Answered2 years ago
Should I apply for a tourist visa or can I enter Thailand visa free after my recent stay?
I have been here visa free for the past 110 days left for 3 days after first 60 days were up came back through DMK, a young IO wasn't happy for some reason and passed me on to her boss who asked me why I had come back I said I had a girl friend and he seemed happy to allow me in I will be leaving again in 9 days but returning 1 week later this time through BKK should I get a tourist visa or will I be ok visa free?
Answer summary
The user has been in Thailand visa-free for 110 days and is considering whether to apply for a tourist visa or attempt re-entry visa-free after a short departure. Community feedback suggests that due to previous interactions with immigration, a tourist visa might slightly improve chances of re-entry, yet given the user's flagged history, it's also indicated that a denial is possible. Users recommend seeking a longer-term visa and utilizing services like VIP lines to avoid scrutiny during re-entry.
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Михайло ********
It's better to arrange VIP line to avoid any questions
James *****
@Михайло *******
can you recommend a service?Михайло ********
@James ****
I've sent you a message! please, checkМихайло ********
@James ****
Passport copies are required before entering the certain airports. The list of the airports will be provided upon requestМихайло ********
@James ****
Yes, I do.
Jim ********
@Михайло *******
paying to skip the queues doesn’t eliminate the chance of being asked questionsМихайло ********
@Jim *******
Not in the case with an agents! when I say 0 questions))) it means 0 questions, and don't forget where are you landing!!! The Kingdom of Thailand- the country of limitless opportunities, which are not possible in your hone country or any other EU countries as well.
Bobby *******
@Jim *******
you don’t understand how the service works.Михайло ********
@Bobby ******
I suggest SO) I belive once he will try, will never take an extra risk anymore )))
Mike *****
Since you were pulled aside, it will only be a matter of time before a denial comes. Because a tourist visa is what it means. Saying that you have a girlfriend will only be an accepted excuse before one unhappy officer decides that you cannot go in.
My suggestion is to try and get a longer term visa as soon as you can.
My suggestion is to try and get a longer term visa as soon as you can.
Tak *******
OPI think the issue was with the young lady not being able to speak English Mike she said something to me in Thai and then brought me around the back to see her boss.
Михайло ********
@Mike ****
you are 100% rightTony ******
Nobody knows 😆 yet go find out .Where at the point these decisions will be made 🤔
Tak *******
OP@Tony *****
indeed I will and I'll let you know how I got on.😂Tony ******
@Tak ******
please do it's a question many of us are interested
Declan **********
A TR visa will only slightly increase your chances... With your history this year and being flagged already, you're still likely to be denied (if you can even get the visa) without a proper long-term visa or the use of an agent that can get you through the airport without issue.
Tak *******
OPDeclan, I don't plan on staying here any longer that Jan 4 2025, I will apply for the tourist visa when I get to Dublin but it may not be issued by the time my flight lands in BKK.
Михайло ********
@Declan *********
100% agree. I had the same situation))) stayed 6 months and was denied to enter Thailand via Suvarnabhumi the 3 d time, as soon I contacted an agent, all questions disappeared immediately 😕!))))) I was so happy to cross the border with 0 questions!)))) as I was informed it's possible to use this way unlimited amount of times !!!!!!Activity
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