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What are the options for my friend regarding a tourist visa and safe passage services in Thailand?
My friend is coming to Thailand soon and he has been 3 times last year, he has looked at tourist visa but fears it won’t arrive in time
Did I read on here there is a safe passage company
2000 baht ? Or have I dreamt it
Did I read on here there is a safe passage company
2000 baht ? Or have I dreamt it
Answer summary
The conversation revolves around the best options for a friend's upcoming trip to Thailand, especially concerning the tourist visa application and expedited entry services. Several comments discuss the reliability and cost of safe passage services, varying from 2000 to 3500 THB, with mixed opinions on the necessity and effectiveness of these services. A consensus suggests that while tourist visas might take time, using an express service can expedite entry but does not guarantee preferential treatment at immigration. Additionally, there are warnings regarding the scrutiny of frequent short-term entries, emphasizing the importance of proper visa choices based on previous stays.
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Gerar ********
It’s not a safe passage way for what you pay but just a shortcut for the waiting lines.
The immigration officer will check and treat him as anybody else.
The immigration officer will check and treat him as anybody else.
Andreas *********
Complete nonsense. And you will get a tourist visa via the app in a few days. And everything is safe.
Graham ******
Andreas Trummer It's a website not an app.
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Michael **********
Graham Seal and not a visa
Rob *********
Andreas Trummer which app
Mma *******
That’s correct Safe Entry around 2,500-3,000 bht. Includes Priority Lane your thru without waiting.
Graham ******
It doesn't matter that much how many times he has entered in the last year or more, what matters is how long he stayed each entry and whether he returned "home" before entries.
Richard ***********
OPYou mean left Thailand or actually went back to UK because he was in the states for 6
Weeks
Weeks
Graham ******
Richard Broderick I mean not spend time nearby such as Vietnam, Laos etc before returning. US would not raise a red flag to Immigration.
Colin **************
He can use an express company to expedite the immigration process. But it’s not 2,000 baht try more like 8,000-10,000 baht. Expect to pay closer to $300 to get expedited immigration services
Paul **********
Your mate should stop reading crap on social media, unless he is trying to live here long term on border bounces and has pages of entry stamp, he will be fine.
Ralph *******
Paul Franklin That’s not true. I came twice last year and stayed 60 days each time. Had 4 month break between visits. Arrived this March and was told that next time I will need a long term visa. Said tourist visa won’t be suitable.
Sylvia ********
Ralph Tyson my partner had same problem he had a 30 day extension once and a 6 month gap back in uk
Justin **********
Ralph TysonI'm guessing you are staying for 2 months again ?? If you came in March for say 3 weeks max would be ok ! ?
Paul **********
Ralph Tyson they are clamping down on people doi g 60 days the 30 extension, multiple times, immigration can see who is doing what, stop spreading BS and misinformation
Richard ***********
OPSafe entry or visa. ? Non o easy
Ralph *******
Justin Roocroft Short visits (2-3 weeks) aren’t a problem. It’s when you stay 60 or 90 days. They are clamping down on it. I really don’t know what I will do next time.
Richard ***********
OPThanks Paul it was me that said it to him ha
Trevor *********
Last year is not this year . It starts 1 Jan.
Did he/ her go back to their home country .for a period of time .
Did he/ her go back to their home country .for a period of time .
Steve *******
Trevor Rickard It doesn't reset on the 1st Jan, it's all about previous stays in Thailand. Having said that the OP's friend should be fine. The problems come when trying to stay long term in Thailand without the correct visa
GreyEle*******
Steve Greir have seen a couple of migration lawyers on YouTube talk about calendar year focus and only 2 visa free entries if you do a border run.
Graham ******
GreyElephant🐘 If you do 60+30 then border bounce for a new 60 plus an extension then that is the behaviour that the increased scrutiny is in place to stop. 3, 4, 5 etc visa exempt entries are ok for true tourists.
Steve *******
GreyElephant🐘 The 2 visa exempt land border entries per year stopped when the 60 days visa exemption was introduced, about 2 years ago
Steve *******
GreyElephant🐘 YouTube 😂😂😂😂😂
Trevor *********
Steve Greir I was there 3 times last year , once this year , about to go back next week all on the 60 day visa .
As per the tax year must be some start date . Like how they know you stayed 150 days . Or like tax resident 157 days if no start date ?
Ps each time was about 50 days stay
As per the tax year must be some start date . Like how they know you stayed 150 days . Or like tax resident 157 days if no start date ?
Ps each time was about 50 days stay
Paul *******
No start date like a tax year, if you border run you'll get question. Not a 60 day visa, 60 days visa exempt. If you had a tourist visa it would not be an issue
Sylvia ********
Trevor Rickard they stopped my partner when we returned from Vietnam, entries too many times based on last year history, it certainly is not a calendar year. But only in Asia 5.5 months per year, no longer allowed on exempt stamps
Steve *******
Trevor Rickard Give it up, you're spouting absolute bullsh*t
Graham ******
Trevor Rickard the tax year does not matter to Immigration, they just look back at your last entries over the last 12 to 24 months maybe
Trevor *********
Paul Jones what's looking to stay long term . Extensions boarder runs .
I avoid any of that .
I avoid any of that .
Paul *******
Trevor Rickard You entry and exit are stored on the system. They know when you arrive and leave. You get pulled if your looking to stay long term without the correct visa no hard dates or resets just if your travel raises flags
Richard ***********
OPYes left December until next week
Oleksandra **********
Thaivisa service(dot)com for Bangkok airports. The price depends on a passport, but it is around 2500-3500 THB.
Michael *********
Oleksandra Kazakova 2500 to 3500 baht is that what it should cost for a holiday visa?
Oleksandra **********
Michael EdwardsAs far as I know, the price depends on a passport and not on a type of visa. But it is always better to message them and ask for details.
Dirk ****************
No I think 20.ooo bhat
Richard ***********
OPThat’s too
Much he will probs just risk it
Much he will probs just risk it
Sujy *********
Richard Broderick Risking it is low IQ. Safe passage is dirt cheap and guaranteed entry on visa exempt. Getting a tourist visa is a waste of time (give you the same 60 days), and doesn't increase your odds of getting in.
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