Unanswered7 months ago
What are my options for visiting Thailand after a recent entry rejection and plans to marry?
Not sure if I have problem visiting Thailand next time. Here is my traveling history and I really appreciate for any comments and advices for my situation.
April 25'- June = 60 days VF
June - Aug = 60 days VF
Sep - Oct = 54 days VF
Nov - Feb 26' = 60 days VF + 30 days visa extension
*VF = Visa Free
I attempted to visit Thailand with visa free entry last month; however, I got rejected from entering and sent back to where I flew from.
I plan to apply for a tourist visa and visit Thailand for 20 days in order to get married with my Thai girlfriend next month in April. We both have the single certificate ready, as well as appointment for marriage ceremony at the city hall in Bangkok ready. I (foreigner) will also have to visit the embassy of my country in Bangkok before marriage ceremony.
Thank you in advance for any comments and advices.
April 25'- June = 60 days VF
June - Aug = 60 days VF
Sep - Oct = 54 days VF
Nov - Feb 26' = 60 days VF + 30 days visa extension
*VF = Visa Free
I attempted to visit Thailand with visa free entry last month; however, I got rejected from entering and sent back to where I flew from.
I plan to apply for a tourist visa and visit Thailand for 20 days in order to get married with my Thai girlfriend next month in April. We both have the single certificate ready, as well as appointment for marriage ceremony at the city hall in Bangkok ready. I (foreigner) will also have to visit the embassy of my country in Bangkok before marriage ceremony.
Thank you in advance for any comments and advices.
Summary so far
The user seeks advice on traveling to Thailand after facing entry rejection, detailing their travel history under visa-free entries and plans to marry a Thai girlfriend. The community discusses the implications of frequent short-term stays, suggesting concerns about immigration scrutiny and recommending a tourist visa for the upcoming visit. They emphasize the importance of obtaining the correct long-term visa post-marriage.
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Andrew *********
To many visits on a tourist visa close to each other. Seems your trying to border hop but flying back and from your own country. Dates are to close to each other and many times . Red flag
John **********
There's not a huge difference between a visa exempt entry and a tourist visa, both are for short term tourism which isn't you. Also bear in mind if you are planning to stay once married some immigration offices require you to have been married for 2 months before they will allow you to apply for a visa based on marriage
Vivid *******
OP@John *********
some immigration offices as in the embassy / consulate?John **********
@Vivid ******
no immigration offices inside Thailand
Wannikea *********
You have pushed it to the limit. Get a safe entry agent, the owners of this group.
Vivid *******
OPWannikea Wanblee Can you further explain what is a safe entry agent? Thanks.
Brandon ************
@Vivid ******
you pay an agent who makes arrangements with the immigration officers at the airport. They will meet you when you get off the plane and bring you through immigration, no questions asked.Brandon ************
@Ralph ******
generally yes.Ralph *******
@Brandon ***********
Are there any catches, such as each time getting more expensive?Brandon ************
@Ralph ******
Yes. If the agent accepts your money and gets your information, it's guaranteed.Ralph *******
@Brandon ***********
Is it guaranteed?
Stephen ********
Probably because you're trying to live in the country without a real visa
Vivid *******
OPStephen Howell Do you think is it possible for me to get a tourist visa for marriage ceremony this time and apply non-o visa (marriage) for my next entry?
Stephen ********
Vivid Umiko It seems unlikely. What age are you? If over 50 get the non-O (over 50) from an embassy
Vivid *******
OPStephen Howell I'm only in my 30s
Dave *******
I would suggest you are pushing your luck
Although saying that ,no one on this page can tell if you will be successful or not. Your success is based solely on the decision of the Immigration officer and their assessment of your travel history and how you respond to questions asked. Be prepared to have a back up plan. When you say you will a tourist visa, is this an actual visa or do you mean the visa exempt?
Although saying that ,no one on this page can tell if you will be successful or not. Your success is based solely on the decision of the Immigration officer and their assessment of your travel history and how you respond to questions asked. Be prepared to have a back up plan. When you say you will a tourist visa, is this an actual visa or do you mean the visa exempt?
Vivid *******
OPDave Allen I plan to apply for either a single-entry or multiple-entry tourist visa this time, not visa exempt / visa entry
Graham ******
"Lives in Bangkok" so get the correct visa
Ralph *******
I’m surprised you’ve got away with it! Certainly look at getting a visa. I was told that a tourist visa wasn’t good enough and I need a long term visa.
Vivid *******
OPRalph Tyson Did you get a long term visa at the end? I got rejected from entering last month and the immigration officer suggested me to get a tourist visa if I am really visiting Thailand as a tourist
Graham ******
Vivid Umiko but you are not a tourist, you've admitted that plus the "Lives in Bangkok"
Graham ******
Vivid Umiko I think you'll need to pay for safe entry, even with a Tourist Visa
Vivid *******
OPGraham Seal So do you think is it possible for me to get a tourist visa for marriage ceremony this time and non-o visa for marriage next time?
Ralph *******
Vivid Umiko They let me in but with a warning about a visa. I asked if a tourist visa will be ok and they said no, that I would need a long term visa. The options for me are rather limited.
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