to Thailand for 30 days. I understand I will be stuck in a hotel for 15 days ASQ.

 

Thank you

[lovethai123]

u need certificate of entry though. its online. 

 

https://coethailand.mfa.go.th/

 

Also the stamp u get in thailand is for 45 days to cover the ASQ stay.  read this link 

 

 

 

 

 

[Shey420]

Crazy because I called the new york office and he said oh get the tourist visa, exemption not excepted. I called Chicago and they say it's valid. ????‍♂️ communication is key. I have my flight and asq booked already ????.  BTW how long does online coe approval take?

[Suphawk]

24 minutes ago, Shey420 said:

I called Chicago and they say it's valid.

You actually got an answer? I'd be very curious to know how you managed that. I tried calling and every extension rings and then plays a mailbox full message.

[Phillip9]

8 hours ago, stiggy23 said:

Folks, I am planning to come to Thailand for 30 days from UK and when I checked the Thai visit site, it tells me I do not need visa as exempt for 30 days (tourism). 
But if I put any longer than 30 days, it states I need to apply for visa. I don't want to end up at the airport and being demanded a visa there forth. Wanted to confirm if that is the case and if anyone is planning to go to Thailand for 30 days. I understand I will be stuck in a hotel for 15 days ASQ.

 

Thank you

 

I hope you are monitoring our covid outbreak here in Thailand.  More restrictions are being implemented daily.  Some places have already closed pools and beaches and bars.  BKK has closed entertainment venues....There may be more closures and restrictions in the near future.  I would hate to come out of a 2 week quarantine and go straight into a lockdown.....

[ubonjoe]

8 hours ago, stiggy23 said:

Folks, I am planning to come to Thailand for 30 days from UK and when I checked the Thai visit site, it tells me I do not need visa as exempt for 30 days (tourism). 
But if I put any longer than 30 days, it states I need to apply for visa. I don't want to end up at the airport and being demanded a visa there forth. Wanted to confirm if that is the case and if anyone is planning to go to Thailand for 30 days.

Not sure what site you were on.

Info for getting a certificate of entry from the embassy in London is here. 

https://london.thaiembassy.org/en/publicservice/application-for-certificate-of-entry-to-thailand-for-non-thai-nationa?page=5d6636cd15e39c3bd00072dd&menu=5f4b6eb3f6ae4b236972c562

And on the site is some new info about the visa exempt entry. 

Source: https://london.thaiembassy.org/en/publicservice/119247-requirements-for-certificate-of-entry-during-travel-restriction?page=5d6636cd15e39c3bd00072dd&menu=5f4b6eb3f6ae4b236972c562

[Tanoshi]

40 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

And on the site is some new info about the visa exempt entry. 

Source: https://london.thaiembassy.org/en/publicservice/119247-requirements-for-certificate-of-entry-during-travel-restriction?page=5d6636cd15e39c3bd00072dd&menu=5f4b6eb3f6ae4b236972c562

That suggests the VE is only available to Non Thais owning property in Thailand, such as Condo owners, not your average Tourist.

For non-Thai who own property in Thailand

While Thailand still puts in place travel restriction, foreigners who own property in Thailand can apply for non-B visa and the Certificate of Entry to go to Thailand. 

**Holders of British/Irish passports, as well as 54 other nationalities entitled to 30-day visa exemption, can go to Thailand for tourism purpose for up to 45 days without visa. Proof or air tickets and health insurance are required for COE application.** 

Required documents : 

1. Your passport copy 
2. Copy of property ownership document (condominium) in Thailand, or proof of purchase of such property and relevant documents
3. Copy of bank statements of a Thai bank account with deposit at least 3 million baht (approx. £77,000), or Thai government bonds at least 3 million baht
4. Copy of bank statement of a UK/Irish bank account with deposit at least 500,000 baht (approx. £12,800) for the past 6 months
5. Declaration form
6. A copy of flight confirmation
7. A copy of ASQ booking confirmation

 

[ubonjoe]

11 minutes ago, Tanoshi said:

That suggests the VE is only available to Non Thais owning property in Thailand, such as Condo owners, not your average Tourist.

That is only info telling people they don't have to apply for a visa. It does not mean what you think. Or maybe it is an error and should of been put in the one after it for tourist visas.

The info I posted came from the top of the page I posted a link to.

[Tanoshi]

51 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

That is only info telling people they don't have to apply for a visa. It does not mean what you think. Or maybe it is an error and should of been put in the one after it for tourist visas.

The info I posted came from the top of the page I posted a link to.

Confusing to also put it under the heading 'For Non Thai who own property in Thailand'.

[collingwood]

Thai Embassy Canberra has finally read the CCSA visa exempt, and now approve.

[johnbarley]

Once getting into Thailand on the 30 days (new 45 days) visa exemption, is it possible to extend the visa without leaving the country?

[Tanoshi]

51 minutes ago, johnbarley said:

Once getting into Thailand on the 30 days (new 45 days) visa exemption, is it possible to extend the visa without leaving the country?

You can extend your permission of stay from either a VE or TV entry (you can't extend a Visa) for 30 days as a Tourist, or, 60 days for visiting Thai wife/family.

 

 

[ubonjoe]

55 minutes ago, johnbarley said:

Once getting into Thailand on the 30 days (new 45 days) visa exemption, is it possible to extend the visa without leaving the country?

You can apply for a 30 day extension of stay at immigration. You will have a permit to stay not a visa.

You could also apply for a 90 day non immigrant visa entry and then a one year extension of stay at immigration if you can qualify for one.

[sometimewoodworker]

On 12/28/2020 at 11:57 PM, stiggy23 said:

Folks, I am planning to come to Thailand for 30 days from UK and when I checked the Thai visit site, it tells me I do not need visa as exempt for 30 days (tourism). 
But if I put any longer than 30 days, it states I need to apply for visa. I don't want to end up at the airport and being demanded a visa there forth. Wanted to confirm if that is the case and if anyone is planning to go to Thailand for 30 days. I understand I will be stuck in a hotel for 15 days ASQ.

 

Thank you

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So as it is probable that areas will be locked down soon and you are planning on coming from the U.K. which has a more infectious strain. Your plan is unwise unless you are able to get vaccinated, then it will be at least after vacation that it will be effective.

[jacko45k]

On 12/30/2020 at 9:13 AM, johnbarley said:

Once getting into Thailand on the 30 days (new 45 days) visa exemption, is it possible to extend the visa without leaving the country?

Yes, but you don't really extend a Visa (and this is a Visa Exempt actually), but the permission of stay. There is also the possibility to convert the Entry to that of a Non-Imm-O.