Do UK citizens need a visa for Thailand?


Do UK citizens need a visa for Thailand? British passport holders arriving by air or land can enter Thailand for 30 days without a visa (visa exemption). If you intend to stay longer (for work, study or other reasons) you need a visa before you travel.


What documents do I need to enter Thailand?

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. Thai immigration officials or airline staff may ask for your onward/return ticket.


Do I need 10000 Baht to enter Thailand?

2 On-arrival-visa tourists and holders of transit visa must be able to prove that they have adequate finances equivalent to at least 10,000 Baht per person (around 350 USD) or 20,000 Baht per family (around 700 USD).


Can I enter Thailand without a visa?

Visit the Royal Thai Embassy website for the most current visa information. 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 countries are visa free for UK citizens?

As of September 2023, UK citizens can travel visa free to 184 countries and territories:
  • Albania.
  • American Samoa **
  • Andorra.
  • Anguilla.
  • Antigua and Barbuda.
  • Argentina.
  • Armenia.
  • Aruba.


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 many times can I enter Thailand without a 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.


Can I get a 90 day tourist visa for Thailand?

Tourist Visas
The tourist visa must generally be used within 90 days from the date of issue and allows an initial stay of 60 days. After arrival in Thailand, a tourist visa may be extended at the discretion of an immigration officer once for an additional 30 days with the total period of stay no longer than 90 days.


Can you get a 60 day Thai visa on arrival?

If you arrive in Thailand through an international airport, you will be stamped with 60-day permission to stay for a normal Tourist Visa, or 90 days if arriving with the Special Tourist Visa. Don't have a valid date for the visa and the permit to stay.


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