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Can I get another 30 days in Thailand by leaving the country and re-entering after my initial visa exemption granted on arrival?
I only get 30 days visa upon landing bangkok. Is there any ways that I can take a few days trip outside Thailand n receive another 30 days when re-entering Thailand? Appreciate any advice.
Answer summary
Upon entering Thailand on a 30-day visa exemption, it is possible to extend your stay. You can either apply for a one-time 30-day extension at a local immigration office or leave Thailand and re-enter to receive a new 30-day visa exemption. However, it's important to have an onward ticket when entering on a visa exemption. Some travelers have reported being granted additional time after brief trips to neighboring countries, but experiences may vary depending on the immigration officer's discretion.
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Darin ********
I’m Australian and entered Thailand on 30 days visa exempt, got 30 days extension then went to Vietnam for two days, on return l was questioned and told l would only be permitted to stay 30 more days. They asked if l had a flight booked out of Thailand to which l replied not yet, they granted me 30 days exemption and I will be going to immigration next week to see if l can get 30 days extension
Bart **************
@Darin *******
ouch, that's rough. Normally a second back to back exemption should not yield any warnings yet. Even a third shouldn't.Darin ********
@Bart *************
I’m currently working on my marriage visa and don’t think it would be a problem. This was at BBK airport and l got a female Muslim immigration officer under training with a old female immigration officer so hopefully no problem when l go to Buriram immigration office next week and attempt an extensionDarin ********
@Bart *************
l am 61 years old with a military pension of 120.000 baht a month coming into Thailand so l asumed there would be no problems at allBart **************
@Darin *******
you won't have problems getting the extension. If your next entry is with the marriage visa (or an extension of it), you won't have any problems there either. A third exempt entry after two maxed out exemptions may yield a warning but should also still work, should there occur any delays with the marriage visa.
Bart **************
Sure
Jan ******************
A few days trip out of Thailand will give you another 30 days visa exemption as explained, and this is a good option if you plan and would like some days in a nearby country anyway. Just remember if you enter without any visa on a 30 days visa exemption, you formally need an onward ticket out of Thailand within 30 days anyway.
There’s no 30 days visa, just a 30 days visa exemption as explained.
*The attachment is from the Thai Embassy in London.
There’s no 30 days visa, just a 30 days visa exemption as explained.
*The attachment is from the Thai Embassy in London.
Bart **************
@Jan *****************
did they now remove that false statement about air entries being limited to two per calendar year?
Ed ******
OP@Jan *****************
thanks for reminding on the ticket. Last year, I did made that mistake once and I had to pay for the flight which shows onward flight within 30 days. People in this group is so helpful. Thank you all.
Chris *******
You can do that yes
And you can go to immigration and get a one time extension on your current 30 day exempt
Then leave
And you can go to immigration and get a one time extension on your current 30 day exempt
Then leave
Rod **********
Brandon ************
@Rod *********
you can't do anything with immigration onlineChris *******
@Rod *********
You must go to immigration with 1700 baht I think maybe 1900Brandon ************
You can apply one time for a 30 day extension at your local immigration office. Or leave Thailand and return and get a new 30 day visa exempt stamp.
Or better yet, apply for a tourist visa before you travel to Thailand and then you'll get 60 days when you arrive and can apply once for a 30 day extension.
Or better yet, apply for a tourist visa before you travel to Thailand and then you'll get 60 days when you arrive and can apply once for a 30 day extension.
Ed ******
OPIn the past 2 years, I was asked by airline and immigration officer separatly on my return /onward flight info twice, so I will book for onward flight b4 departure for sure
Rod **********
Where do you apply for the new 30 day extension??
Online or at a local Immigration office.
Thanks in advance
Online or at a local Immigration office.
Thanks in advance
Ed ******
OP@Rod *********
plan to do it online b4 my trip in late 2024.Ed ******
OP@Rod *********
just checked, in my case, I can go to get 60 days e-visa online. but the only problem is I need to book return flight ticket, as they require for submission. if I book for staying 60 days but they do not approve my evisa application (just in case）, then I have to buy another return ticket and return in 30 days.
Lewis **********
@Ed *****
I've just received my SETV from my home country (UK) But in the application I only provided my one way ticket to Thailand, I obviously have a onward flight out of Thailand incase they ask for it upon arrival at immigration, hope this helps.
Jim ********
@Ed *****
You don't need a return ticket. What you need to show is an onward journey out of Thailand
Nigel **************
@Rod *********
local Imm officeEd ******
OP@Brandon ***********
thanks, will try to apply for 60 days visa before travel to Thailand. it seems straight forward!Activity
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