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Are land border runs for visa renewal currently permitted for STV holders in Thailand?

Visa Renewal STV (Smart Tourism Visa)Thailand Immigration Visa on Arrival Border Runs Non-Immigrant B Visa Entry Requirements

May 2, 2022

4 years ago

Matt *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

Are land border runs for visa renewal now doable? I’m on an STV and to be able to work I need to come back in on a 30 day visa on arrival for the non-immigrant b. 

Any advice welcome

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Land border runs for visa renewal are possible, as borders with Malaysia and Cambodia are open for entry and exit. However, STV holders may face scrutiny given that an STV allows up to 9 months in Thailand, which can lead authorities to question the traveler's status. An approved Thai Pass and compliance with entry requirements are necessary for those planning to enter Thailand again.

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4 years ago

Stan **********

@Tod ********

, I read yesterday that Non Khai and Mukdahan boarders are open as of May 1st .

4 years ago

Tod *********

@George *********

Lao didn't open up, the borders to get IN to thailand are open but I can't find that people can get IN to Lao by land from thailand.

4 years ago

Stan **********

@Tod ********

that would make sense , thanks for the clarification .

4 years ago

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Stan **********

Gerald ********

if you have been on a stv they may question you as the stv gives you up to 9 months if you do a border run then you are clearly showing that you are not a "tourist".

4 years ago

Tod *********

The borders with Malaysia and Cambodia are open for exiting and entering thailand. You need an approved thai pass and meet the other entry requirements to get in though just like if you were flying in.

4 years ago

Matt *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

Olden!!!

4 years ago

Matt *******

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@Tod ********

thx. Do you get the usual 30 days exemption visa on return? Also, do you need to stay overnight or just turn around like “in the Olsen days”?

4 years ago

Tod *********

@Matt ******

if you're from one of the 51 countries that can get a 30 day visa exempt on entry then yes you get a 30 day visa exempt entry stamp.

Whether you stay over night or can come straight back is totally up to the border you're crossing at Cambodia, the RULE is clearly written when you buy a visa on arrival to Cambodia that it says you must stay 24 hours in the country. BUT some borders don't care and others want you to "dontate" to get out earlier.

There just are enough people who have done it yet to have any history, so you're in uncharted territory with most of the advice you're going to be given from before this covid shit show closed the borders 😮

4 years ago

Rob **********

@Tod ********

hey Tod, I thought land crossings were only 15 days not 30 days like when you fly in. I remember I got caught out by this around 2007 or so, but they might have changed it back again, just thinking out loud🤔

4 years ago

Robert *******

@Rob *********

rules changed in 2016, no more 15 days

4 years ago

Rob **********

@Robert ******

thank you Robert👍

4 years ago

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Rob **********

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