Can I extend my tourist visa after being denied entry and deported from Thailand?

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Hi all. I bought a condo in Thailand and have been attempting to live in it on a career sabbatical but run into visa issues due to too many entries as a tourist. I got turned away at Krabi airport and deported to KL (after being locked in a mouldy room with a sofa and no bedding, no shower, no soap overnight - if anyone is thinking of chancing it at Krabi airport, don't arrive in the evening!). I then got back in with a 30 day tourist stamp by land (sleeper bus from KL to Hatyai - very long, slow process for the big coaches at Sadao crossing, i recommend being in a car or minivan if anyone does this visa run).

My primary question is: will I be able to extend my stamp another 30 days at local immigration office as I have done 1 time previously this year? Rejected extension I could deal with, but is there any chance they arrest me and deport me when they see the red deportation stamp?

Secondary question: once we hit 2020 do I get a clean slate regarding how many tourist entries?

p.s. I have income and savings overseas. I just want to live here and put my money into their economy. It's pretty ironic they make this so difficult to do without getting a job or becoming a student, as it kinda pushes me towards renting out my property and taking that money out of their economy and spending it somewhere else. Not in their interests, you'd think.This might require a separate thread, but is there any way around this for long term stay for someone not old enough for a retirement visa, not married to a Thai and not looking for a job here?

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user is struggling with Thai immigration issues after being deported for overstaying as a tourist. They seek clarification on the possibility of extending their tourist visa by 30 days at the local immigration office, and whether their prior deportation stamp will affect this. Additionally, they want to know if the new calendar year resets their tourist entry limits. The comments suggest that obtaining the appropriate visa and understanding the entry rules for tourists is crucial, as they face increased scrutiny due to their immigration history.

James ******** · Answer

Nick Sykes you may be lucky and get the 30 days extension...or be denied and given 7 days to leave.

As to your future..

Its dim...if you plan on continuing to game the Thai Immigration system.

Suggest you look elsewhere to live or get a correct visa for your long term stay.

By the way...getting a Visa is no guarantee of being allowed to enter..

You know this...yet avoid getting the Elite Visa or other available long term stay choices...

i.e. get a job with work permit ...

As you are a Professional and skilled DJ...look for employment which does provide a Thai work permit..

Or study at a four year university....or Marry a Thai...

The new year only restarts the allowed two times land border crossings....nothing else.

Thai Immigration has your entire history in computer...old and new passports linked with facial recognition and fingerprinting now in use.

With the deportation stamp you are unlikely to obtain another visa ...Tourist or Ed in a SE Asian Thai Consulate.

Time for serious planning...

Good Luck...

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Len ******** · Answer

Vietnam welcomes foreign people and their money.

Biff ******* · Answer

You weren't deported, you were denied entry. That shouldn't affect your extension at an immigration office inside the country. You get two land crossings on visa exemption per calendar year. so Jan 1st onwards you can do two more.

Jason *********** · Answer

You weren’t deported, you were denied entry.  The IO’s looking at your whole history , entries and how much time you spent in the country.

Haldis ********** · Answer

You will get the same or more (since you have more short term stays) problem in 2020.

Reiner ********* · Answer

Well ...as you deported already.....means you have to. Much back and back already as a tourist...why u not inform yourselves before proper.....not understand ....agree may be the ELITE is the easiest way for you...if you have the money to buy it.....but have NO chance to work here....

Rob ******** · Answer

Get the appropriate Visa, or exrensuon of stay, simple

Can I extend my tourist visa after being denied entry and deported from Thailand?

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