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Is it normal not to receive a stamp when re-entering Thailand after a trip?

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Nov 19, 2024

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I am currently in thailand on holiday with uk pass port. I came on 12th October 

I just did a 4 day trip to vietnam  by air, but I have just noticed that they did not stamp my passport on re entry back to thailand. Is this normal, I am booked to go home on the Dec 5th but was considering a longer stay.

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The user traveled to Vietnam from Thailand and noticed they did not receive a stamp upon re-entering Thailand. Several comments suggest checking the passport thoroughly for any missed stamps, as it’s common to find stamps in different locations or from previous pages. Additionally, advice includes visiting an immigration office for verification and emphasizes the importance of securing a re-entry stamp before leaving Thailand.

Nick ************

Look back in your passport as they sometimes stamp a blank spot in a previous page.

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Brandon ************

EVERY single time someone has claimed they did not receive an entry stamp, they were mistaken.

Take a better look in your passport. Look at every single page closely. Look inside of other stamps. It's in there.

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Lloyd *********

Where did you enter Thailand, and did you see an immigration officer or an automatic gate?. Useful for others to know

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@Lloyd ********

There are no automated entry gates for foreigners to enter Thailand.

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@Brandon ***********

that's what I thought and is why I asked the question

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Bob **********

If you scanned in you wouldn’t get a stamp

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Pete *******

I thought the new automatic gates were only in the departure halls?

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Wayne *********

they are not in the arrival. I certainly did not see them on Wednesday when I arrived

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@Wayne ********

yep wouldn’t make sense.

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Wayne *********

there is talk of it if the ETA gets going but even that's been stalled

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Pete *******

Or maybe for only Thai passport holders….

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Graham *******

Theses are going to be real problems when people claim to be not in country for less than 180 days

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ALi *******

It importnat to get re entry stamp before departure from Thailand.

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Myles *******

why if they are on holiday? They will be visa exempt

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ALi *******

you can get stamp at the airport.

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Myles *******

they dont need re-entry stamp. U are talking a load of rubbish. Re-entry stamp is for visa holders

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Graham ******

Go to your local Immigration Office (or the airport if you're close) for them to check your status on the system and get the appropriate stamp (if they can)

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