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Can I return to Phuket on the same day after a quick trip to Singapore?
Dec 29, 2025
4 months ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERI'm currently on a DTV and have been in Phuket since July. I'll be exiting next month, close to the 180 days I am allowed to stay here.
I am planning to fly to Singapore and I am wondering if it is necessary to stay a night before I return, or I can catch a flight on the same day back to Phuket.
Any advice is appreciated.
I am planning to fly to Singapore and I am wondering if it is necessary to stay a night before I return, or I can catch a flight on the same day back to Phuket.
Any advice is appreciated.
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user on a DTV visa in Phuket is questioning whether they must stay overnight in Singapore before returning to Thailand or if a same-day return flight is acceptable. Comments from the community suggest that a same-day return is possible, though some advise that staying longer could reduce immigration scrutiny upon re-entry. Experiences shared highlight that while the rules permit same-day travel, actual enforcement can vary, and some recommend using the trip as an opportunity for a short vacation.
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Andy **********
Any reason why you chose not to extend but to do a border bounce instead ?
Sean *******
I did this returning to Phuket. Immigration did get a little bit testy. Asking more questions than they normally would. Spend a few days out there. What I have learnt is what the rules say vs what is enforced varies.
KC ****
Following I would love to fly out and in on the same day if that was possible
James ********
Book your flights ✈️✈️., allow time for immigration both ways in Singapore
KC ****
@James *******
do you not stay airside in Singapore if you get your boarding pass from SuvarnabhumiJames ********
Good question... let's see what others reply.
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@James *******
usually less than a minute each way at SIN with mandatory digital arrival card.Reply to
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Lena *******
Singapore is pleasant for a couple of days. It's an easy place to get around, food is good, worth staying.
Craig *******
What's the hurry? Never understood why anyone would want to fly back so soon.
Markus ********
@Craig ******
In my case, it’s because I hardly had any vacation days left with my employer, and in the hotel (outside of Thailand) my remote-working setup isn’t available to me.John **********
@Markus *******
you work 7 days a week?Markus ********
No. I spent two nights in Malaysia over the weekend. But nothing more than that.
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Kurt *************
No need, but less questions that may be asked if your doing a weekend vacation or similar.
Toni *******
No need to stay, but I would stay because never been there before (apart from airport) and it looks like an interesting place
Pete *******
You can fly out and return the same day.
James ********
Correct ✅
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