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Are there visa options for entering and exiting Thailand without getting stamped every time?

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May 27, 2024

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Frank-Steven ***********

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Curious: Is there any visa options where one would not get stamped in and out at every entry / exit? LTR? Elite?

Scenario: One works in Singapore, but flys to Thailand every  weekend or so. That would add up entry and exit stamps rather quickly, requiring a new passport inconviniently often. So: Any options on entering and leaving Thailand without stamps?

Thank you.

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The inquiry seeks alternatives for frequent travelers entering Thailand from Singapore without receiving entry and exit stamps each time. The discussion reveals that while automated exit lanes can help avoid exit stamps if eligible, entry into Thailand will still require stamping at passport control. Suggestions also highlight obtaining a larger passport with more pages for those frequently traveling to mitigate the need for a new passport due to accumulated stamps.

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Tony *************

The immigration officer wouldn't like it either

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Brandon ************

You can use the automated exit lanes if you are eligible and you will not receive an exit stamp.

For entry stamp, the only option is going through passport control and getting a stamp in your passport.

In America, when you apply for a passport, you can request a larger one with more pages for an additional fee.

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Just to clarify, there is no additional fee for the larger US passport book (and it is now issued automatically if you're applying overseas, but applicants in the US can get one by ticking the appropriate box on the form).

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I just got a new US passport. Takes about 2 weeks. The passport is 52 pages. I hadn't realized that was 'extra pages' it doesn't feel that way. It's pretty easy process. One oddity is that you have to use 3 websites

1) The actually application

2) Pay for the passport (some other US government website)

3) Pay for postage for the return of your passport. That site is in Thai. You can use google translate but I would recommend getting help from a Thai friend who "understands" the language.

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Brandon ************

@Jeffrey ********

Oh really? I didn't know that. I need a new passport soon because I only have 2 pages left, so I'll keep an eye out for that!

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Jeffrey *********

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"After December 31, 2015, the Department of State will no longer add extra visa pages to U.S. passports.

"U.S. citizens applying for passports outside of the United States will receive 52-page passport books. The 52-page passport book will cost the same as 28-page passport book would."

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Brandon ************

@Jeffrey ********

Wonder why I didn't choose that option when I got my passport in 2017.

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Jeffrey *********

@Brandon ***********

There's never been an extra fee for the bigger book, but automatically issuing it to Americans abroad is something they started at the beginning of 2016 when they stopped offering extra page inserts.

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Frank-Steven ***********

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@Brandon ***********

I see. Thank you, Brandon. That's what I thought. On a different subject: Not sure I would feel comfortable using the automated exit lanes quite yet. An entry stamp without a corresponging exit stamp screams like problems down the road.

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@Frank-Steven **********

no problem with the automated exit and no stamp. Your details and the exit will be recorded in the central computer. You won't have any issues coming back and enter again

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Frank-Steven ***********

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@Nongnuch *******

I would assume the coming back part they have figured out, yes. But (from past experiences) I would be worried about future encounters with more remote / rural immigration offices (for future extensions and such). I mean they don’t even get their processes and requirements straight and aligned across different offices.

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Brandon ************

@Frank-Steven **********

if you have the LTR (maybe elite, not sure?) you'll probably be using fast track anyways and that doesn't even have automatic lanes

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Frank-Steven ***********

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@Brandon ***********

Is that the same Fast Track lanes as when flying in business class? Never had to wait long there.

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Brandon ************

@Frank-Steven **********

Yes, the same fast track

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John ******

@Frank-Steven **********

yes ltr visa takes two full pages but entering and leaving stamps small. About five times entering leaving takes one page!

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Brandon ************

@Frank-Steven **********

you don't like being a test subject?? 😂

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Frank-Steven ***********

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@Brandon ***********

Not in immigration matters - if I can avoid it. 😅😇

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