Ask question

Can I enter Thailand on a visa exemption before using my SETV?

SETV Visa Exemption Thailand Immigration Thai Visa Rules Visa Entry Regulations

Apr 5, 2018

7 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

A quick hypothetical. If I have an SETV, do I have to use it, immediately or can I enter on a visa exemption first and use the SETV later but within the 3-month validity?

315

views

1

likes

8

all likes

3

replies

0

images

3

users

TLDR : Answer Summary

The discussion revolves around the possibility of entering Thailand on a visa exemption even if you possess a valid Single Entry Tourist Visa (SETV). It highlights that this decision ultimately lies with the immigration officer at the point of entry, and experiences can vary widely among travelers.

Tod *********

People ask this quite a lot, and the real answer is it's totally up to the immigration officer when you stamp in whether they'll let you in on a 30 day visa exempt entry while you have a valid SETV in your passport or not.

It works for some and not for others.

Like

Reply

Ivan ************

My impression is that it will work if they miss the visa, if they see the visa you will get stamped in on that. I asked once myself, as I was only in Thailand for 48 hours to get a flight somewhere else and then was coming back, and they insisted on stamping me in on the visa. I'd say your best *chance* is not writing the visa number on the arrival card and just hoping they miss it. The IO did go off to ask for me, though, if I could have a visa exempt entry, so it may depend on who you get like Tod suggests.

Like

Reply

Geoff *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks, Tod. Just keeping my options open.

Like

Reply

Reply to

Geoff *******

Reply

Thai Visa Advice

... members · 40% approval rate

The Thai Visa Advice group is a specialized Q&A forum for visa-related topics in Thailand, ensuring detailed responses.

Thai Visa Advice

View the Conversation

Thai Visa Advice

Can I enter Thailand on a 30-day exemption and then use my 60-day visa after a trip to Kuala Lumpur?

13 comments

5 months ago

Can I use a visa exemption before my multientry Tourist visa starts?

7 comments

6 months ago

Can a Thai Tourist TR 60-day e-Visa be skipped in favor of visa exemption upon arrival?

26 comments

9 months ago

Can I extend my SETV if I can't enter Thailand before its validity expires?

5 comments

9 months ago

Can I enter Thailand on a Visa exemption and then activate my e-visa later?

13 comments

a year ago

Can I enter Thailand on a 30-day visa exemption if my e-visa application for a Tourist Visa is delayed?

14 comments

a year ago

Can I enter Thailand on a 30-day visa exemption while waiting for my e-visa approval?

2 comments

a year ago

Can I get a SETV after using a METV for 8 months if I return to the UK?

9 comments

a year ago

Can you enter Thailand on a visa exemption if you have an unused tourist visa in your passport?

2 comments

a year ago

Can I enter Thailand on visa exempt status while holding a single entry tourist visa and use the tourist visa later?

2 comments

a year ago

Can I enter Thailand using a visa exempt stamp and save my tourist e-visa for a later entry?

7 comments

2 years ago

Can I enter Thailand on Visa Exemption and then use a Tourist Visa later for an extended stay?

8 comments

2 years ago

Can I obtain a reentry permit for a Single Entry Tourist Visa (SETV) in Thailand?

4 comments

2 years ago

Can I Enter Thailand on a 30-Day Stamp Instead of Using My Tourist Visa?

7 comments

5 years ago

Can I get a re-entry permit on a Single Entry Tourist Visa (SETV) for Thailand?

9 comments

5 years ago

Can I use Visa Exemption for one night and activate my SETV upon returning to Thailand?

11 comments

5 years ago

Can I choose my own start date for a SETV visa issued in London if I travel before going to Thailand?

5 comments

5 years ago

Can I return to Thailand on a visa exemption after obtaining a SETV if I have already booked an onward ticket?

1 comments

5 years ago

Can I re-enter Thailand on a 30-day visa exemption immediately after my single entry tourist visa expires?

4 comments

5 years ago

Can I request a 30-day stamp at entry if I have a SETV in my passport?

4 comments

5 years ago

Can I re-enter Thailand on a 60-day SETV if it wasn't stamped 'used'?

6 comments

5 years ago

Can I request the Immigration Officer to stamp a Visa Exempt Entry instead of my Single Entry Tourist Visa?

0 comments

5 years ago

Can I enter Thailand using a 30-day visa exemption instead of my SETV?

4 comments

5 years ago

Can you enter Thailand on a 30-day exemption instead of using a tourist visa in your passport?

10 comments

6 years ago

Can I put my 60-day SETV on hold while I leave Thailand and resume it when I return?

8 comments

6 years ago

Data protection policy Terms and conditions Disclaimer Privacy policy Refund policy

The asq:thailand community, consisting of multiple Q/A groups with over 100,000 members, powers this platform. It is not an official government resource. Our members actively contribute to this resource, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee its complete reliability. Assistance to travelers is provided as a community service.