Can I fly to Cambodia and return to Thailand on the same day using a visa exemption after my TR visa extension?

TR Visa Visa Exemption Visa Extensions Thailand Immigration Visa Rules Thailand Travel to Cambodia Overstay Concerns Non-O Retirement Visa

Nov 19, 2023

a year ago

Steve *******

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Hi all. I have been in Thailand on a TR visa for 60 days and just extended 30 more. 

I want to stay just a couple of months more. The question is if I fly to Cambodia on the last day of my visa, Can I fly straight back to Thailand the same day? I will then enter on a visa exemption and then will extend that once more before returning back to the Uk.

Thank you

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user on a TR (Tourist) visa in Thailand has inquired whether they can fly to Cambodia on the last day of their visa, return the same day using a visa exemption, and extend their stay in Thailand thereafter. Community members confirmed that after exiting Thailand and correctly entering Cambodia, the user can return the same day. However, it's important to complete the exit and re-entry procedures as required. The conversation highlights concerns about strict immigration regulations in Thailand, particularly regarding long-term stays on tourist visas. Several comments suggest seeking advice from a visa agent for better compliance with immigration rules.

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Stephen ************

You will definitely get questioned at the airport or land border why you are entering Thailand again on what immigration call a “Holiday Visa” ie visa exemption or another tourist visa

Thai immigration are getting extremely strict on people staying long term without the relevant visa

Talk to a visa agent in Bangkok or Pattaya they will help you jump the hurdles

Good luck 🙏

a year ago

Nigel **************

Hi there. That is exactly the same plan as I was hoping to do this trip. I arrived on a SETV stamped in for 60 days. BUT I was warned at tge airport I cannot stay 5 months on that plan in future. I have to get a Non O retirement visa. So now I have had to change plans on flying to Laos and back in again in case I am stopped a second time. Just a heads up that thry are getting very dtrict on visa+30 days visa exempt+ 30 days

a year ago

Bob **********

@Nigel *************

to many people trying to live in Thailand without the proper visa

a year ago

Stephen ************

@Bob *********

True

I got stopped at BKK airport in September flying in from Vietnam. My tourist visa had expired and I was entering again on a visa exemption

It was just a struck of luck the supervisor who was called over was a reasonable guy it could have gone tits up 🙏

a year ago

Nigel **************

@Stephen ***********

yep. Therein lies the problem. It depends SO much on the IO you get as you enter the country. I got a very officious lady 3 weeks ago.

a year ago

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Nigel **************

@Bob *********

yeah they are certainly saying that now.

a year ago

Steve *******

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@Bob *********

- Not trying to live here at the moment. I have every intention of going back home to the Uk. However, I have not managed to complete all my plans during my tr visa. Thank you.

a year ago

Nigel **************

@Steve ******

yeah me too. But even 5 months is too long to be a tourist nowadays

a year ago

Steve *******

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@Nigel *************

- we are in the middle of a house build taking a bit longer than expected.

a year ago

Bob **********

@Steve ******

enjoy

a year ago

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Bob **********

69 days a bit of an overstay or a typo

a year ago

Steve *******

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@Bob *********

- Sorry, typo. 60 days 👍

a year ago

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Steve *******

Brandon ************

Yes, the only requirement is that you stamp out of Thailand, stamp INTO another country, meaning you must cross passport control in Cambodia and purchase a visa if required, and then stamp out of that country and return to Thailand.

You cannot just turn around in the airport and return, you have to stamp into that country first.

Depending on the airfare and visa costs, it may be better to fly somewhere that doesn't require a visa like Singapore, just depends on nationality.

a year ago

Steve *******

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@Brandon ***********

- Thank you. I do intend to stamp in and out correctly. I am a British national.

a year ago

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Steve *******

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