Can I return to Thailand using a visa exemption if my tourist visa isn't issued on time?

Apr 6, 2022
3 years ago
Isabella **********
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Hi guys. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I’m I am currently in Thailand and going back to the uk when my visa exemption extension runs out ( I will have been here for 60 days by that point). I leave for the uk end of April and return mid may. I will apply for a tourist visa whilst I’m in the uk however I worry there won’t be enough time for me to receive my tourist visa as I’m only in the uk for 2 weeks.I’ve done some research online and the london Thai embassy website says I can get a visa exemption to return to Thailand multiple times. I just wanted to check that if I don’t get my tourist visa back in time that I can still return to Thailand with another visa exemption. :))
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is currently in Thailand with a visa exemption that will last for 60 days. They plan to return to the UK at the end of April and apply for a tourist visa while there, but are concerned about whether it will arrive in time due to their short stay of only two weeks. They seek confirmation on whether they can return to Thailand using another visa exemption if the tourist visa is not issued in time. Comments from other users suggest applying for the e-visa now, as the processing time is typically quick.
Stuart *********
As Michael mentions the UK does the evisa system. Being online they have no clue where you are now, and probably don’t care. The visa would be valid for 3 months from issue so apply now and relieve that stress.
Michael ********
UK is e visa and as you will be departing back from UK to Thailand I dont see anything wrong with starting process now.

Previous reports UK is quite quick with e visa 2 to 3 days
Isabella **********
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thank you Micheal .. will start my application for the thai visa ASAP 🙂 appreciate your response!
Michael ********
@Isabella *********
look through topics evisa you will find all the answers to some honestly stupid questions they ask
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