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Can Immigration Officials grant less than a 30-day stamp if I mention my short stay in Thailand?

Visa Rules Immigration Thailand Entry Requirements Visa Exemptions Passport Country Regulations

John ********

asked Jun 20, 2023

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If you tell the IO you're only going to stay a few days this time, is it possible they would give you less than a 30 day stamp? (Assuming you've stayed quite a bit already)

Answer summary

When entering Thailand, the Immigration Officer (IO) generally follows fixed entry schemes based on the traveler's passport country, which stipulate a specific range of days (14, 30, or 90 days). Even if a traveler claims they are staying for a short duration, the IO cannot arbitrarily shorten the stay below the country's allotted entry scheme. Long-term stays and visa histories may lead to more detailed questioning, but ultimately, the allowed duration is standard and not subject to personal discretion.

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John *******

Iam sure they will listen to you but dont count on a positive outcome Some mothers do have them

3 years ago

Brian *******

What's the point of shortening the time period?

3 years ago

David ********

@Brian ******

he’s a nerd

3 years ago

Stuart *********

Entering Thailand with no prior visa having been purchased there are fixed entry schemes ranging from 14-90 days depending on your passport country. Although the IO has discretion on whether to allow you entry, if they do then they have to use whichever entry scheme is allowed for that country. There isn’t a choice for them to allow x number of days depending on how they feel about things. It’s 14, 15, 30 or 90 days depending on your passport country.

3 years ago

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

Depends if youve been living in Thailand longterm on a mix of visa exempts and extensions , if so I would expect you to be extensively interviewed.

3 years ago

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

No. It's not possible.

3 years ago

John ********

Cool... that should make it an easier sell if I have any problems thanks 👍

3 years ago

Kool *******

@John *******

understand that immigration has heard all the excuses possible, and don't cater to any of them. They also know about all the onward ticket sites that sell fake airline tickets showing an exit flight. Immigration does not change their mind by what you say either.

3 years ago