Answered7 months ago
Is the immigration process at BKK efficient for Non O visa holders?
BKK Immigration A Breeze
Just arrived at BKK, very small queue as it was 05:00.
I have a Non O Visa, showed the officer the paperwork, she looked at it stamped my passport all done in less than 3 mins.
Just arrived at BKK, very small queue as it was 05:00.
I have a Non O Visa, showed the officer the paperwork, she looked at it stamped my passport all done in less than 3 mins.
Answer summary
The discussion revolves around the ease of passing through immigration at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) with a Non-O visa. The original post notes minimal wait time (under 3 minutes) during an early morning arrival, praising the efficiency of the immigration process. Commenters share similar experiences, generally reflecting satisfaction with the speed and smoothness of their interactions at immigration. Several contributors also discuss the current travel environment, including low traveler numbers due to external factors, and the overall sentiment of expats regarding their immigration experiences in Thailand.
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Jack *******
I agree gone through it twice in the last 5 months both time very easy. Congratulations where it’s due, well done Thailand immigration 👏 👏
Richard ***********
It dead in Thailand songkran will be a little
Upturn then 7 months it misery for bar owners and girls
Upturn then 7 months it misery for bar owners and girls
James *******
Richard Broderick That's what Thailand is to you right?
Richard ***********
No that’s what Thailand is for people running businesses around Tourists
James *******
Richard Broderick businesses are not just bars.
Scott *******
It’s just your luck how many flights arrive at roughly the same time.
Chris ******
Was there midday on April 2nd.
55 minutes of queuing
55 minutes of queuing
Ant *******
High season well and truly over. Friends saying things are very very quiet in many places. Going to be some sad bar owners and girls this year.
Larry ***************
Because you have a non-o they should stamp it and let you through right away there shouldn't be any delay for any reason
Peter ******
I was EXACTLY the same last night when I got in about 7.30pm. My first time arriving in my NON O visa, 3 month stamp straight through. After reading so much negative stuff here I wasn't sure what I was expecting, but it was no problems at all.
Jo **********
i entered at 11:00 and 15:00 in the last two weeks the airport was empty. Few travelers because of the war
James **********
you're not allowed to post positively here, the whinging old expats don't like it!😏
Paul ********
James Mitchell I am on a non o multiple re entry visa. I have not done a 12 week report because I come in out of Thailand several times a year. Never had an issue.
Your correct though given the whinging they create, you would think they would return to there amazing home countries 😉
Your correct though given the whinging they create, you would think they would return to there amazing home countries 😉
Pete ********
Couldn’t wait to post this on Facebook could you hahaha
Mike *******
I think this is the same one I will have when I arrive in June
Tony *********
I arrive at 8am each time I come and never been more than 5 minutes at immigration. Smooth each time
Andi ***********
Early hours is the best for arrival.
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