Answered6 days ago
Can foreigners married to Thai citizens go through customs immigration together at Bangkok airport?
Probably not the right question for this page, but just wondering for those married to a Thai woman do you, can you, and have you both gone through customs immigration together when you arrive at Bangkok airport from another country?
Answer summary
Yes, foreign spouses of Thai citizens can go through customs and immigration together at Bangkok airport, typically using the Thai line, which is often less crowded. Many users confirm that they have consistently gone together through the Thai immigration line without any issues, regardless of whether they hold a Thai passport or not. It has been noted that having a Thai spouse allows for expedited entry, even if you are not married, as some travelers have shared experiences of being allowed through the Thai line with their partners.
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Scott **********
Yep
Mark ********
My wife goes through on her Thai passport (has Aust. As well) and I tag along.
Osian ********
Yes yes and yes, or at least it was 14yrs ago when I last travelled through with her
Gary **********
Yes
Mike ******
Always. It helps being older but never had a problem - just went straight through Thai gate.
Jo **********
We always go together but I go through fast track so she follows me - i take her with me!
Jo **********
We always go together but I go through fast track so she follows me - i take her with me!
Viengsay ***********
you (foreigner) go through customs as usual. She, goes thru the super fast super tidy Thai national line.
Viengsay ***********
you (foreigner) go through customs as usual. She, goes thru the super fast super tidy Thai national line.
Robert *******
Viengsay Vannavong i always accompanied my Thai wife no problem done for over 10 years
Ally ************
Viengsay Vannavong Immigration and customs are 2 different things.. the former checks your visa status.. the latter checks your luggage if they are suspicious.. you will always go through customs together!
Viengsay ***********
Ally S Inglish yep your right. I stand corrected
W **************
Yes. Go through with wife at the Thai counter
Des ****
You don't need to be married. I go through the Thai line with my GF.
Des ****
You don't need to be married. I go through the Thai line with my GF.
W **************
Yes. Go through with wife at the Thai counter
Craig **********
yeah if the line is shorter, I just tag along to the Thai side...usually they just keep the line moving...although I think once they kicked me to the farang line...I didn't care...I was in Thailand at that point...lol
David *****
Yes but I always have to go thru the special line because my passport (non Thai) always gets rejected by the auto scanners.
Ismo **********
Even girlfriend seems to be enough. Personal experience :)
Ian ********
Every time
Brian *******
Yes
Paul **********
Never knew that, good to know.
Martin *******
And your Thai partner can go thru the uk line with you at heathrow
Alan *********
Always go through Thai channel with my wife even when she uses her British passport.
Peter **********
Happens every time we travel back to Thailand
Invited through Thai only line
Never happens in UK
Invited through Thai only line
Never happens in UK
Kelly ********
When with my Thai wife we always went together to the Thai entry. Never a problem. Retired here now so even better.
Nick **********
All good so long as ya mare in tow too
Dave ********
You can use it anyway if your 60 and over i belive
Gary *********
Yes, always. Skip the long queues, go to the gates to the right of the immigration counters
Graham **********
Yes always
Darcy *************
Yes gone through the Thai side with my Thai wife.. no line up, no problems.
Graham **********
Yes always
Gary *********
Yes, always.
Skip the long queues, go to the gates to the right of the immigration counters
Skip the long queues, go to the gates to the right of the immigration counters
Dave ********
You can use it anyway if your 60 and over i belive
Darcy *************
Yes gone through the Thai side with my Thai wife.. no line up, no problems.
Nick **********
All good so long as ya mare in tow too😍
Brett **********
Travelled solo back from Malaysia a month ago and started along to my usual shorter queue only to be reminded that I’m not Thai when no wife and kids in tow
Stuart **********
Absolutely
Michael ********
Follow
Graeme *******
Yep from Singapore, Hong Kong, I go my lane wife goes local.
Graeme *******
Yep from Singapore, Hong Kong, I go my lane wife goes local.
Michael ********
Didn’t even need to be married is great
Brett **********
Travelled solo back from Malaysia a month ago and started along to my usual shorter queue only to be reminded that I’m not Thai when no wife and kids in tow 😆
Stuart **********
Absolutely
Barrie **********
Thank you so much everybody for your support.
Barrie **********
OPThank you so much everybody for your support.
Mike ***********
I’ve always done this. Immigration would rather not have people separated and having to wait around for their spouse. My wife also comes through the UK channel when we arrive in London (although she can’t use the e-gates yet, there’s almost never a queue to see an IO).
Donald **********
In my experience over many entries over many years, you still need to wait for your luggage arriving at Suvarnabhumi when arriving internationally.
Alredo *****
Yes
Larry ***************
Ever since I have had my one year retirement extension I also use the thai line and I go through alone. Years ago one of the officials that organized people that are going through immigration told me with a one-year Visa be it marriage retirement or business you're allowed to go through Thai only
Rob *******
I've always got thru the Thai line with my Thai girlfriend
Colin ********
Yes, definitely
Wojtek *******
Yes, every time. Thai passport together as a Thai family.
Petr *********************
We go together Thai citizens shorter line
Carl *********
Yeh the reason I married her get through immigration faster
Mark *********
Yes no problem
Neil ********
I still go through with my ex wife. No problem.
