Blueboy88 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Does anyone have experience of unaccompanied kids entering Thailand? My 15 year old daughter is coming to visit me. She has travelled a lot and sometimes on her own. Am just trying to understand what she may face at immigration. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueboy88 Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 She has a UK passport and we may get her a tourist visa rather than a visa on arrival Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 She should not have a problem with immigration with either a visa exempt entry (not a VOA) or a tourist visa. If she will be staying longer than 30 days getting a tourist visa would be the best option. It might be wise to have a letter from you giving her permission to travel to here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 For children traveling between the age of 5 to 17 years old one must contact their local THAI office to make reservations and request a special assistance & handling form for unaccompanied minors. Upon arrival at the destination, THAI’s ground staff will accompany the child from the aircraft through all the arrival procedures until they meet the appointed guardian, who must identify themselves in order to pick up the child. http://www.thaiairways.com/en_TH/plan_my_trip/travel_information/Unaccompanied_Minors.page 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soutpeel Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 it should be noted that some airlines will not accept unaccompanied minors anymore, as noted by Poorsucker, Thai still does Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 it should be noted that some airlines will not accept unaccompanied minors anymore, as noted by Poorsucker, Thai still does Add British Airways http://www.britishairways.com/en-sg/information/special-assistance/children-travelling-alone And Emirates http://www.emirates.com/english/plan_book/essential_information/unaccompanied_minors.aspx Both of them allow kids 12 and over to travel without assistance from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario2008 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 She should have written permission allowing her to travel and have details and contact address for both you and the mother to make things easier, all just in case she is questioned. And be sure she is brought and picked up at the airport. Other than that they might want to make sure she has permission to travel and is not in any danger all should be a breeze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndudorn Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 it should be noted that some airlines will not accept unaccompanied minors anymore, as noted by Poorsucker, Thai still does Korea Air as well. For those who can use them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malt25 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Good info & advice already given. My 15yo step daughter travelled Australia - Thailand alone & was very happy with her treatment. Have a look at http://www.thaiairways.com/en/plan_my_trip/travel_information/Unaccompanied_Minors. For all the details. Cheers..... Mal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strangebrew Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Might need certified letter from parents for medical issues any good to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strangebrew Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 (edited) I did with grandkids But because of red tape I flew out picked them up and flew here with them because mainly of the change of flight in Taipei also daughter have certified letter stating that if needs happens I can make choice's needed. Also flew back with them but hey was worth it they had a blast flying in business class with Grandpa. Also got a lot of attention for me from the ladies he he he. Especially on return flight back alone. Edited March 11, 2015 by Strangebrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gioiello Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Hello! Anybody knows for sure if a 17 years old boy from European Union can enter Thailand without parents, without having problems at immigration? Thank you in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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