Can I exit Thailand and re-enter for another 30-day visa exemption if I plan to stay until late February?

Visa Exemption 30-Day Extension COVID Extension Border Bouncing Visa Rules in Thailand Expat Life in Thailand

Dec 11, 2021

3 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hello friends! My visa exemption 30 day extension ends on Dec 28. I would like to stay in Thailand until late Feb, so I will be applying for the 60 day covid extension soon. However, I am worried of being declined, since I've heard they are being more strict now. Therefore, I'm trying to make a backup plan. My question is this: if I fly to Singapore (or anywhere else, really) for a few days, then fly back to Thailand, will they grant another 30 day visa exemption +30 day extension? If so, are there any restrictions on doing this? This tactic seems odd to me, so I figured I'd ask. Thank you very much!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user inquires about the feasibility of exiting Thailand to re-enter for an additional 30-day visa exemption and subsequent extension amidst concerns about stricter COVID-19 extension rules. Responses suggest that if the user can travel to Singapore or another country and return, they might be eligible for another 30-day visa exemption and could apply for a 30-day extension based on tourism. However, it is noted that all entry requirements, including the Thai Pass for re-entry, must be met, and there is a risk of being flagged for 'border bouncing' if done excessively.

James ********

Please report back if and when you try the border bounce.

3 years ago

Ryan ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thank you all for the helpful replies!

3 years ago

Gethin *******

Would still need all the other requirements though to enter Thailand on return, Thai Pass etc

3 years ago

Benjamin ******

What you are asking is about border bouncing. In theory, if you are able to enter Singapore, you can return to Thailand in a 30 day visa exempt by air and you can get another 30 day extension of stay based on tourism.

A person can get as many visa exempt by air, until the Thai government believe they are abusing the system.

3 years ago

Robert *******

The alternative plan is not odd. You wil not be the first person who leaves Thailand and decide on a later date that it is a nice country and come back for a new holiday period.

You get a new 30 day period of stay if you enter without a visa, or buy the correct visa for the purpose and length of your newly planned stay.

3 years ago

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Can I leave Thailand and return on another 60-day tourist visa exemption after extending my current one?

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