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Can I use two passports to extend my stay in Thailand without a visa for nearly four months?
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Oct 23, 2023
3 years ago
Conte *******
ORIGINAL POSTERGood 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)
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)
TLDR : Answer Summary
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.
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Jennifer *********
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.
Conte *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jennifer ********
Thank you, Jennifer !Reply to
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Michael ********
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.
Graham ******
@Michael *******
60 day entry stamp plus a 30 day in country extension for 90 days totalMichael ********
@Graham *****
whatever. I have a 90 day o visa for November that I will be entering on next month. It was pretty easy to get.Graham ******
@Michael *******
Yes, Non-O Visas usually get 90 days entry stamps for those that meet the requirements but a Tourist Visa is just 60Reply to
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Paul *******
the fingerprint may catch you
Conte *******
ORIGINAL POSTERThanks 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 ! 😉
Dao *********
@Conte ******
90 and a 30 no problemAndy ******
@Dale ********
no have 90 day visa turisti visa.. you have 90 day for enter Thailand from the date visa its issued, then you get stamped in 60 days and you can get 30 days extension at immigration for 1900 bath..Reply to
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Edward ********
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 *********
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
James ********
@Dale ********
Visa Exempt Entry get you 30 days on arrival plus One 30 day extension of stay at Thai Immigration office for 1900 Thai baht.Reply to
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Tod *********
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.
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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 ************
Your fingerprints will link you as soon as you put your fingers on the scanner
Lloyd ********
It is the aircarrier that may require an outbound flight within 30 days.
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