Answered10 months ago
What are the current requirements for entry into Thailand without a visa for frequent travelers?
Just Landed in BKK ~ On my 8th trip this year . No visa Run - Stays vary between 7-14 days each trip !
Asked to show my bank account ( App ) , What I do for work ( Pilot - Crew ) . End of story !
I was sent my way .
Ps: I think , it’s only a red flag if you have Multiple visa runs & staying close to your exemption timeline .
Happy Hollidays All 😵
Asked to show my bank account ( App ) , What I do for work ( Pilot - Crew ) . End of story !
I was sent my way .
Ps: I think , it’s only a red flag if you have Multiple visa runs & staying close to your exemption timeline .
Happy Hollidays All 😵
Answer summary
An expat shares their experience entering Thailand for the eighth time this year without needing a visa run. They mention being asked to show their bank account details and what they do for work, specifically as airline crew, before being allowed entry. The conversation touches on the perception that frequent visa runs can raise red flags, particularly if stays approach the exemption limit. Several commenters discuss their own experiences and the scrutiny on immigration practices.
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Fran *******
Why do they want to see your balance? Ismt 500k only needed at first?
Marshal *******
OP@Fran ******
no idea man , probably to see your financeChantelle ******
Is this your 8th visa exemption entry? Or do you have a visa?
Marshal *******
OP@Chantelle *****
visa Exemption - U.S PassportPaul *******
I just got to Thailand today (Dec 18) and was given much closer scrutiny than ever before. You better have your ducks in a row
Pertti *************
Only seasoned sexpats are whining here😂
Ian **********
They have a guideline limit of
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total days visa-exempt
ChiangMaiR***********
7-14 days is of course no problem. They want to catch people that live and work illegally lol.
This group is about thai visa. What you're talking about is visa exempt and sounds like bragging and doesn't really belong here.
This group is about thai visa. What you're talking about is visa exempt and sounds like bragging and doesn't really belong here.
Arma ********
What's this post about? Facepalm
Sean ******
@Arma *******
wants everyone to know that he's a pilotMarshal *******
OP@Sean *****
😂😂
John *****
First time i got questioned id been in the uk for 6 months. Hadnt done an extension in 3 years(and only then due to covid) and had a flight to philipines 26 days after i arrived.
Jordan *****
You mean they asked you to open the banking app?
Marshal *******
OP@Jordan ****
Correct Sir , Just to show my account balance
Illya ********
Probably because they know "pilot crew" don't make shit 😂
Chris ************
Your air line crew! Of course they would see nothing wrong with this. Next time tell them your are a sanitary engineer.
Thaimer ******
@Chris ***********
*you’re
Attractive**********
@Chris ***********
still asked to show bank acc. Thats something new. Never heard that one beforeMarshal *******
OPAttractiveAlpaca4057 I mean I guess it’s the equivalent for asking Cash on hand . It didn’t bother me , just showed my checking & she barely looked!
Richard ***********
Asked me at Don muang last week arriving in
Marshal *******
OP@Richard **********
factsMarshal *******
OP@Chris ***********
I might 😂Activity
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