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Is it normal not to receive a departure stamp when exiting Thailand?
Thailand visa regulationsDeparture processVisa stampsImmigration proceduresElectronic passportExpat experiences
Dec 14, 2025
5 months ago
Authenti********
ORIGINAL POSTERI exited Thailand through BKK new automatic doors and I haven’t been given any DEPARTURE STAMPS.
It’s like I never left the country…
While I’m outside…
Normally when you exit they stamp with the departure date so that any future agent reading the passport can see you exited before your visa expire.
Is this normal ?
It’s like I never left the country…
While I’m outside…
Normally when you exit they stamp with the departure date so that any future agent reading the passport can see you exited before your visa expire.
Is this normal ?
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user shared concerns about not receiving a departure stamp when exiting Thailand through automatic gates, likening it to leaving without an official record. Several commenters clarified that this practice is normal and that exits are now recorded electronically, eliminating the need for physical stamps in the passport. Many noted that several countries have adopted similar systems, and the absence of a stamp does not affect legal status regarding their visa.
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Authenti********
ORIGINAL POSTERPeople insinuating i’m dumb for asking this question are clearly new in Thailand. 1 year ago they were still applying departure stamps in your passport.
MagentaLo*********
What the fuss? Many countries have done this for a long time. No exit stamps were given when I left the US and UAE.
Kaspars ********
Other countries never stamp (neither on arrival nor departure) - it’s normal. For example, Indonesia and Singapore
Darrell *********
If your on a visa that doesnt have multiple entry or leaving will make it expire they will pull you out and have you talk to an imigration official. You can add a multiple entry and or cancel a visa so that when you return there is not an issue.
Ian **********
OMG don't come back as you will be arrested for a massive overstay. You should not have used the auto gates as they're reserved for people that don't ask stupid questions. Seriously, what did you think happened. They have these auto gates all over the world
Fran *******
Wow wait what? Where is this? This is like we are finally living in 2003, almost there witht the present times, but rwally where can i get more info about this
Brian *********
It happened to me, they were fine about it when I returned.
Elías ********
Yes, normal.
Pui *****
Many countries in the world don't provide exit stamps. Completely normal. Even the USA doesn't.
Andrew ********
Biometric data - not only is record in your book but finger print and eye scan holds records as well - people with a new passport book cant say they never been there thailand isnt a third world country
Joris *****
You scan your passport it's exactly same
Craig ********
HCMC Vietnam needs to get with the times....worse airport for wait times security, immigration, and check in...no AC in main terminal and today no duty free ow and of course vietjet is delayed and we have just been moved gates (again) lol have to laugh or i cry....il try else where for the visa stamp next time
Anonymous ******************
Welcome to 2022 man, even places like indonesia already have this for exit and enter. Zero immigration staff.
Fran *******
Anonymous participant 453 i did a similar joke but said 2003, this should had been done long time ago
Mauro *********
Anonymous participant 453 Singapore is more then 12 year ...
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@Mauro ********
i frequent singapore, the full implementation is just during covid. Before covid its just for exit. I'm talking bout procedures for all foreigners btw, not citizens only gates.Reply to
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Stuart *********
The automatic gate wouldn’t have let you exit if you had overstayed your visa. Your exit has been recorded electronically and your passport now has one less stamp filling up its pages.
Authenti********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Stuart ********
thanks and what about the police or any agent that will be controlling my passport IN THE STREET ? (So without any computer to check the microchip). Aren’t they going to be like “hmm 🤔”?Joanne ********
AuthenticFox8040 pretty sure no one has ever been asked for their passport in the street in Bangkok unless they are breaking the law, and even then…
Authenti********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Joanne *******
you must be new in ThailandReply to
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Stuart *********
AuthenticFox8040 On your return to Thailand you’ll get a new entry stamp with a “valid until” stamp. That’s the only date any person will be interested in.
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Keith *******
Jason ********
@Keith ******
I did until they became dead weight 😅Reply to
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Ashleigh ************
They’ve upgraded. No exit stamp is now needed and your exit will be recorded electronically so the next immigration person will see it
Mauro *********
Hallo.... Came on..
Passport have microchip!!
Why call "electronic passport?".
🤣
Many countries is several year don't have any stamp when enter and when exit.
Don't worry.. is all in database online
Passport have microchip!!
Why call "electronic passport?".
🤣
Many countries is several year don't have any stamp when enter and when exit.
Don't worry.. is all in database online
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