IndigoF*******
Thai line! Brilliant we all ways go straight though. Never Q
IndigoF*******
Thai line! Brilliant we all ways go straight though. Never Q
GreenPa*******
Yes
Gary *******
Yep go through with the wife 👍 I use my NZ passport and she uses her Thai one. ❤️
Chuck ********
For 30+ years, they’ve always allowed and encouraged us to remain together and go through the Thai lines.
Jim ********
We go through the Thai line without any hassles
Neil ********
I still go through with my ex wife. No problem.
Mark *********
Yes no problem
Carl *********
Yeh the reason I married her get through immigration faster 😂
Petr *********************
We go together Thai citizens shorter line
Wojtek *******
Yes, every time. Thai passport together as a Thai family.
Colin ********
Yes, definitely
Paul ********************
Some times it depends on the IO, sometimes with a a work permit they let you use the Thai line as well If you are asking is a right.. The answer is no it isn't and depends on the mood of the IO
Supreedee *****************************
I’m Thai, although didn’t use Thai passport for many years until a couple of years ago, the immigration asked I can use Thai passport queue and can take my grown up family to the line with me. Your wife is Thai, she can take her family and you too.
Peter *********
If you're together than use thai imigration. Its less busy
Greg *********
Same can enter if over 70
Peter *********
If you're together than use thai imigration. Its less busy
Supreedee *****************************
I’m Thai, although didn’t use Thai passport for many years until a couple of years ago, the immigration asked I can use Thai passport queue and can take my grown up family to the line with me.
Your wife is Thai, she can take her family and you too.
Your wife is Thai, she can take her family and you too.
Greg *********
Same can enter if over 70
David ******
Greg Kleidon why over 70? I've been doing it for years and I'm not 70 yet
Ron ********
Greg Kleidon is that a real thing?
Greg *********
Ron Uchman A Sign at immigration say 70 and over use Thai Channel used it 3 times
Greg *********
Ron Uchman yes
Paul ********************
Some times it depends on the IO, sometimes with a a work permit they let you use the Thai line as well
If you are asking is a right.. The answer is no it isn't and depends on the mood of the IO
If you are asking is a right.. The answer is no it isn't and depends on the mood of the IO
Gordon *********
Not married, but go through Thai with gf.
Julian *******
yes. always use the thai lane when i’m travelling with my wife
Elías ********
You can
Paul **********
Team entry I call it, they have a special one for partners, straight through, I love it.
Julian ********
Yes go together
Marcel ********
I go together with my Thai partner via Thai passport check for many years, never an issue not need to be married
Guru *****
My Thai wife and young son we always go through customs together Bangkok or Australia.
Jim *********
Yes we always enter via the Thai line and when we go to the UK via the UK or family line
Vince *********
Yes, go through the Thai line together.
Brian *****
Same as everyone else, we go through the Thai lane together
William **********
I go through the Thai line always
Michael *********
One of many perks of being married to a Thai woman. While most farang have to wait in the long immigration lines we get to use the empty Thai line.
Paul ********************
Michael Kennedy it all depends on the IO it's not a right, same as having a work permit, I have had about a 95% success rate using the the Thai line showing my work permit and without my wife in tow
It all depends on the IO.. And the IOs mood
It all depends on the IO.. And the IOs mood
Marcel ********
Michael Kennedy do not need to be married
Paul ********************
Marcel Sawyer a work permit works as well
Colin *******
Michael Kennedy long immigration lines? Not what I've experienced over the last year.
Chris *******
Colin Faith I've used the e-gates for my last two arrivals, and there weren't any queues at all.
Alan *********
Colin Faith Always longer than Thai channel.
Ralph *******
Colin Faith They’ve had some huge queues at times this year. When I came in early March its was massive, but I used the fast queue.
Christopher *******
Yeah we did last time
Carmena **********
Yes, all family in Thai line together
Rob *******
Step right up with her. Yes
Cliff *********
Yes
Warwick **********
Always did with her Thai passport, but not if she only had her Aussie one
Mat *********
Warwick Sinfield you have to leave on the same passport which you enter the country
Alan *********
Warwick Sinfield We use the Thai channel every year with my wife using her British passport.
Carmena **********
Warwick Sinfield When you're a dual national, you must always enter and exit on your Thai passport
Alan *********
Carmena Sandiego Absolute nonsense we come every year use the Thai channel and my wife travels on British passport.
Elías ********
Carmena Sandiego that's a rule for naturalized Thais, not for born Thais
Brandon ************
@Carmena *********
that's not a rule for Thai peopleWarwick **********
Carmena Sandiego really?
She has used her Aus passport a few times to enter Thailand, and the IO has never said anything
She has used her Aus passport a few times to enter Thailand, and the IO has never said anything
Warwick **********
Neale Patrick Thompson no, went through with me and our daughter in the foreign side
Neale *******************
Warwick Sinfield did she use the Thai passport booth with the Aussie passport?
Michael ********
Yes when with wife
Mike ************
Yes, always take the Thai line
Peter ********
Yes I've done it many times i am married to thai that's when I am with her of course
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