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Can I leave Thailand and return on the same day to get a 30-day visa on arrival?

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Sep 11, 2018

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Shan *************

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Hi, does anyone know if I can fly out of Thailand & fly back in again on the same day to gain the 30day visa on arrival or do I have to spend the night somewhere? Thanks!

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Yes, you can leave Thailand and return on the same day to gain a new visa exempt entry. Some travelers have successfully done this without spending the night in another country. It is important to note that this process grants you a visa exempt entry, which is different from a visa on arrival.

Robert *******

Your question about Visa Exempt Entry is answered. To book a flight I would say Google is your friend. Good luck.

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Shan *************

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Thankyou!! Has anyone done it before/can recommend the best location to do direct from Chiang Mai?

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Danny *****

Not much choice from CNX. Maybe Air Asia to KL? Otherwise, you'll need to connect in BKK.

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Duncan *******

Cheapest destination direct without requiring a visa would be Kuala Lumpur. There are cheaper flights to Yangoon but a visa is required to even get on the plane.

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Lloyd ********

No, because you will get a visa exempt entry, totally different to visa on arrival. That said, yes, you will get another visa exempt entry.

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Allan *********

Yes you can..

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Danny *****

Same day is fine. And you don't have to enter the other country. I have flown to Singapore and got back on the same aircraft home.

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