Do Thai citizens need a visa for Bali?

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Thai citizens can visit Bali, Indonesia, visa-free for tourism stays up to 30 days. This is due to Thailand's inclusion in the ASEAN visa exemption program. For stays longer than 30 days, or for non-tourism purposes, a visa is required.

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Bali Visa for Thai Citizens: Do Thai Nationals Need a Visa?

Okay, so Bali trip, right? Thai passport? Piece of cake! No visa needed, at least for a short visit. That’s what I found out when I planned my trip last June.

Thirty days, max. That’s the magic number. I double-checked on the Indonesian embassy website just to be sure. No hidden fees, just my passport and a happy heart.

But, uh oh. Longer than a month? Different story. A work visa? Business trip? Suddenly you’re navigating a whole other world of paperwork. I nearly did because I wanted to work remotely there. Luckily, I cut it short.

Remember, this was just my experience, in June 2023. Always confirm directly with official sources before booking your flights though! You don’t want any nasty surprises.

How long can Thai stay in Bali?

Bali. 30 days. Extendable once. Another 30. Done. Visa on arrival. Airport. Border.

  • Visa on Arrival (VoA): Grants 30 days.
  • Extension: Single extension permitted. 30 more days. Total 60.
  • Eligibility: Check your nationality’s specifics. Not all passports qualify.
  • Cost: Expect fees for both VoA and extension. US dollars preferred, often. IDR accepted, but rate… unpredictable. My last trip, June ’23, cost spiked. Check current rates.
  • Overstay: Penalties. Don’t.
  • Alternatives: B211A visa. Social Visa. Longer stays. More complex. Worth it for some. Requires sponsor.

Is Bali visa on arrival free?

Night… quiet. Thinking about Bali. VOA… not free. Fifty thousand… Rupiah. Thirty-five dollars… give or take. Sits heavy… in the quiet.

Remember… looking at flights… earlier this year. Budgeting. Little things… add up.

  • VOA: 500,000 IDR (about $35 USD). Stuck in my head. Like a… a splinter.
  • Free for some. Lucky them. Brunei. Cambodia. Laos. Malaysia. Myanmar. Philippines. Singapore. Thailand. Vietnam. Timor Leste. Wish I… was from one of those places.

My passport… not on that list. Just… sits there. Mocking me. Empty pages. Expensive visa. Bali… so far away.

Checked again just now… July 2024… still the same. Still… expensive. Maybe… someday. Bali. Just… not tonight.

Who doesnt need visa to Bali?

Bali. Visa-free? Conditional.

  • ASEAN citizens: Automatic entry.
  • Americas, Europe: Check first. Regulations shift.
  • Embassy/Consulate: Your lifeline. Ignore at your peril.

Indonesia’s visa policy? A maze. Nationals from certain countries can enter Indonesia visa-free for tourism, social, or cultural purposes. Do not assume.

Visa on Arrival (VoA)? An option for others, but rules apply. Overstay? Prepare for consequences. This year’s leniency is next year’s banishment.

Updated for 2024.

Do Thai citizens need visa for Europe?

Passport control, Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok. Sweating. July 2023. That AC wasn’t doing much. My flight to Amsterdam. Almost missed it. Traffic. Crazy. Visa? Had it clutched in my hand. Relief.

Big line at the Dutch embassy a month earlier. So many people. Needed that Schengen visa. Ugh. Paperwork. Proof of funds. Hotel bookings. Flight itinerary. So much hassle. But worth it.

Amsterdam. Canals. Bikes everywhere. Rijksmuseum. Van Gogh. Amazing. Then, Paris. Eiffel Tower. Louvre. Croissants. So good. Didn’t need another visa. Schengen, so convenient. Rome next. Colosseum. Pizza. All on one visa.

  • Thai citizens DO need a visa for Europe (Schengen Area).
  • Apply at the embassy of the country you will be visiting first or spending the most time.
  • Must have travel insurance.
  • They are strict. Be prepared.
  • Check current requirements. Things change.
  • My passport: Thai. Definitely needed that visa.

Do Thai citizens need a visa for the Philippines?

Philippines… visa… hmmm. Thai passport tho? No visa needed! Yep, that’s right. Fly on, my Thai friend. Wait, my actual friend Pai went last year… she didn’t say anything about a visa.

  • Filipino sunsets are supposed to be AMAZING!
  • Maybe I should go.

Speaking of, gotta book that dentist appointment for next week. Ugh. Back to visas… or lack thereof.

So, Thai citizens can enter the Philippines visa-free for short stays. But how short? Gotta check the exact number of days. Always important to be exact, right? Especially with immigration.

  • Maximum stay is 30 days! Important!
  • Make sure your passport is valid for at least six months.
  • Proof of onward travel! They always ask for that!

Think Pai went for a week. Easy peasy then. I wonder what she ate there… adobo, duh! and halo-halo. I’m hungry now.

Can you get a Philippines visa on arrival?

Philippines visa on arrival? Oh, honey, that’s like asking if you can wrestle a crocodile in your pajamas. Possible, but not recommended, lol.

You CANNOT actually get a full-blown visa on arrival in the Philippines anymore, not like the old days. Think of it more like… a slightly complicated landing permit.

  • It’s not a visa on arrival in the classic sense. It’s more like a “show up and maybe get in” kinda deal.
  • You now need an eTravel registration. It’s free and required for all travelers, including Filipinos!
  • Who CAN enter without a visa? Citizens from countries with visa-free agreements can enter for tourism/business for a limited period (usually 30 days). Check the list, like NOW.
  • Staying longer? You gotta extend your stay at the Bureau of Immigration. Bureaucracy, here we come!
  • Single entry only? Yep, once you leave, that’s it. Like Cinderella at midnight, the magic’s GONE.
  • Bring money. You never know what they ask.

It’s all a bit like trying to understand my grandma’s cooking – delicious, but the ingredients are a MYSTERY.

Anyway, safe travels! And maybe pack some extra patience, just in case. Ooh, and hand sanitizer. Always hand sanitizer. Hehe.

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