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Can I re-enter Thailand under the Visa Exemption scheme after staying in Malaysia?
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Hi, Im an Australian passport holder, I want to stay in Thailand about 40 days under the Visa Exemption scheme for up to 60 days, then spent a week in Malaysia and come back to Thailand for another 30 days. Can I re-enter through the same process to receive another 60-day stay or I need to apply for Multiple entry visa. Thank you
Answer summary
The user, an Australian passport holder, inquires about staying in Thailand for 40 days under the Visa Exemption scheme, followed by a week in Malaysia, and then returning to Thailand to stay for another 30 days. Comments indicate that re-entry is possible as long as there is no previous history of visa exemptions affecting eligibility, along with suggestions to ensure documentation like a flight ticket out of Thailand and completing the TDAC procedure.
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Robin *******
Enjoy your stay in Thailand
Wayne *********
Don’t forget to do the TDAC again.
Jj ****
No problem if not a lot of visa exempt. Just have your ticket out of the country (just in case) and it will be ok
Luc ************
Yes you can.
Graham ******
Yes as long as you don't have a history of Visa Exempt entries especially with 30 day extensions
Tom ***************
OP@Graham *****
I never had an extension. So I don't need Multiple entry Visa. ThanksPhil ******
@Tom **************
how many times have you entered Thailand in 12 months on 60-day Visa Exempt? If multiple times the IO can see your computer records and deny you entry.Tom ***************
OP@Phil *****
thank youPhil ******
@Tom **************
Immigration OfficersTom ***************
OP@Phil *****
Im sorry what is it IO'sPhil ******
@Tom **************
yes sure. In fact with Thailand there seems to be more scrutiny from air. That's what reports say. When talking to IO's make sure your polite and well dressedTom ***************
OP@Phil *****
one more question, I will travel to Malaysia by ferry from Thailand, is ok if is not airplane?Phil ******
@Tom **************
you should be fine then. Its when people use this entry many times that IMMIGRATION take a closer look. Their Computer systems are all linked to the history now enjoy!Tom ***************
OP@Phil *****
I was in Thailand once in May 25Activity
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