leosmith Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 I'm a US citizen interested in entering Thailand in December of this year, holiday only. My plan was to get an extension after 45 days, but it seems some sites are saying the exemption is only 30 days now. True or false? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Skipalongcassidy Posted August 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 29, 2023 Entering Thailand for a USA citizen "visa exempt" as of "right now" it is set at 30 days... in December it may well be reset to 45 days but no one knows 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dan O Posted August 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 29, 2023 The 45 day for visa exempt entry was part of the covid reaction and ended quite some time ago. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 OP, if you enter Thailand visa exempt you will receive 30 day stamp. You can apply for an extension which is also 30days. 1900baht. How long do you wish to visit Thailand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lordblackader Posted August 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 29, 2023 The 45 days was a temporary measure to boost tourism. On the cards for the future, though, are 90 visa exempt entries - when is unknown but it's a policy proposal from the new PM. Could be early next year or it may never happen. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leosmith Posted August 29, 2023 Author Share Posted August 29, 2023 3 hours ago, Dan O said: The 45 day for visa exempt entry was part of the covid reaction and ended quite some time ago. I did it in February; didn't know that it was a temporary covid thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GypsyT Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 You have right attitude; less you know in Thailand and Asia happier you are ???? I wish I'd be same.... 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jaggg88 Posted August 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 29, 2023 2 hours ago, leosmith said: I did it in February; didn't know that it was a temporary covid thing. The temporary 45 day visa-exempt entry terminated on march 31st. TAT widely reported that it would be extended until the end of the year but the government over ruled them. Hopefully, there will be more sensible decisions from the new incumbent. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 arrive 30 days, extend 30 days 1900b boarder bounce, rinse and repeat twice only, a year (not sure if that is Jan-Dec or 12 months.). So 6months all up Other options are getting visas from neighboring countries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan O Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 6 hours ago, brianthainess said: arrive 30 days, extend 30 days 1900b boarder bounce, rinse and repeat twice only, a year (not sure if that is Jan-Dec or 12 months.). So 6months all up Other options are getting visas from neighboring countries. Or just get a Tourist visa that gives you 60 days and 1 extension of 30 days for 1900 baht. OP didn't indicating a long stay planned, just 45 days plus 30 day extension 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 6 hours ago, brianthainess said: (not sure if that is Jan-Dec or 12 months.). So 6months all up It is 2 visa exempt via land borders per calendar year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paris333 Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 Attention monthly visa in Thailand is 28 w.o.r.k.i.n.g days........ 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 5 minutes ago, Paris333 said: Attention monthly visa in Thailand is 28 w.o.r.k.i.n.g days........ A Visa Exempt Entry is 30 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Paris333 said: Attention monthly visa in Thailand is 28 w.o.r.k.i.n.g days........ "Monthly visa " is a term you invented. Folk entering via Visa Waiver from approx 64 countries is referred to as visa exempt entry and gives a 30 day permission of stay stamp. That can be extended by 30 days. 1900baht. "Working Days" is irrelevant. Edited August 29, 2023 by DrJack54 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritTim Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 9 hours ago, Paris333 said: Attention monthly visa in Thailand is 28 w.o.r.k.i.n.g days........ The 30-day permission to stay from a visa exempt entry or entry using a transit visa is 30 days, but includes both the first and last days (so only 29 nights). Whatever you mean by "working days" is incorrect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigt3116 Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 9 hours ago, DrJack54 said: Folk entering via Visa Waiver from approx 64 countries is referred to as visa exempt entry and gives a 30 day permission of stay stamp. Actually they are different beasts, visa waiver means there is a bilateral agreement, whereas visa exempt has no such agreement Also visa waiver is either 14, 30 or 90 days depending on nationality 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 12 hours ago, DrJack54 said: It is 2 visa exempt via land borders per calendar year. Is that not what I wrote? 19 hours ago, brianthainess said: rinse and repeat twice only, a year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 38 minutes ago, brianthainess said: Is that not what I wrote? You stated the following..... "(not sure if that is Jan-Dec or 12 months.)" It is two visa exempt entries via land per Calendar year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigt3116 Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 12 minutes ago, DrJack54 said: It is two visa exempt entries via land per Calendar year. and or sea 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritTim Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 11 hours ago, bigt3116 said: Actually they are different beasts, visa waiver means there is a bilateral agreement, whereas visa exempt has no such agreement Also visa waiver is either 14, 30 or 90 days depending on nationality The terms "visa waiver" and "visa exempt" are synonyms. Also, sometimes used, is "visa free". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigt3116 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 12 hours ago, BritTim said: The terms "visa waiver" and "visa exempt" are synonyms. Also, sometimes used, is "visa free". Sorry but they are not synonymous, as explained in my post, with the reasons why. That is also why a person's nationality is important when giving advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackshadow Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 YES 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritTim Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 5 hours ago, bigt3116 said: Sorry but they are not synonymous, as explained in my post, with the reasons why. That is also why a person's nationality is important when giving advice. I agree that it is important to understand whether the visa exemption (aka visa waiver or visa-free entry) is under the tourist visa exemption scheme or bilateral agreement. In the latter case, the specifics of the treaty determine such things as how many days you receive on entry. They all come under the same umbrella term of "visa exemption". For instance, here is the announcement of the visa exemption treaty between Thailand and Russia: https://moscow.thaiembassy.org/en/content/101305-announcement-no-1-2562-visa-exemption-for-holders-of-russian-passports?cate=5d843b6a15e39c1abc00517b. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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