Passport Expires In 5 Months - Problem?

[Crimson Tider]

Hi,

I will be going to BKK again next week and a friend told me that if my passport isn't valid for 6 months they might not let me into the country. Being American, I do not need a visa - which would, of course, require a passport that is good for at least six months.

Do I have a problem?

Thanks!

[lopburi3]

If you are using a US passport you should be ok if you have onward transportation within 30 days. The six month rule is not strictly enforced for US passports.

[Axel]

It is recommended that your p/port is valid for 6 months after

period of stay. However, Thai immigration will accept passports

which are only valid for period of intended stay.

So, I see no problems but would recommend to get a new one asap.

[heartbroken]

It is recommended that your p/port is valid for 6 months after period of stay. However, Thai immigration will accept passports which are only valid for period of intended stay.

That's reassuring to know - I actually just registered here to ask the exact same question. My wife's passport (UAE - which is on the visa-on-arrival list) is also valid for five months, but we are staying for only two weeks and have confirmed return tickets. Do you think this will be alright?

-- (hopefully not) Heartbroken

[lopburi3]

It is recommended that your p/port is valid for 6 months after period of stay. However, Thai immigration will accept passports which are only valid for period of intended stay.

That's reassuring to know - I actually just registered here to ask the exact same question. My wife's passport (UAE - which is on the visa-on-arrival list) is also valid for five months, but we are staying for only two weeks and have confirmed return tickets. Do you think this will be alright?

-- (hopefully not) Heartbroken

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UAE is on the no visa required list for a 30 day stay and she should not have any trouble as she has the required onward tickets.

[Crimson Tider]

It is recommended that your p/port is valid for 6 months after

period of stay. However, Thai immigration will accept passports

which are only valid for period of intended stay.

So, I see no problems but would recommend to get a new one asap.

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Thanks, everybody, for your input.