Can I enter Thailand with a tourist visa after applying for a non-immigrant B visa?

Jul 2, 2018
6 years ago
Catherina **********
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Greetings People. Please advise. I came to Thailand on a tourist visa for 60 days and extended for 30 days expiring 3 July. Applied for a non-immigrant B today in KL with all the correct documents and letter stating co wants to offer me employment. Was told 45 days waiting as SA is on ban list . When I arrive at the airport in Thailand tomorrow will they let me enter the country? The suspense is killing me. Thank you.
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The user is currently in Thailand on a tourist visa that was extended, and has applied for a non-immigrant B visa from Kuala Lumpur. They are concerned about their entry into Thailand as they await the approval of their non-immigrant B visa, which has a 45-day waiting period due to their nationality being on a ban list. Commenters suggest that they can enter Thailand using a 30-day visa-exempt entry and potentially extend their stay at the immigration office if needed.
Tod *********
Bummer you used KL, there are nearby thai consulates who don't do that for S/A passport holders. :(
Catherina **********
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Tod *********
I'd say seeing as you turned in your application already just wait it out until they notify you that you can go back and get your visa.
Catherina **********
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Thank you Tod! Telling me. It was on advice from company. Could I try another embassy? Who do you recommend?
Tod *********
You'll get in on a 30 day visa exempt entry. and you can extend that by 30 more days at the immigration office if you need to
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