Thailand Visa Exemption (60 days) and Visa On Arrival (VOA) (15 days)

[daeumtnaot]

On 12/2/2024 at 6:47 PM, VBF said:

Bear in mind that one can no longer apply in person  at all

Look at the link I posted - the e-Visa is the only way to apply now (at least in UK)

OK, thanks that's interesting.  I'm not sure if Bangladesh will move entirely to e-visa but that's worth looking out for.

[Caldera]

3 hours ago, daeumtnaot said:

OK, thanks that's interesting.  I'm not sure if Bangladesh will move entirely to e-visa but that's worth looking out for.

 

If or when they move to eVisa, they will definitely move "entirely", there hasn't been any case where you had the choice once eVisa was rolled out.

[daeumtnaot]

20 hours ago, Caldera said:

 

If or when they move to eVisa, they will definitely move "entirely", there hasn't been any case where you had the choice once eVisa was rolled out.

OK, so referring back to what my friend was saying originally, it probably won't make any difference.  Seemingly the requirements for tourist visa would be the same whether online or in person.

[Rob Browder]

On 12/4/2024 at 9:16 AM, rrroberts said:

I will probably not stay more than 60 days in Thailand total.

If you stay a shorter period on your first VE-entry, your 2nd entry is less-likely to trigger an interrogation or denied-entry.

[VBF]

On 12/5/2024 at 7:13 AM, daeumtnaot said:

OK, so referring back to what my friend was saying originally, it probably won't make any difference.  Seemingly the requirements for tourist visa would be the same whether online or in person.

Probably!  The reason I say that is because, from what I've read on AN, different country's embassies set their own requirements.

EG, I've only ever applied from UK which has the London embassy and no Consulates (any more) and I can tell you immediately what the London embassy requires, but I've read here that (for example) Germany might differ from UK as might Sweden etc.

 

In fact I seem to recall posts saying that in the US, if you apply in person, whether to the embassy or one of the Consulates, it depends from which state one is applying. Seems strange to me but "it is what it is" 

 

My suggestion is to look at the first page of the site I posted earlier https://www.thaievisa.go.th/ This leads you to answer questions about your "Country or territory of passport/travel document" and your "Current location". I therefore assume that the content of the following pages will depend on those answers.

[daeumtnaot]

2 minutes ago, VBF said:

Probably!  The reason I say that is because, from what I've read on AN, different country's embassies set their own requirements.

EG, I've only ever applied from UK and I can tell you immediately what the London embassy requires, but I've read here that (for example) Germany might differ from UK as might Sweden etc.

 

In fact I seem to recall posts saying that in the US, if you apply in person, it depends from which state one is applying. Seems strange to me but "it is what it is" 

 

My suggestion is to look at the first page of the site I posted earlier https://www.thaievisa.go.th/ This leads you to answer questions about your "Country or territory of passport/travel document" and your "Current location". I therefore assume that the content of the following pages will depend on those answers.

Hmmm, that's interesting, I agree that I've heard that different embassies have different requirements.  Which makes you wonder if shifting to an e-visa would lead to a change in the requirements.

 

I just checked and it appears that in the region, Cambodia and Malaysia are countries that allow you to apply for e-visa.  I'd have to sign up for a profile in order to start to check the requirements.

[chubby]

is the 60d exemption opened ended, or is there some anticipated end date?

 

might it still make any sense to obtain at TR60 +30d extension for a visit in mid 2025 ?

[Caldera]

39 minutes ago, chubby said:

is the 60d exemption opened ended, or is there some anticipated end date?

 

might it still make any sense to obtain at TR60 +30d extension for a visit in mid 2025 ?

 

No end date has been announced. Check again a bit closer to your trip, chances are the 60-day visa exempt entries will still be in place but who knows!

[Maestro]

3 hours ago, chubby said:

...might it still make any sense to obtain at TR60 +30d extension for a visit in mid 2025 ?

 

Yes, you might.

[Maestro]

3 hours ago, chubby said:

is the 60d exemption opened ended, or is there some anticipated end date?...

 

There is no anticipated end date for the visa-exempt entry for 60 days.

[chubby]

14 hours ago, Maestro said:

 

Yes, you might.

could you please elaborate the reasons?  I've had many TR60s in the past, with the 30d extensions; perhaps the 30d extension is an easier process on a TR60 or ?   maybe its takes out any uncertainty if the Exemption of 60days is reversed close to a departure date?