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Can a Thai national resolve their entry status in Thailand if they enter with a US passport instead of their Thai passport?

Thai Nationality Thai Passport Visa Exemption Immigration Rules Extension of Stay Visa Regulations

Nov 18, 2021

4 years ago

Steve **********

ORIGINAL POSTER

If a Thai national (with valid Thai passport) were to enter Thailand visa exempt with a US passport would they have to leave and re-enter with their Thai passport within 30 days or can this situation be straightened out within Thailand?

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A Thai national entering Thailand on a US passport can address their visa status without leaving the country. They are eligible for a one-year extension of stay as a Thai citizen at the local immigration office, which costs 1,900 THB, provided they can prove their Thai nationality.

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James ********

Why enter on US if Thai?

4 years ago

Steve **********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@James *******

Her passport is in the renewal process and we have to book a flight before she receives the new one

4 years ago

Peter *******

@Steve *********

book the flight using foreign passport then use Thai passport to enter Thailand. Have copy of Marriage Certificate for airline check-in if passports not in same name.

4 years ago

Peter *******

@Ellie ******

she will be leaving with Forgeign Passport. Airline will require a Thai Visa(if staying longer than 30 days) in Passport to travel. Passports need to be linked to avoid need for Visa. My wife entered this way for many years.

4 years ago

Ellie *******

@Peter ******

ah, maybe we are both wrong. Currently, under the Thaipass program, it might not work as it used to be (or could be).

She needs booked flight AND Thaipass approval.

So I deleted my previous comment. sorry.

4 years ago

Peter *******

@Ellie ******

maybe, last time wife travelled was 2018.

4 years ago

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Peter *******

Benjamin ******

If a Thai national enters on a foreign passport, they can get a one year extension of stay based on being a Thai national. The cost is 1,900 THB at the local immigration office, and they have to prove they are or were a Thai citizen.

4 years ago

Steve **********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Benjamin *****

excellent, thanks

4 years ago

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Steve **********

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