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Should my Thai wife enter Thailand on her Thai passport or US passport?

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Jun 25, 2022

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Coming to Thailand July 4th for longer than a year visa all sorted should my Thailand wife go as Thailand passport or us passport?

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The discussion revolves around whether a Thai citizen, married to a US citizen, should enter Thailand using her Thai passport or her US passport. The consensus among commenters is that using the Thai passport is preferable to avoid immigration complications. Some participants share their personal experiences, highlighting that entering with a Thai passport has been hassle-free, while entering with a US passport might create unnecessary issues. Recommendations lean strongly towards using the Thai passport for entry.

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If you have Thai passport why use any other ..don't make sense

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Steve **********

Zero reasons to enter Thailand on her US passport. It creates needless immigration hassles.

My wife enters America on her US and Thailand on her Thai and has had zero issues.

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@Steve *********

does she leave US with us passport and then enter Thailand with Thailand passport

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Steve **********

yes. Exactly what she does.

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Gottfried *********

My wife enters for shorter periods on Thai, but it's always a worry that if there is some sort of a Thailand issue things might go south. So my thoughts are to be safe she mostly enters on Aus Passport to eliminate being treated as a Thai Citizen. Just my thoughts 🤔

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Peter ****************

I think with US passport she only has visa exempt for 30 days or needs a visa ?

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correct

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Jeffrey ************

Up to her...

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John **********

I am guessing using her Thai passport will be easier.

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