Should I apply for a tourist visa or can I enter Thailand visa free after my recent stay?

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Nov 5, 2024

2 months ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

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?

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TLDR : 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

2 months ago

James *****

@Михайло *******

can you recommend a service?

a month ago

Михайло ********

@James ****

I've sent you a message! please, check

a month ago

Михайло ********

@James ****

Passport copies are required before entering the certain airports. The list of the airports will be provided upon request

a month ago

Михайло ********

@James ****

Yes, I do.

a month ago

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Михайло ********

Jim ********

@Михайло *******

paying to skip the queues doesn’t eliminate the chance of being asked questions

2 months ago

Михайло ********

@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.

2 months ago

Bobby *******

@Jim *******

you don’t understand how the service works.

2 months ago

Михайло ********

@Bobby ******

I suggest SO) I belive once he will try, will never take an extra risk anymore )))

2 months ago

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Михайло ********

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.

2 months ago

Tak *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

I 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.

2 months ago

Михайло ********

@Mike ****

you are 100% right

2 months ago

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Михайло ********

Tony ******

Nobody knows 😆 yet go find out .Where at the point these decisions will be made 🤔

2 months ago

Tak *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Tony *****

indeed I will and I'll let you know how I got on.😂

2 months ago

Tony ******

@Tak ******

please do it's a question many of us are interested

2 months ago

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Tony ******

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.

2 months ago

Tak *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

Declan, 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.

2 months ago

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 !!!!!!

2 months ago

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