Can I apply for my second Tourist Visa in Penang without issues after multiple entries this year?

Aug 3, 2023
a year ago
Vincent ***********
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Hi,

I plan to go to Penang to apply for my second Tourist Visa (ever and this year). I had 1 visa exempt entry last year and 2 this year (one without extension)

I have a french passeport.

Will it be no issue to make a tourist visa application at the Penang office?

Could it be better to do a visa exempt entry at Padang Besar or else 30+30 this time?

Thank you!
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is planning to apply for their second Tourist Visa in Penang after having several entries this year, and they are uncertain whether this will present any issues. Community responses indicate that while getting a tourist visa from the embassy should not pose a problem, entry into Thailand is ultimately at the discretion of immigration officers. They caution about the limits on visa exempt entries, especially after two this year, suggesting potential refusal on a third. The conversation also includes a follow-up inquiry about the user's visa application experience.
Julien ************
Salut, tu as pu avoir ton visa son problème ?

Je suis intéressé par la même question
Vincent ***********
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Julien Le Lannou Je l’ai eu mais avec difficulté puisque je suis resté en Malaisie q’une journée e
Vincent ***********
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@Julien ***********
I did a one day border run at
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Kool *******
You will not have any problems being issued a tourist visa by the embassy, but, that does NOT automatically mean immigration will let you back in the country without the proper long term visa, if immigration decides you are trying to stay long term on tourist entries. Be fully aware of this little detail. It isn't up to the Thai embassy if you get in. It is up to the immigration agents when you actually try to enter. I might add that if you have had two visa exempt entries this year crossing the border, you will be refused entry on the third one, and you've already used the two you are allowed each year crossing the land border.
Nigel *********
doubt anyone can answer that question other that the IO you stand in front of when you try to enter. Have the 3 proof ofz ready.
Vincent ***********
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@Nigel ********
proof ofz. What do you mean?
Nigel *********
@Vincent **********
20k cash, accommodation booking flight out
Vincent ***********
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@Nigel ********
20k is when passing immigration back to Thailand?
Nigel *********
@Vincent **********
yes,,, not the visa... soz i didn't make it clear
Vincent ***********
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@Nigel ********
thank you.

Is it also the case if I try to get a visa exempt at the frontier?
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