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Can I utilize an unused tourist E Visa after entering Thailand on a visa exemption?

Tourist Visa E Visa Visa Exemption Border Run Thailand Entry Rules

May 13, 2022

4 years ago

Tony *******

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If my tourist E Visa doesn't arrive before my departure from the UK,  I will enter visa exempt for 30 days and extend for another 30 days. If the visa arrives whilst I am in Thailand, could I then do a border run and use the unused tourist visa for another 60 days?  I am staying very near a so called " friendly" border post.

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The user plans to enter Thailand on a visa exemption for 30 days and extend their stay for another 30 days if their tourist E Visa does not arrive before departure. They ask if an unused E Visa can be activated via a border run if it arrives while they are in Thailand. Commenters confirm it's possible to exit Thailand and re-enter to use the E Visa, which is valid for 3 months from issuance.

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George *******

The dates will be on the visa

4 years ago

Garrett ***********

Yes

4 years ago

Stuart *********

Your evisa will be valid for use for 3 months. At anytime you can exit Thailand and re enter to activate it.

4 years ago

Will ************

Yes but need another TPASS

4 years ago

Tony *******

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@Will ***********

Thanks. Yes, an immediate out and in would mean applying for the Thai pass whilst in Thailand (not sure if this is allowed)or leaving the country and applying in Cambodia.

4 years ago

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Michael ********

Yes

4 years ago

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