October 20, 2019
5 years ago
Seeking some advice with an existing multi entry tourist visa.
I've been in Thailand mostly back to back for two years, (left in April this year for 3 months) and re entered on a multi entry tourist visa which has its validity expiring on November 14.
(However my existing entry stamp is valid until November 27 and I can also extend this with an additional 30 days. I bordered crossed to Mae Sai on September 29).
My passport is an Australian passport and my existing visa was done in my home country after applying at the Thai embassy and passing certain requirements.
I am wanting to go visit some friends in Vietnam for perhaps ten days and re enter on the 13th to take the last leg of my visa. However I'm a little nervous about the possibility of not getting back in due to my passport being pretty much full of Thai stamps. My last year prior to this was some initial tourist visas, then I was on the education visa.
I discussed it yesterday with a friend who's been here for a few years, who was under the opinion that as long as I re enter on my existing visa, have a bank statement proving I have over a certain amount of money, an onwards ticket and return with 20,000 baht in my hand, that there should be no reason for me to be rejected.
I'd also be returning via CMX international, not Bangkok.
Can anyone shed any light if I return with all of these requirements, that there will be risk of rejection? The idea of being rejected makes me nervous and I feel like retreating to doing a typical Mae Sai border run, rather than leaving through an international airport.
(If I was to be rejected at Mae Sai I can still extend my existing visa which would take me through to December, as opposed to being stuck in an airport).
I'm aware that no one can give me an actual definitive answer, but would just appreciate any advice from someone who's more fluent in the Thai immigration law than myself.
Thank you for reading and appreciate your input and advice🙏
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user seeks advice on returning to Thailand with a multi-entry tourist visa, expressing concern about potential rejection due to their passport being filled with Thai stamps from previous entries. They plan to visit Vietnam for ten days, re-entering Thailand shortly before their visa expires. Comments suggest that while entry is not guaranteed, meeting the standard requirements such as proof of funds (20,000 baht), an onward ticket, and accommodation booking can help mitigate the risk.
