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Is it true that arriving in Thailand overland only grants a 30-day visa exemption?

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Feb 1, 2025
21 days ago
Kevin ********
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I have heard if you arrive in Thailand overland you only get a visa exemption for 30 days.

Can anyone please confirm this please ?

Many thanks
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Contrary to the initial belief, travelers from the UK and other eligible countries entering Thailand overland can receive a 60-day visa exemption upon arrival, not just 30 days. This rule applies whether entering by land, sea, or air, as long as the traveler meets the necessary criteria.
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Kevin ********
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This came up in conversation last night and turns out the chap I was talking to was wrong

Many thanks the clarification everyone
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Phil ******
@Kevin *******
 glad you didn't listen to him
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Tod *********
You heard wrong, 🙁

Since July 15th these 90+ countries get in free for 60 days on the visa exempt entry program whether entering by air or land
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Nigel **************
If you have a UK passport u get 60 days if the IO is happy with your travel history.
21 days ago
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Stephen *********
You need to give more information about your passport for an informed answer
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Lloyd ********
@Stephen ********
 He worked for British rail, safe to assume he has a British passport.
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Andrew *********
Depends on what passport you have. Most are 60 days atm.
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James ********
NOPE...if you are eligible for Visa Exempt Entry, as you appear to be from the UK, you will be stamped in for 60 days on arrival into Thailand by land, sea or air.
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