I recently spent 4 months in thailand on 2 30day visa exemption entries (one from land one from air) and 2 30 day extensions.
I've now left to vietnam for a month or so, I'm wondering if I would be able to enter thailand again on a visa exemption when I leave vietnam?
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The user seeks clarification on their eligibility to re-enter Thailand on a visa exemption after spending four months there under multiple visa exemptions and extensions and then traveling to Vietnam. Community comments highlight the uncertainty surrounding this situation, suggesting it depends on the discretion of the immigration officer upon re-entry. It's recommended to consider applying for a tourist visa in Vietnam as a more reliable option to avoid potential questioning at immigration in Thailand.
If you come by airplane it shouldn't be a problem, but as mentioned before, it all depends on the mood of the Immigration officer. If you want to make it sure try to get a Tourist visa there.
It's a 50 / 50 chance of being quizzed about your entries some IO on the day can be a little anal about things but they have to be seen doing their job even with a visa there is never a guarantee entry it's thailand we are talking about this year I have spent 24 weeks in total in thailand last entry was in July and was questioned about it why you here many time why you not get proper visa next time you have proper visa first time in 25 year ever been asked to see my ticket out showed him and he settled down Chokh di
I did 45+30 twice this year then I went to the states and got back 40 days later. The officer questioned me about my staying and he didn't look happy. Didn't get warned as I prove I was staying there just for a few days to pick my stuff and move to taiwan. He wanted to check my ticket and typed the data on his computer
Technically yes, however you may well be quizzed by Immigration so be prepared with the 3 proofs, ie 20k Baht in cash or a currency equivalent, accommodation, and onward travel within 30 days
thanks for advice - the thai embassy website says that I would have to apply from my home country as the UK isn't on the list of countries that can apply at the embassy?
u can apply at Hanoi. I did apply last month everything smooth apply on Monday and they said pick up Friday. Actually can pick up Wednesday or Thursday
For me in March 2020 it was apply one day, pick up 1 or 2 days later. I’m not sure if things are different now though. I’m sure you can search in this page for more recent experiences. Good luck.
You said "to be sure", agreed, chances are greater but you cannot be guaranteed entry with a Visa. The Embassy might take your money regardless and let you take your chances.
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