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What are the potential issues for an American traveling to the Philippines and returning to Thailand?
Question I’m here In Thailand and wanted to visit Philippines for a week then come back to Thailand as my departure flight is out of Thailand June 25 is there any issues going to and returning from Philippines being an American ? Or is it wise I just get extension and stay here ?
Answer summary
An American currently in Thailand is considering a one-week trip to the Philippines and returning to Thailand before a departure flight on June 25. Key concerns include any potential issues when re-entering Thailand after the trip and whether to extend their stay in Thailand instead. It's noted that a Thai Pass is required for re-entry into Thailand, and they should be cautious about any regulations related to past COVID extensions. Having a return ticket may help mitigate unforeseen issues during re-entry.
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Jason ******
OPMy main concern was if any conflicts coming back from Philippines
Donna ********
@Jason *****
no conflicts, we are British and have just returned from Philippines yesterday. Just needed the Thailand Pass to get back into ThailandJason ******
OP@Donna *******
awesome thank you DonnaJames ********
@Jason *****
just meet whatever the requirements are for the Phillipines...and Thai Pass at the time of return.Jason ******
OP@James *******
ok thanksRyan ********
As long as you satisfy Thailand Pass requirements and don’t get caught in the crackdown on people returning who previously had COVID extensions.
Bring your ticket to show immigration when you return in case there are unforeseen issues.
Regarding the Philippines I don’t know anything about their requirements.
Bring your ticket to show immigration when you return in case there are unforeseen issues.
Regarding the Philippines I don’t know anything about their requirements.
Jason ******
OP@Ryan *******
ok thanks Thailand side is what was worried about I didn’t know how they were treating coming in from PhilippinesJason ******
OPI’ve had no Covid ext or anything like that thanks for the help
James ********
At this time all you will need is a Thai Pass to enter Thailand...
And what visa or extension...if any ...are you now on in Thailand ?
And what visa or extension...if any ...are you now on in Thailand ?
Francis ********
@James *******
and also must show prof of insurance even though you have the Thai pass . I had an issue April 29 flying from JFK in New York back to Thailand. I had the Thai pass and insurance but because the paper work was in Thai the airline at first would not let me board until I had insurance that was in English I had to buy insurance before I could get checked in . When I landed in Thailand then only the Thai pass was ok .Jason ******
OP@Francis *******
I bought AAA health insurance just so I could use it in other countries than just ThailandJames ********
Jason ******
OPNo to visit someone I know there
James ********
@Jason *****
so you entered visa exempt with 30 days stamped in on arrival and plan to get a 30 days extension of stay...then depart to the Phillipines.Jason ******
OP@James *******
no after first 30 days go to Philippines then return to Thailand for 30 more days then homeJason ******
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James ********
@Jason *****
it is easing up now with land borders NOW open to Lao, Cambodia and Malaysia...As well as easy access by air to Singapore and Vietnam.
Jason ******
OP@James *******
oh ok thank you bud I wanted to visit all the surrounding countries but it seems like a hassle to do so right nowJames ********
@Jason *****
then you should be okay... have your return ticket to your home to show if asked on your return to Thailand....as well if asked by your airline on check-in in Manila.Jason ******
OPMy flight out is June 25 because my plan was a week in Philippines then back for 30 days and then home
James ********
@Jason *****
remember your arrival day in Thailand counts as day #1Jason ******
OPJames ********
@Jason *****
and are you on an extension of stay, visa or did you enter recently visa exempt on arrival?And how long have you been in Thailand this time?
Jason ******
OP@James *******
I entered April 21Jason ******
OP@James *******
yes I’m here nowJason ******
OP@James *******
just kinda worked out that wayActivity
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