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Can we re-enter Thailand multiple times on a tourist visa and how does that affect our stay?
My husband and are Canadian. We have a 6 month multi sntry tourist visa (applied in Canada) until March 9. We have tickets leaving Thailand April 21. Our question is two parts....when we leave on an exit closer to March (we know we will have to leave a time or two before that) do we apply for a new visa outside of Thailand. Or can we reenter March 2 (example) and get another 60 day stamp or does the visa require it to have 15 days left on it.
Second part. If one has a proper visa (not exemption) like us. Can we re enter Thailand and use Visa exemption option until April 21.
Appreciation your kind comments.
Second part. If one has a proper visa (not exemption) like us. Can we re enter Thailand and use Visa exemption option until April 21.
Appreciation your kind comments.
Answer summary
The question addresses the re-entry process for Canadian tourists with a multi-entry tourist visa in Thailand. The advice suggests that exiting Thailand before the visa expiration allows a re-entry for an additional 60 days, with a possibility to extend for another month at an immigration office. However, it's specified that visa exemption can only be used twice a year. The discussion also highlights the importance of correctly timing exits to maximize the time spent in Thailand.
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Raymond *********
Why don't you go to Immigration and get the answer directly from them? They will tell you aand probably give you options. If you take anyone's advide on this forum and if they are wrong guess who's in trouble?
Wannikea *********
@Raymond ********
that applies to your advice as well. There are many knowledgeable and experienced members in this group, including some who work/volunteer at immigration.Raymond *********
@Wannikea ********
when you get your information from the source it's hard to be wrong. I agree, some membres are knowledgeable, which one? And what if they are wrong, who pays for it? I'll stick to my own advise, go to the sourceWannikea *********
@Raymond ********
you can go to the group's name Page and click the about info and see the admins moderators and group experts. As well a lot of the regulars who reply a lot we'll have some kind of badge or group expert sign or top contributor thing. That said, how to get the most out of the multiple entry Visa in this situation isn't really rocket science
Rio **********
My wife and I have the same multi entry E visas. We are Canadian as well and arrived October 18th. We are flying from Krabi to Kuala Lumpur at a cost of $83 Canadian per person each way. We are staying in Malaysia for 2 days. We are repeating the same trip after our 2nd 60 days. For this trip we booked a hotel in Krabi for a few days before and after our flight. So we get 2 birds with 1 stone, so to speak.
Kerry *******
OP@Rio *********
thanks so much Rio. That is what we are looking at as well. It was more the end period. Our 6 months visa ends March 9 but we don't leave to April 21. From what I gathered from great people here is just leave before March 9 and will get another 60 days. We fly home after April 21. We may decide to get our retirement 90 days once we gwt back to Canada. Then returnRio **********
@Kerry ******
edit to my answer: the flight is $87.74 Canadian per person round trip, not each way.
Ian **********
Although an METV is only valid for 6 months if you time your exit and entry correctly you can get almost 9 months in Thailand
Mario **********
9 March 60+30
J **************
Visa exemption will only be issued 2 times in a calendar year
Chris ********
@J *************
Incorrect, your spreading misinformationKerry *******
OP@J *************
yes fully understand that. We have proper visa from Canada so not using exemptionJ **************
@Kerry ******
I am assuming you can do the mathTodd *********
@J *************
we are all assuming you know the difference between visa exempt and visa entries.Kerry *******
OP@J *************
appreciate your feedback but not sure what you mean. We have a proper visa then go back to Canada and when we return in fall will have another proper visa. We can do the retirement visa but haven't gone that far yet.Todd *********
You can exit and re-enter anytime before Mar 9 and be stamped in for 60 days. Which can be extended for another 30 at any immigration office for 1900 baht. No problem. Enjoy
Kerry *******
OP@Todd ********
thanks Todd. That was how I read it but always need that extra advice as there are so many things to be aware of. Totally understand can change again lolTodd *********
@Kerry ******
there are some changes coming right now as you have likely been reading online. But none of those should have any effect whatsoever on your plans.Kerry *******
OPIgnore just saw Victoria...we are from AB
Kerry *******
OP@Todd ********
last year yes we went to Vietnam for 2 weeks so worked well. We used to live in Koh Tao way back in the day. Will absolutely reach out as we do jntend to come to Samui in New year. Where in CanadaTodd *********
@Kerry ******
I take it you border bounced on your own? No agency? METV is a good option for sure. I’m Canadian and we live on Koh Samui. Reach out if you are nearby, great beer and wine on hand ✔️😂
Kerry *******
OP@Todd ********
yes we were Herr last year on visa exemption and even then got detained by immigration when we did it the right way. This time we opted for the 6 month multi entry tourist visa in anticipation. No worries just want to work within the lines!!! Thanks againActivity
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