Can I leave Thailand on a NON-IMM B Visa and reenter on a Tourist Visa without issues?

January 28, 2020

5 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hello,

I entered Thailand as a US citizen on a NON-IMM O visa on October 21, 2019.   In January I left and reentered on a single entry NON-IMM B Visa.  I’m going to have to part ways with my employer three weeks earlier than expected.  

I would like to leave the country and reenter on a 30 day Tourist visa then head home.  Do you see any issues that may arise with this?

Also, is a departing airline ticket necessary to have at the border when reentering as a tourist?

Thanks in advance for your help.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A US citizen's query about leaving Thailand on a NON-IMM B Visa and reentering on a 30-day tourist visa indicates potential issues with visa types and entry requirements. The advice suggests that there is a misunderstanding about the existence of a 30-day tourist visa, pointing out the 90-day entry and the possibility of reentry at a land border without proof of onward travel.

Tod *********

there is no such thing as a 30 day tourist visa :O

You can stay until the 90 day entry stamp you got on that Non-B runs out then you could bounce out and back in at a land border to get a 30 day visa exempt entry. I don't know any land border that asks for proof of onward travel when stamping in on a 30 day visa exempt entry. BUT how about telling us WHAT land border you're thinking of bouncing out and back in at so we can let you know for sure?

5 years ago

Catalina ***********

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@Tod ********

thank you for your quick response.

I am planning on going to Vietnam by air. Then coming back also by air. (If that doesn’t complicate things too much)

On the non-b topic. Even if I resign and I am in bad standing with my employer (I am a teacher) as long as I cancel my work permit there is no risk or way for my employer to cancel the visa? It sounds like I may be safer staying in the country after I resign taking care of what I need to do then heading home.

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