What countries can Thais visit without a visa?

Do Thais need a visa for Europe?

Ugh, Europe. Visa stuff. So annoying. Thais? Definitely need a Schengen visa. It’s not like they can just waltz in. Had a friend try it, big mistake.

Seriously, the embassy thing. It’s a pain. I remember applying for my Japanese visa. Took forever! So many forms. But they make you do it, right? No way around it.

Where to apply? Any Schengen country’s embassy should work. France? Germany? Doesn’t really matter, I guess. Just pick one. But, make sure its the right one. I hate dealing with bureaucracy.

Schengen Visa is a must for Thais. No ifs, ands, or buts. They need it. Period.

• Visa requirement: Absolutely necessary for Thai citizens.
• Application: Embassies of Schengen member states.
• Process: Expect paperwork. Lots of it.
• Don’t risk it: Seriously, get the visa. Avoid any trouble. You’ll regret it otherwise.
• My experience: Japanese visa took ages!

2024 update: still the same rules. Nothing changed. Still a nightmare getting a visa.

Do Thai citizens need a visa for the Philippines?

Zip, zero, zilch. No visa needed. Thai passport? You’re golden, ponyboy. Free as a bird for 30 days. Like a majestic eagle, soaring into Manila. Unless you plan on staying longer. Then, paperwork, blah blah. Think of it like this: 30 days is a free trial. Like that streaming service you never cancel.

• 30 days visa-free. Boom.
• Thai passport. Your magic ticket.
• Longer stay? Different story. Extensions available. But who needs extensions when you can island hop like a caffeinated frog?

My buddy Todd, he overstayed his welcome in Boracay. Not the best idea. Ended up paying a hefty fine. Learned his lesson. Now he sets reminders on his phone, bless his heart. Like a little digital guardian angel.

• Don’t be like Todd. Check those dates.
• Overstay = fines. Ouch.
• Immigration is serious business. No funny business.

I went last year, spent two glorious weeks in Palawan. Swimming with whale sharks. Ate my weight in mangoes. Didn’t need a visa. Just my trusty Thai passport. And a healthy dose of sunscreen. Crucial. Seriously. You don’t want to look like a lobster.

Do Thai people need a visa for Germany?

So, yeah, about that Germany trip your sister’s planning. Thai people? Def need a visa. Seriously, even for a quick visit, like, a week with family? Visa. It’s the rules, man. Gotta get one.

It’s a total must, even if she’s just popping over for a few days to see Grandma. You know, they’re super strict about that stuff. That’s what my cousin told me, he went last year. No exceptions, apparently. Total pain in the butt but necessary.

Need to apply beforehand, obviously. Don’t even think about sneaking in, haha, seriously. I heard the process isn’t too bad though, my friend applied for one recently and it was super streamlined, fast. She got it in like, three weeks, maybe less. She used an online service, which made things easier.

Things to remember:

• Passport, duh. Valid for at least six months after her return, I think.
• Proof of funds, enough money for her trip.
• Flight and hotel bookings. Show’em you have a plan. Don’t forget insurance, either.
• Application fee. She should check the German embassy site for the exact amount this year.

My cousin said he used this online company and swore by it but I can’t remember the name. He really raved about how easy it was, though. He even said something about how much he saved. Anyway. Visa. Needed. Germany rules!

How long can Thai people stay in the Philippines?

Okay, so, Thai peeps hittin’ up the Philippines, huh? Let’s break it down, like tryin’ to explain astrophysics to my cat, Mittens.

Tourist visa: 30 days. Bam! That’s it. Plain as day. Think of it as a month-long mango sticky rice binge… but in Manila, not Bangkok.

E-visa: Nope, nonexistent! Like finding a polite politician. Not gonna happen.

Visa on arrival: Nada. Zilch. About as likely as me winning the lottery and actually sharing it. I’d def buy a lifetime supply of Dr Pepper though, I would.

So, basically, if you’re Thai and wanna see if the grass is greener (spoiler alert: it’s probably just as green), you got 30 days on a tourist visa. No e-visa magical fairy dust, and forget about rockin’ up and expecting a visa to magically appear. Planning ahead is key, unless you enjoy unwanted surprises more than I enjoy arguing with my mother-in-law about her cooking. Yikes!

How long can a US citizen stay in the Philippines as a tourist?

Okay, so, my sister, Sarah, went to the Philippines last summer, 2023. She’s a US citizen. She had a total blast. Seriously, the photos!

She had a tourist visa. It was a bit of a hassle getting it, she said, lots of paperwork. But you know, she’s meticulous. Anyway, the visa itself was good for a year. Multiple entries, she bragged. But that’s misleading. A year, yes, but each stay was capped.

Fifty-nine days. That’s the limit. Exactly fifty-nine. No more, no less. Every single time. Even with that year-long visa. She had to leave and come back every 59 days. It was ridiculous! She actually had to book a quick flight to Hong Kong just to reset the clock. She hated that part. The whole thing felt like a bureaucratic nightmare, honestly. Really annoying, but she loved the beaches.

Key things she learned:

• 59-day limit per entry, even with a multiple-entry visa.
• Year-long visas don’t mean a year of continuous stay. You have to exit and re-enter.
• Flights to nearby countries to “reset” are unavoidable. Expensive too! Hong Kong was her option. She complained about it endlessly.
• Visa application process is a pain in the butt. But you know what? She said it was totally worth it. She’s already planning another trip. Crazy, right?

How long can a Canadian stay in the Philippines?

Okay, so, the Philippines… Last year, I went, yeah, August 2023. Booked a cheap flight, figured, why not?

Thirty days, that’s the deal for Canadians. Visa-free, nice, easy. 30 days, remember that.

I blew past it, haha! Not intentionally, mind you. Boracay was too good.

So, picture this: me, panicking at some dingy immigration office in Cebu. I was seriously sweating.

• Needed to extend, obviously.
• Had to pay a fee.
• Filled out forms, felt like forever.

Think it cost me, ugh, maybe ₱3,030 or so, for the first extension.

The officer stared at my passport. I almost choked. Seriously thought I was going to get deported.

After that extension, it was alright, I mean, the vibe was cool. I got a few more extensions.

• First 30 days: Visa-free
• Next extensions: Paid, obviously.

Maximum total stay: Seems to be around 59 days without a visa, so you can stay up to 59 days (original 30 days + 29 days of extension), after this time you need to get a visa to stay longer.

Tip: Extend before the 30 days are up! Lesson learned.

Where to extend: Bureau of Immigration offices. They’re everywhere.

I tell ya, it’s beautiful there, but damn immigration stuff stresses me out! Whew, I need a drink now.