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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

CreamyB*******

asked Mar 17, 2026

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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

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.

7 months 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.

7 months ago

John **********

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

7 months 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.

7 months ago

Graeme *******

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

having they just being on holiday

7 months ago

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!

7 months ago