Answered9 years ago

Can Indian passport holders do a visa run or border run to Thailand?

Visa Rules Visa on Arrival Indian Passport Border Run Tourist Visa Thailand Immigration

Rupok ********

asked Sep 8, 2017

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I'm posting for someone, Indian passport holder. Is it possible to do visa run or a border run?

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Indian passport holders face restrictions when attempting to do a visa run. They can purchase a 15-day Visa on Arrival (VoA) for 2000 baht upon entry, but this cannot be extended. It is generally agreed that Indian nationals cannot perform a true 'visa run' like some other nationalities. If they wish to renew their stay, they typically must return to India first. There are options to travel to nearby countries like Laos or Cambodia for a period of stay, but returning directly to Thailand immediately afterwards can be problematic. Immigration officials may require proof of onward travel, accommodation, and financial means, and repeated short-term entries could lead to complications.

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Tod *********

I don't think indian nationals can bounce out and back in for another 15 day visa on arrival.

And I don't think ANY consulate nearby will sell visas to people from India without a 4 week approval process.

8 years ago

Daniel ************

there is a list of countries --- India, Pakisten, Iran and some more who cant get tourist visas outsise their home country .... India at least get VOA ...

9 years ago

Andrew ***********

I believe they must return to their home country to renew their visa.

9 years ago

Andre **********************

Very strict for them

9 years ago

Tod *********

When people from India land here without having bought a visa from the thai consulate in india beforehand, they BUY a 15 day visa on arrival for 2000baht. As a rule that can't be extended either.

They don't get visa exempt entries like westerners.

About their only choice would be to fly out and back in to buy another 15 day visa on arrival for 2000baht

9 years ago

Robert *******

@Nathan ******

Immigration will tell him to get a visa for his purpose to stay. The visa on arrival is not the visa to live long term inside Thailand.

8 years ago

Nathan *******

@Tod ********

yes, and if one has all that, then getting into the country and doing this on a loop is allowed? Thanx for the reply

8 years ago

Tod *********

@Nathan ******

most people who buy 15 day visa-on-arrival have to show proof of funds, proof of onward travel and proof of a hotel booking to get in to the country.

8 years ago

Nathan *******

@Tod ********

so if one ( indian passport holder on 15 day voa ) flies back to India on the 14th day and the next day again flies back into thailand for voa at the airport, that will not be an issue by the immigration people?

8 years ago

Rupok ********

Is there any country that allows Indians to stay for 30 days like lao or Cambodia with an online visa

9 years ago

Saurabh *****************

Indians can go to Lao or Cambodia for 30 days VOA provided they have a return ticket back home.

9 years ago

Tod *********

india is on the list of countries that can't go to the thai consulates in Lao for visas..

9 years ago

Sandeep *******

No Indians can't do Visa run by border,only can go to India for Visa run

9 years ago

Saurabh *****************

Well that is NOT a visa run . In fact there is no term visa run that exists for Indian paaaport holders. If after the expiry of your 60 days or 15 days visa you go back and apply the VERY NEXT DAY for another 60 days T visa you may very well get a VOID stamp. However , you can fly to Cambo / Laos and stay there 30 days and come back again for 15 days , thats the max. Indians can do

9 years ago

Rupok ********

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9 years ago