Can I leave Thailand to visit Vietnam and re-enter on a tourist visa if I'm from the USA?

Thailand Visa Tourist Visa Visa Exempt Entry Re-Entry Permit Vietnam Travel E-Visa USA Passport Holders Visa Rules for Thailand

Dec 25, 2022

2 years ago

Michael *********

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Hello, I’m from the USA and traveling to BKK (round trip tickets from USA TO BKK) in March on a tourist visa for less then 30 days, I want to visit Vietnam as well, will be traveling by plane. My question is can I do this? Concern being can I leave and re entry Thailand on a tourist visa? 

yes I googled search this and there is a lot of information and some conflicting stuff on it. Just want the latest correct info. Thanks in advance and happy holidays to all

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Yes, as an American traveling on a tourist visa for less than 30 days, you can leave Thailand to visit Vietnam and re-enter Thailand without needing to apply for another tourist visa. Upon your return, you will receive a new visa-exempt stamp for either 30 or 45 days, depending on current regulations. When exiting Thailand, your original visa becomes void, so there's no need for a re-entry permit. Just ensure you have a valid ticket leaving Thailand within the allowed period.

David *********

No problem leaving and entering Thailand but you will need a visa for Vietnam.

2 years ago

Todd *********

And don’t forget to get an e-visa for Vietnam

2 years ago

Janne ***********

you don't need a tourist visa, you will arrive on 45 day visa exempt, and once you leave for Vietnam, on the return you get another 45 days!

2 years ago

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

Make sure you apply for your Vietnam evisa early! They've been taking a lot longer than the website advises!

2 years ago

Michael *********

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

thank you. I was planning on it but I’m not sure how early to apply. How long do I have to use it once I get it?

2 years ago

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

@Michael ********

when I did mine the visa had the date of entry and like an extra week on the end of when I said I was exiting. So it was only for a specific period of time that I entered on the application

2 years ago

Michael *********

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

you think it would be an issue if I put down like 30 days and I enter and leave sometime during that time or do I have to enter on exactly said date?

2 years ago

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

@Michael ********

no clue

2 years ago

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

Stuart *********

Many people confuse a visa exempt entry - where you arrive with no visa and get stamped in for 30 (currently 45 day until April 1st) with having an actual tourist visa (where you’d get stamped for 60 days).

There is literally no point in getting a re-entry permit on a visa exempt entry. You just leave and come back and get another.

Those with an actual tourist visa can get a re-entry permit at a cost of 1,000 baht. It will keep your existing “permitted to stay” date for when you enter again.

2 years ago

Michael *********

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@Stuart ********

thank you. I was worried about not being able to get back in after I left. With round trip tickets out of BKK I didn’t want to do anything to lose it. Thanks again and happy holidays

2 years ago

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Michael *********

Steve **********

As an American you do not need a visa at all for less than 30 (may be 45 right now) days. You enter visa exempt.

2 years ago

Michael *********

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@Steve *********

thank you

2 years ago

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Michael *********

Andy *******

No problem but you can return on visa exempt (no visa) dont need to apply again for a tourist visa, (with USA passport) you get 45 days. May be asked to show a ticket leaving within those 45. Once you leave Thailand, your original visa is history.

2 years ago

Michael *********

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@Andy *********

thank you

2 years ago

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Michael *********

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