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Can I travel to Vietnam on a Non-B visa and return on a Tourist visa without issues?

Non-B Visa Tourist Visa Visa Extension Border Run Immigration Processes

Mar 17, 2026

a month ago

CreamyB*******

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Did somebody tried going out on ending Non-B visa then travel for example vietnam for 5 days and come back to enter in tourist visa? 

My previous employers always do extensions in immigration. I dont have much travel history going out aside from border runs. Do you think iwill have problem coming in back if they see my history? Pls advicedl

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The conversation discusses the possibility of leaving Thailand on a Non-B visa, traveling to Vietnam for a short period, and then re-entering Thailand with a Tourist visa. Several comments address the process of closing out a Non-B visa upon departure, the implications of border runs, and the necessity of canceling work permits and extensions to avoid future immigration problems. Experiences shared indicate mixed outcomes, with some emphasizing that while it is generally acceptable, there could be specific immigration scrutiny based on one's travel history.

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ScenicB*******

I canceled my work permit and extension of stay. Booked a return sleeper train to Laos. Departing Thailand at Nong Khai immigration officer said must ‘fly back’ cannot come back on train. Not much u can do. Hit miss I think.

a month ago

Jonathan **********

ScenicBeet5068 They're something else at that boarder. I was taken aside leaving on the last day of my retirement visa and when I told her I was returning the next day she sort of scrunched her face, but didn't say anything about flying back from Vientiane. The next day I was told to go talk to the Supervisor and upon hearing my plan he stamped my passport. Never bothered to ask me any of the questions he could have. He looked kind of permanently pissed-off. But that was the first time in 13 years and countless crossings that I have been singled out for extra scrutiny.

a month ago

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Jonathan **********

John **********

You should cancel your work permit and extension of stay before leaving Thailand to avoid problems in the future

a month ago

Frazer ************

Done it many times without any problems or questions. It's pretty normal for someone to finish a contract and then want to return to Thailand for a holiday or to spend time with friends. It's a totally legitimate reason.

a month ago

Graeme *******

@Frazer ***********

having they just being on holiday

a month ago

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Graeme *******

Jonathan **********

You have to close out your Non-B visa. Leaving the country on a boarder bounce voids the visa but it doesn’t close it out, and your passport has to be present to be closed. Been there done that!

a month ago

Graham ******

Jonathan Seraphim you mean extension not visa

a month ago

Jonathan **********

Graham Seal any non-B visa has to be closed out, whether it's an extension or not. That's been my experience.

a month ago

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

@Jonathan *********

there's nothing to close out if you entered on a 90 day non-B visa. It's only extensions that have to be cancelled.

a month ago

Jonathan **********