Thailand Visa Guide
The entry point for most of the Europeans and Westerners to the paradise of Asia. Tonnes of direct and affordable flights to Southeast Asia are heading to Thailand. I'm one of the travellers who couldn't resist the beauty of Thailand, being a Philippines' passport holder, my entry to Thailand was easy and smooth, although it wasn't as easy when I had to fly out.
Most Europeans and the west part of the world should not have a hard time obtaining a visa to Thailand. In this Thailand visa guide article, you will find out if you are free of visa to enter the country, how long you are allowed to stay for, where you can apply for one (if you need a visa), how much should it cost you, and how to extend your Thai visa.
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VISA-FREE ENTRY TO THAILAND
Here is the list of nationalities who don't need a visa to enter Thailand and allowed to stay for a certain period of time. Thailand has become strict the past three years and now requiring to see return flight, confirmation for accommodation, bank statement, and even cash.
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90 days
30 days
These nationalities may stay in Thailand for up to 30 days, they can also extend their visa for another 30 days for a fee.
A-H
I-P
Q-Z
14 days
COUNTRIES can obtain VISA ON ARRIVAL (VOA)
These nationals will be allowed to stay in Thailand for 15 days (major entry points - land or air). Holders of visa on arrivals cannot be extended. Visa on arrival fee is $29 USD. You can get your VOA here.
- Andorra
- Bhutan
- Bulgaria
- China
- Cyprus
- Ethiopia
- Fiji
- India
- Kazakhstan
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Maldives
- Malta
- Mauritius
- Papua New Guinea
- Romania
- San Marino
- Saudi Arabia
- Taiwan
- Ukraine
- Uzbekistan
TRANSIT VISA IN THAILAND
If you have a connection in Thailand, find out below if you need a transit visa:
Passengers transiting through Suvarnabhumi Airport for less than 12 hours do not require a visa, unless they are travelling on Angkor Air, Cebu Pacific, Easter Jet, Golden Myanmar Airlines, Indigo, Jeju Air, Jet Asia Airways, Jetstar Asia Airways, Jetstar Pacific, Jin Air, Juneyao Airlines, Lao Central Airlines, Tigerair Mandala, Norwegian Air, Orient Thai Airlines, Regent Airways, Shandong Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, South East Asian Airlines, SpiceJet, Spring Airlines, T'way Airlines, Thai Smile, Tigerair or VietJet Air.
See? It's given that Thailand is a great destination PLUS visa here is easy to get! I hope this article of Thailand visa guide has been useful for you. Feel free to drop a line if you have any questions.
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Hi Mary,
I am planning to go to Bangkok, Thailand coming from UAE on June 23, 2017 and fly back from BKK to UAE on June 26, 2017. I have Filipino passport and UAE visa but my passport will expire on November 2017. Will there be any issue about my passport? what are the requirments? Thank you
Hello CheChe,
Thanks for reading! I do believe that your passport should be valid for the next 6 months when you enter Thailand. I personally have never experienced this, therefore, I suggest you go get in touch with Thailand immigration department or even with your airline.
Hope this helps!
Hi! I will be a first time traveler in Bangkok maybe this December. Can I go their without a visa? I only have a Ph passport and I will be staying there for a week only. Thanks and God bless!
Hello Richmond,
Thanks for dropping by! As stated in this article, yes, you can visit Thailand without a visa.
Safe travels!
Hi Mary, I’m a Philippines passport holder. I’m on vacation here in Thailand for more than a month now and just had an extension for another 30days. My question is: Where is the best place to exit just for one day only to get additional extension? Thank you in advance!
Hi Rne!
Thanks for dropping by! I think either Laos or Cambodia is a good place to do a visa run. Myanmar is also an option 🙂