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Is a same-day return flight the best option for extending a visa in Thailand?

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Anonymous *************

asked Mar 5, 2025

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So for only about 450b more than the price of an extension and hassle of organising all the paperwork & Courses & work Documents and potentially coming and going several times to immigration etc....

I've booked Same day return flights ✈️ with only 4hrs to wait...

For many maybe time is an issue or don't like flying so much but this is easily the best option for me currently...😊

I'm sure there many flights outta BKK to neighbouring countries but may also have to pay for Visa on arrival...

Have great day Folks 

😎🙏🏽

Answer summary

The post discusses the experience of choosing a same-day return flight for visa considerations in Thailand as a convenient alternative to the paperwork and hassle of visa extensions. The author mentions the cost-benefit of flights versus extensions, as well as the potential requirement for a visa on arrival in surrounding countries. Several comments reflect positive experiences with same-day return flights from Thailand to nearby countries, emphasizing ease and minimal questioning at immigration.

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Dave ********

Did you have any issues coming back with a same day return?

2 years ago

Anonymous *************

@Da**

not sure as I've never done it on this DTV Visa but I know people have done it with out issue but there again certain people have issues on land boarders ie Lao & Cambodia etc..

As far as I know the wording says has to leave the country within 180 days it doesn't specify the time length etc...

Have to wait and see but I've already seen posts and know people that have easily gotten through without having to "Oil / Grease" the well oiled money machine ...

2 years ago

Dave ********

Anonymous participant keep us posted!

2 years ago

Alain ***************

I did the same with laos. Morning out, evening back. The only question at suvarnabhumi was the purpose of stay and i was fully prepared to show proof of my soft power but he didn’t want to see. It was a bit more expensive than a bus, but I don’t like long bus trips

2 years ago

Javier ********

You can even spend a weekend visiting another country and come back for a bit more.

Doing an extension is not worth it.

2 years ago

Daniel *********

@Javier *******

this is something I’ve never got with this visa is how people move to another country but then don’t want to explore anywhere nearby every 3-6 months. Especially for the digital “nomad” people that want to stay put 🤷🏻‍♂️

2 years ago

Anonymous *************

@Jav***

yeah always another good option I've been to KL a few times recently so wasn't to bothered on this trip but Penang or other cities in S.E Asia for sure

2 years ago

Expat **********

No issue on same day return on a tourist visa?

2 years ago

Sujy *********

@Expat *********

This is DTV group so I'm assuming he's on it.

2 years ago