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Can I do a visa run and return to Thailand for another 30 days on a Canadian passport?
About visa runs. I plan on staying the 30 days Visa exempt with Canadian passpor, then going over to one of the neighbouring countries for few weeks then back to Thailand for another 30 days Visa exempt. Is this allowed and easy to do? Is there maximum number or limit to visa runs ? I will only be doing it once
Answer summary
Yes, you can exit Thailand to a neighboring country and return for another 30 days of visa exemption with a Canadian passport. Although visa runs are allowed, it's important to check if you need to reapply for the Thailand Pass, especially due to COVID-19 regulations. There are no strict limits on the number of visa runs, but frequent trips might attract scrutiny from immigration. It's advisable to ensure you meet any remaining requirements such as COVID-19 insurance on re-entry.
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Brian ********
You can exten your 30 days into 60 days without leaving Thailand
Sean *********
If your planning to stay in an other country for a few weeks, if you fly in and back you will get another 30 day visa on re entry. So might be a solution. Not sure on how the Thai Pass works, would say you will need to renew each time you want to re enter Thailand
David *********
You can do that no problem providing you have the thailand pass for your return
Dazza ******
Will be fine
Terary **********
You shouldn't have problems with that especially if you dont have a history of staying in Thailand.
Brett **********
You'll have no issues
Rez ****
OPThere's a miscommunication here. My plan is to enjoy my 30 days Visa exempt leave to one of the neighbouring countries for couple of weeks to enjoy there then come back to Thailand for another 30 days Visa exempt. Not really visa run I guess but just to make sure I can easily get back into Thailand again
Nigel *********
@Rez ***
yes you canRez ****
OP@Nigel *********************
great. So there's no fuss or any problems from immigration or airlines if I'm getting another 30 days Visa exempt ?
Bobby ********
The only economic option for a visa run at the moment is Phnom Penh, but the cost involved would far outweigh simply going to immigration to get the extension.
Rez ****
OPIm guessing you have to apply for Thailand pass again if doing visa run. Hopefully it will be scraped after June
Rez ****
OPI prefer to do visa run as it's easier then visa extension also I do plan to visit the neighbouring countries so it's win win for me.
Lyndon ************
@Rez ***
easier than turning up at immigration with your passport a photo and 1900THB... Enjoy your tripRez ****
OP@Lyndon ***********
for clarification I heard it was not as easy just showing up with your passport you need some special form from your accommodation if its not an hotel more difficult to get that form from the owner. Correct me if I'm wrongRez ****
OP@David ******
so what's the best course if cant get a host to do it. Any alternatives or pay additional fee
David *******
@Rez ***
yes they should. some airbnb hosts wont do it due to legality of airbnb, I stayed in CM before and guy did mine no issue.Rez ****
OP@David ******
easy to get that if your staying in airbnbs? Does the owner to fill it out ?David *******
@Rez ***
correct, you would need a tm30 or be finedRez ****
OP@Brett *********
yup I got that. Hopefully that drops too after JuneBrett **********
@Rez ***
from May 1st testing and quarantine restrictions dropped if you are vaccinated. You'll just need a Thai pass for each entry, which is just uploading proof of vaccinationBrett **********
@Lyndon ***********
he wants too visit other places so his way is easierBrett **********
@Lyndon ***********
sorry, I thought you were being sarcasticLyndon ************
@Brett *********
as he said already...
Brandon ************
You can extend visa exempt for 30 days inside the country. Just go to your local immigration office. You can only do this one time per entry.
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