Can I re-enter Thailand for another 30 days after a visa run to Singapore?

Thailand Visa Visa Extension Tourist Visa Re-entry Visa Regulations

Mar 18, 2024

8 months ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

hii i entered thailand with just the 30 day entry visa and did extension in chiang mai

then i left to sri lanka for two weeks and came back to bangkok, did another 30 day extension here

my visa expires march 28, can i leave to say singapore for a day or two and re enter with the same process for another 30 days + 30 day extension while i work on a longer term visa or will they deny me re entry?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user inquires about the possibility of leaving Thailand to Singapore for a day or two to re-enter Thailand, aiming for another 30-day stay and extension before transitioning to a long-term visa. Responses indicate uncertainty, emphasizing that the decision ultimately lies with the immigration officer, and suggest alternatives like using a land border bounce agency for re-entry or applying for a longer tourist visa. Some comments mention the importance of appearance and demeanor during re-entry.

Christopher *************

Who knows, depends on the officer at the time . If you are decently dressed and polite I see no proble. If you are in shorts flip flops and a tee shirt it may be different?

8 months ago

Christopher ********

Get a visa while you are there.

8 months ago

Helen ****************

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@Christopher *******

i won’t have time, singapore takes 5 days to process i read and i can only be there sat-tues .-. taking my chances

8 months ago

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Helen ****************

Sean *********

You could go over a boarder and apply for a 60 day tourist visa. Probably the best way. Should of done it last time you left

8 months ago

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

No one can answer this question except the immigration officer that you are standing in front of.

You're getting close to the time when you're going to probably get pulled out of line and questioned though.

Why not just use a land border bounce agency who will drive you to one of the land borders and make sure you get out and back in with a fresh 30 day stamp?

8 months ago

Helen ****************

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

ok sorry one more question as i’m looking into the land border bounce and really don’t want to take a 4 hour drive back n forth and have to stay there a day too 😅

do you know iff i do get denied entry thru flight, can i just fly out to another country and apply for tourist visa from their thai embassy and come in with a 60 day?

8 months ago

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

@Helen ***************

you don't stay there a day. You cross the border, cross back, get back in the van and return to Bangkok.

If you get denied entry you're going to have a denied entry stamp in your passport and it's not likely that you'll be allowed to buy a tourist visa, and you'll probably not be allowed into the country even with a tourist visa after that.

Also, when you're denied entry, you don't get to decide where you fly out to. Immigration can say you must fly back to your passport country, or they might let you choose. But it's up to them.

8 months ago

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

Helen ****************

ORIGINAL POSTER

hmm i thought it was the same count if thru flight or driving out. any company you suggest? i’m in bangkok

8 months ago

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

@Helen ***************

Thai Visa Service has a good reputation. Leaves super early from the Lotus parking at On Nut BTS station.

8 months ago

Helen ****************

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

thank you so much 🙏🏽

8 months ago

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Helen ****************

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

If you do the land border the agent will make sure you don't get questions. If you do it by air you'll probably be pulled out of line and questioned.

You can only do it by land 2 times per year though.

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

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