Do I need a visa for a holiday in Thailand?


Do I need a visa for a holiday in Thailand?

Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements
U.S. citizen tourists entering Thailand for fewer than 30 days do not require a visa. We strongly recommend that your passport be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your arrival in Thailand to avoid possible denied entry.


What are you not allowed to bring into Thailand?

Narcotics. Pornographic materials. Counterfeit trademark items and IPR infringing items. Fake notes or coins.


How long can an American stay in Thailand as a tourist?

Upon entry, Thai immigration officials will place an immigration stamp in the passport permitting a 30-day stay in Thailand if arriving by air or land. This time limit may subsequently be extended for an additional 30 days by paying a 1,900 baht fee to the Thai Immigration Bureau office.


How much is the visa on arrival in Thailand?

Just when you arrive in the country, is when you really need to pay for the visa on arrival. That implies another cost. The price of the visa is 2000 THB (about $65,) and you need to pay it at the service counter at the immigration checkpoint. Even so, you just pay and receive the stamp.


Can I get a Thai visa at the airport?

You have to approach the “Visa On Arrival” area at the airport or another border crossing and wait in line to submit your application to one of the Immigration Officers. However, before you travel, you have to complete the Visa On Arrival online application form, print it, and bring it with you.


How often can I enter Thailand without visa?

If entering Thailand by land or sea, eligible travelers holding normal passports will be granted visa-free travel to Thailand twice per calendar year. There is no limitation when entering by air.


What is the difference between eVisa and visa on arrival in Thailand?

The Thailand e-Visa is obtained online before the trip and offers a maximum stay of 30 days, while the Visa on Arrival is applied for upon landing in Thailand and allows a 15 to 30-day stay. Notes if you decide to get the VOA instead of the EVOA: There is a strict eligibility criteria.


How long does it take to get a tourist visa for Thailand?

Generally, for most applications, it is expected to take 5 - 10 working days after a complete application is received which means all required documents must be submitted correctly.


How long can a US citizen stay in Thailand without a visa?

Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements
U.S. citizen tourists entering Thailand for fewer than 30 days do not require a visa. We strongly recommend that your passport be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your arrival in Thailand to avoid possible denied entry.


Is Thailand visa on arrival for US citizens?

US citizens and holders of a US passport don't have to apply for visa to enter Thailand. All you need to enter Thailand is your passport (that is valid for at least 6 more months) and a return flight ticket (this proves that you'll leave the country once your trip is finished). This is known as the visa-free regime.


Is visa on arrival free in Thailand?

How Much Is the Thailand Visa on Arrival Fee? Normally, the fee for a Thai Visa On Arrival is 2,000 Thai Baht (about USD 60), to be paid in cash in the Baht currency.