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Can I exit Thailand to Malaysia for a new 30-day entry after a 30-day extension in Ko Phangan?
Is it still the case that if I enter on a 30 day "Permission to Enter"...then get a 30 day extension locally (Ko Phangan Immigration)...will I be able to exit Thailand to a neighboring country such as Malaysia...and get another 30 day Permission to Enter.
I have done this once before...but pre-Covid.
I don't know if any of these are considered "Visas".
I will be arriving next week and just considering options.
Yes I know I could have applied for a 60 day Visa here in USA and probably extended that for 30 days.
Thank you
I have done this once before...but pre-Covid.
I don't know if any of these are considered "Visas".
I will be arriving next week and just considering options.
Yes I know I could have applied for a 60 day Visa here in USA and probably extended that for 30 days.
Thank you
Answer summary
The user inquires whether they can exit Thailand to Malaysia after entering on a 30-day "Permission to Enter," followed by a local extension, to obtain another 30-day entry. Comments indicate that while it was previously possible, current pandemic-related restrictions may complicate this process, with recommendations to secure a proper visa instead of relying on border hopping.
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Robert *******
Theory: Yes, it is possible
Practical; No, there is a pandemic and every country has special rules to enter.
Best option: Get a visa for the time and purpose you like to stay inside Thailand, don't gamble on border hopping.
Practical; No, there is a pandemic and every country has special rules to enter.
Best option: Get a visa for the time and purpose you like to stay inside Thailand, don't gamble on border hopping.
Moses *********
OPGot it...Thanks
Benjamin ******
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>Is it still the case that if I enter on a 30 day "Permission to Enter"...then get a 30 day extension locally (Ko Phangan Immigration)...will I be able to exit Thailand to a neighboring country such as Malaysia...and get another 30 day Permission to Enter.
IF the borders are open, yes. A person can get "unlimited" 30 day visa exempts, until the immigration officer on duty says "no" and sends you back.
However..
>I will be arriving next week and just considering options.
The only border that's currently open, in theory, is Cambodia AND ONLY BY AIR. Entering Cambodia by air is outside the scope of this group.
>Is it still the case that if I enter on a 30 day "Permission to Enter"...then get a 30 day extension locally (Ko Phangan Immigration)...will I be able to exit Thailand to a neighboring country such as Malaysia...and get another 30 day Permission to Enter.
IF the borders are open, yes. A person can get "unlimited" 30 day visa exempts, until the immigration officer on duty says "no" and sends you back.
However..
>I will be arriving next week and just considering options.
The only border that's currently open, in theory, is Cambodia AND ONLY BY AIR. Entering Cambodia by air is outside the scope of this group.
Moses *********
OPThank you
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