Can my airline stop me from boarding if I haven’t got a visa for Thailand?
Yes they can, but don’t let this panic you! There aren’t long lines of people being turned away from their flights to Bangkok. It isn’t common for airlines to prevent passengers from boarding, but they do have the authority to do so if the passenger doesn’t meet the Thai immigration requirements. The advice is straight-forward; [...]
Overstaying Your Thai Visa
The short answer is, don’t.
The long answer is, do not overstay your visa.
In the past, I have heard of many people who have overstayed their visa and simply paid a fine upon leaving the country. At the old airport there was even a room designated specifically for visitors who overstayed their visa. Without wishing to [...]
Other Types of Visa
Apart from the Tourist Visa (TR), there are other categories depending on the purpose of your visit to Thailand. Briefly, these types of visa are:
B - Business or paid employment
ED - Education or unpaid work
M - Media
O - Other
It is up to you as an individual to ensure you obtain the appropriate visa for your [...]
Multi-Entry Tourist Visa
If you intend to stay in Thailand as a tourist for longer than 60 days (or will be using Thailand as a base to visit other countries in the region) you may consider applying for a multi-entry Tourist Visa from the nearest Thai embassy/consulate in your home country. Depending on your request, this visa will [...]
Single-Entry Tourist Visa
If you are travelling to Thailand and you don’t meet all the conditions required for the visa exemption, you are best advised to contact the nearest Thai embassy/consulate in your home country and apply for a visa before you travel.
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Do I Need a Visa for Travel to Thailand?
Visa Exemptions:
If you meet all of the following criteria, then you do not need to apply in advance for a visa.
a) You are a passport holder from one of the 46 countries listed below.*
b) The purpose of your visit is strictly tourism.
c) You are in possession of a confirmed flight ticket (an e-ticket is acceptable) [...]
Visa Requirements Listed by Country (Links to Thai Embassies)
Click on the listings below to be taken to each individual country’s visa requirements for Thailand. There you will find rules and regulations pertaining to your country, cost of visas and (in some cases) downloadable visa application forms. Many of the countries listed also have Thai consulates in provincial cities who may also be able [...]