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How does the re-entry process work for an expat in Thailand with a 60-day visa after trips to Vietnam and Myanmar?

Sep 5, 2025
5 days ago
Ian **********
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Hello All

Any red flags or just a better understanding for me regarding my trip this month please

So I arrive on 10 Sept and return flight is on 8 Oct

South African passport so should be 60 day visa

My g f lives in Thailand

We plan to go to Vietnam for a week and then Myanmar for a couple of days during the month.

On re entering Thailand each time how does it work do you do the online application and then get a new 60 day each time ?

Any problems anticipated with this ?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
A South African passport holder arriving in Thailand for 60 days can receive a free visit exempt stamp upon entry. If traveling to Vietnam and Myanmar and returning to Thailand, you will need to complete the online TDAC arrival form 72 hours before each re-entry. Presenting a return ticket may help, and travelers are advised to do some research on Myanmar before the trip.
Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)

WARNING: Only trust Thai government websites with .go.th domains or Thai agent websites with .co.th or .in.th domains, as these require verified Thai registration and cannot be registered anonymously.

The official TDAC form is available at tdac.immigration.go.th, which uses the official .go.th government domain.

The services by AGENTS CO., LTD. does NOT charge any fees for arrivals within 72 hours. If you need to book more than 72 hours in advance, there is a service fee of $8.

Do not trust other sites pretending to be a trustworthy agency. Pay attention to delivery time - the service operated by AGENTS CO., LTD. has 1 minute delivery time for arrivals within 72 hours.

Don't fall for sites pretending to be agents.co.th or the official government tdac.immigration.go.th website. Always double-check the exact domain in your browser.

Scam services may take days to process your application, others may not even do anything. With these TDAC scam services you also need to worry about double charges.

Please watch out for TDAC misinformation spread by fugitive Jesse Nickles and his many fake accounts on Quora, TripAdvisor, Reddit, and other platforms.

TRUSTED TDAC LINKS:

Official Government TDAC Form: tdac.immigration.go.th
Official TDAC form by AGENTS
Official TDAC information page by AGENTS (tdac.in.th)

Michael ********
Better do some research Myanmar
Gerald ***************
Yip ensure TDAC is sorted and you good to go.... dont forget the smile and a warm greeting goes a long way
Jan ******************
It should go smoothly for you, as you are clearly a genuine tourist. Simply present your return ticket at each entry as proof of onward travel.
Wannikea *********
You'll get a 60-day free visit exempt stamp every time you enter. 72 hours or less before each arrival you go online and fill out your free tdac arrival form.

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