Passport Expire In < 6 Months. Need To Renew?!

[lemmel]

I will be in Bangkok for a one-week vacation on 3/22/08. I just realized that my US passport will expire on 9/9/08. I am concerned that I may be denied entry into Thailand since I do not have exactly six months validity. I have 5 months and a few weeks. Unfortunately, I may not have enough time to renew my passport as I am leaving the country next week. Help! Will this be an issue at immigration to enter Thailand?

[dr_Pat_Pong]

I will be in Bangkok for a one-week vacation on 3/22/08. I just realized that my US passport will expire on 9/9/08. I am concerned that I may be denied entry into Thailand since I do not have exactly six months validity. I have 5 months and a few weeks. Unfortunately, I may not have enough time to renew my passport as I am leaving the country next week. Help! Will this be an issue at immigration to enter Thailand?

You should be OK. Check with your airline.

[visarunner]

I will be in Bangkok for a one-week vacation on 3/22/08. I just realized that my US passport will expire on 9/9/08. I am concerned that I may be denied entry into Thailand since I do not have exactly six months validity. I have 5 months and a few weeks. Unfortunately, I may not have enough time to renew my passport as I am leaving the country next week. Help! Will this be an issue at immigration to enter Thailand?

It is no problem for the Thai Immigration as you will enter Thailand with a 30day visa exemption stamp.

Only in case you apply for a Tourist or Non Immigrant Visa it is required to have a 6 month validity of your Passport.