Can I do another border run in Thailand after previously entering on a visa exemption?

Visa Rules Visa Exemption Border Run Thai Immigration Tourist Visa Koh Phangan Italy Visa Extensions

Jun 7, 2019

6 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hello guys, i would like to have an information. I'm from Italy. I'm in koh Phangan and the 30 of june i will finish my 60 days visa. But i'm gona live the 28 of july. I already cross the border one time this year for a run visa. I can do it again? If yes, from here which is the best way to do that?

Thanks in advance

Massimo

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Massimo from Italy is currently in Koh Phangan and is seeking information about making a border run as his 60-day visa will expire on June 30th and he plans to leave on July 28th. After previously crossing the border for a visa run earlier this year, he is asking if he can do another one and what the best options are for his situation. The comments suggest that since he only used one visa exemption this year, he may be able to do another border run successfully. Additionally, it's noted that he should be prepared with necessary documentation when re-entering Thailand.

Tod *********

@Massimo *******

then you need to exit/re-enter the country. IF you only got one 30 day visa exempt by land so far this year, you can bounce out and in by land and get one more 30 day entry. Then you can't enter by land for a 30 day visa exempt entry for the rest of the year.

6 years ago

Ellie *******

Applying 30days extension for entry on tourist visa or visa exemption scheme at Samui immigration office would be the easiest. You are allowed Two entries in visa exemption by land per calendar year. Entry on actual tourist visa doesn’t count for this.

6 years ago

Florian ***************

@Massimo *******

check for samui companies. they will pick you up, drive you to the malaysia border, you cross and bounce back and get back in the minivan. used to cost around 2000 thb and takes one day.

6 years ago

Massimo ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Ellie ******

Sorry but i didn’t explain myself good. I got 30 days on arrival and 30 days at Samui immigration, and now i need other 30.

6 years ago

James ********

@Ellie ******

he does not have Tourist Visa...just exempt on arrival with extension 30 days

6 years ago

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James ********

Florian ***************

2 land entries per year are allowed

6 years ago

James ********

Do you have a real Thai Tourist Visa in your passport? Or did you get a 30 days Exempt on Arrival when you first entered Thailand and got a 30 days Extension of Stay at the Thai Immigration office? I assume you carry an Italian passport.

6 years ago

James ********

Massimo Leotta so you need to make one border run. Be sure you carry 20,000 Thai baht plus your planned address in Thailand and your confirmed trip out of Thailand...to show Thai Immigration if you are asked. As to which border, lets see what others suggest. Some borders are more difficult vs others with back to back entries.

6 years ago

Massimo ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@James *******

yes i have an italian passport. And i got 30 days on arrival and 30 days at Samui immigration!

6 years ago

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Massimo ********

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