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Is the Visa on Arrival (VOA) still 45 days, and when will it change back to 30 days?

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Jan 20, 2023
2 years ago
Kito ************
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Is the voa still 45 days?

When will it change back to 30 days?

Thanks, everyone for the response.

45 days til March 31. Until 2024 if proposal goes thru.

Thanks.
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The Visa on Arrival (VOA) for Thailand is currently set to be 30 days, with a proposed extension for visa exempt holders to remain at 45 days until the end of 2023. The situation is set for review after March 31, 2024, with discussions about potential changes still ongoing. Recent comments suggest that officials may extend the 45-day visa exemption, but as of now, it remains a proposal.
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Paul *****************
Until End 2023 Update comming soon
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Dieter ********
Take a look here:

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Robert ************
@Sheen ***********
 Nope. 😂
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Sheen ************
Anyone posting here actually know anything factual
2 years ago
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Andrew ***********
@Sheen ***********
 yes it's available till March 31 st lol
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Martyn ***********
WoW! So much Bad information given....

The 45 days as of now is available till the end of March. It is PROPOSED to extend it ot the end of the year.....
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John ******
@Martyn **********
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Tony *********
April fools
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John ********
April 1st
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William *********
it has been extended until december 31 2023
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William *********
we all get it wrong sometimes wanker
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Andrew ***********
@William ********
 did you just make that up lol
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William *********
@Andrew **********
 noooo
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Andrew ***********
@William ********
 so where is the official notice in the Royal Gazette?. I believe it's just a proposal at this stage.
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William *********
@Andrew **********
 We all know how the thai authorities operate. This is a yes for me and by the end of the moth it will happen. Its a no brainer.
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Andrew ***********
@William ********
 yes it probably will be extended as you say, but you say it's already approved by government and in the gazette and it's not. That is not the case so maybe stick to the facts as it not approved yet. Have a nice day
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Tony *********
@William ********
 source ??
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William *********
and government
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William *********
@Tony ********
 thai gazzette
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Martyn ***********
@Tony ********
 there isn't one... It was in the news 2 or 3 days ago that it is proposed to extend to the end of the year...
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Tony *********
@Martyn **********
 that's all I heard it's a proposal only at this stage
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Daniel ************
End of March VE ends with the 45 back to 30 if its not extended -
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Charles ********
VOA (visa on arrival) is currently 30 days, normally 15 days and is non covertable or extendable.

Visa exempt is current 45 days, normally 30 days.

Getting one of these is dependent on your passport.

Your profile says you are from loas. Loa passport holders are eligible for visa exempt at entry. As well under asean and special agreements.
2 years ago
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Kito ************
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@Charles *******
Thanks.

Sorry didn't state type of document.

Asking for a friend with US passport.
2 years ago
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Virgile ************
Voa is 30, i guess you are talking about visa exempt who is 45 until end 2023.
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Andrew ***********
@Virgile ***********
 no it's not.
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Andy *******
Yes. 2024.
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Todd *********
@Andy *********
 no. And no.
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Andy *******
@Todd ********
 he meant Visa Exempt and they are extending it for the rest of 2023.
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Todd *********
@Andy *********
 yes - for visa exempt that would be correct and it may be extended to 2024, but currently will end on March 31st.
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Giorgio *********
@Andy *********
 how do you know they will extend it ? It is not official yet.
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Andy *******
@Giorgio ********
 it's called confidence. I'm confident they will as I've heard it from multiple sources
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Andrew ***********
@Andy *********
 your talking about the Thai government, how can you be confident?, And say yes till 2024. You just making shit up lol.
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Andy *******
@Andrew **********
 we shall see, won't we
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Andrew ***********
@Andy *********
 we shall, good chance it will, but no one can say 100% lol and it's hasn't been approved as yet, is what I'm saying. We can only hope.
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Giorgio *********
@Andy *********
 yes. But it is just a proposal.
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Andy *******
@Giorgio ********
 They need the tourism
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Steve ********
@Andy *********
 It's the TAT who want it extended. Thai immigration want to put it back to 30 days. More people are staying a bit longer, but they're not extending. Bangkok is 25% down on tourism extensions. Immigration are losing too much money. Immigration don't give a stuff about Tourism
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Giorgio *********
@Andy *********
 yes I know but the thai government changes the rules every hour 😊
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