Can I use two passports to extend my stay in Thailand without a visa for nearly four months?

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Good morning,
I have a little question about visa:
To  escape the Grey European winter, I bought an Airlines ticket that Will let me arrive in Thaïland on thé 8th of December to come back to Europe on thé 3rd of April. ( nearly 4 months)
 Now m'y question is, as I have two European passeports (Italian and French) would it be OK to arrive with no visa and get after 30 days an extension for other 30 days with thé first passeport,
then fly out to Kuala Lumpur to come back to Bkk and make thé same operation with thé second passeport to cover thé following 2 months of my stay ?

Do the police at the airport check the return date on the ticket and can, according to the delay of nearly 4 months, deny m'y access to the country ?

Would it be risky ?

Thank you very much for your kind advise !

PIETRO ( Conte Cotta)

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user inquires about using two European passports to extend their stay in Thailand for nearly four months without obtaining a visa. They plan to enter on a visa exemption, extend their stay for 30 days, travel to Malaysia, and return using their second passport for another extension. Responses advise against switching passports due to potential issues with immigration officers and recommend sticking to one passport for both entries. It is suggested to enter Thailand with a 30-day visa exemption, seek an extension, and possibly apply for a more appropriate visa beforehand to avoid complications.

Jennifer ********* · Answer

You do not need to use the other passport. It is possible to enter Thailand on a 30 day exemption and then extend for 30 days at the immigration office. Then, before your extension runs out, fly or use a land border crossing to Malaysia. You should spend a few days in Malaysia and not immediately return the same day. Or, go with a visa service. Then, cross back and enter on an exemption and extend for 30 more days. Immigration seems to allow 2 land crossings per calendar year and 'unlimited' air crossings. Have you 'return' ticket and Thai address ready. Many people have had success with this method, but at any time an Immigration officer could deny; however, unlikely. Good luck.

Michael ******** · Answer

Best to apply for a Thai Visa online before you go.  It's an electronic VISA, so you don't need to go to the consulate.  I believe you can get a 90 VISA, and then get it extended in Thailand.

Paul ******* · Answer

the fingerprint may catch you

Conte ******* · Answer

Thanks to everybody for the suggestions. I Will go to the embassy to ask for a visa. I don't know if a 3 months visa can permit an extension, but there is plenty of time right now and they can sugest me what to do at Best ! 😉

Edward ******** · Answer

Using two passports is also not appreciated in Malaysia, incidentally. It's on their computer too and they can spend time going through both passports and questioning your motives.

Dao ********* · Answer

Coming from Canada exempt the embassy told me i can only get another 30 day extention if not doing a proper visa. That could be an issue for u and u have lots of time to pick a visa

Tod ********* · Answer

you are not going to fool anyone at passport control switching passports.

AND

if they think you're doing that so you can live here on free stamps and extensions you're gonna have far more issues than you would just comin' in two times by air on the same passport.

Follow the 𝗞𝗜𝗦𝗦 adage 𝗞eep 𝗜t 𝗦uper 𝗦imple, 😛  just enter both times on the same passport,

there is no upside AT ALL switching them out.

Will ************ · Answer

Your fingerprints will link you as soon as you put your fingers on the scanner

Lloyd ******** · Answer

It is the aircarrier that may require an outbound flight within 30 days.

Can I use two passports to extend my stay in Thailand without a visa for nearly four months?

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