Hi there,
I have a question regarding visa exemption extension and, possibly, boarder runs please. I’d be grateful for any help anyone can give. We’re UK citizens.
We’ve been in Thailand for about 45 days having arrived on a 30 exemption and renewed at the Blue Tree immigration office in Phuket once already. Our stamp says we can only be here until 3rd June but we’d like to stay until early July. From what we’ve been told, it’s not possible to get our exemption renewed again so instead we have to leave the country and re-enter, in which case we’ll get another 30 day exemption which can then be renewed again (once) at an immigration office.
Firstly, Is that all correct as I’ve set out above please or have we misunderstood anything?
Secondly, we’re in Koh Lanta at the moment but thinking over moving to Ko Samui shortly. What would be the most hassle free way to do a boarder run from either of those places please, and what does in entail?
We’re thinking of going to Kuala Lumpa by plane potentially.
Is it a boarder ‘run’ or a boarder ‘bounce’ that we’re doing?
How long do we need to be out of the country for? Are there any risks of us not being let back into the country?
Any other hints and tips hugely appreciated.
Many thanks in advance 🙏😊
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is inquiring about their eligibility for extending their stay in Thailand under a visa exemption, specifically after initially entering the country on a 30-day exemption and extending it once already. They seek confirmation of their understanding that they need to leave Thailand and re-enter to obtain a new exemption, as well as guidance on the most convenient border run options from their current location in Koh Lanta to potentially Ko Samui and then to Kuala Lumpur. Responses confirm their understanding of the visa rules and suggest various border run options, including flying to Kuala Lumpur, making a stop in Ranong, or using agents for assistance.
