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What are the risks of reentry to Thailand on tourist visas if I have a rental contract?

Thailand Visa Rules Reentry to Thailand Visa Exemptions Tourist Visa Issues Rental Contracts and Immigration Expats in Thailand Immigration Checks at Airports Visa Renewal Challenges

Mar 14, 2025

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Update: Got pulled to the side at airport. Warned that they will not accept such visa trips anymore. So was left in with warning that next time only visa, if I want to stay longer then 2 months. So I guess, the visa renewal trips will get harder in future. 

I only showed rental contract after the red button was pushed. Because they did not ask about hotel etc, and no question asked about contract.

And in Vietnam, all was checked for onward ticket out of Thailand. About 10 people was pulled aside, some made it throu after paying expensive tickets (onwardticket was to slow) others did not board plane.

^^

I know there are no real answer to this, and it's down to immigration officer. 

But I wounder if peoples have been denied entry under same conditions.

Every year, I visit Thailand from January to April. And last 2 years also 1 month in October.

Before I used 60 days tourist visa with extension by immigration office or fly out on 4-5 days trip.

I rent all year apartment because it gives better renting options and I avoid alot of fuss dragging luggage.

I'm currently in Vietnam, and returning today after 4 days trip. For new 60 days.

I have returning ticket to Norway 29 April, so within the new 60 days.

I have rental contract and 20.000thb in cash when entering. 

I have zero overstay or any problem with police/immigration. Or never late on renewal

Anyone been denied reentry on such conditions?

Also, what agents/price that offers guarantees on reentry 60 day exemption.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user reports complications at the airport concerning reentry to Thailand under a tourist visa exemption. They were warned that such visa trips may not be accepted in the future, especially after showing a rental contract. Community comments emphasize that presenting a long-term rental agreement can lead to misunderstandings about one's status as a tourist, suggesting instead to use hotel reservations for first nights. Others discussed the growing concerns about frequent reentries and provided experiences that reflect recent stricter immigration checks. The conversation includes advice on obtaining proper visas and the importance of not volunteering information that could signal long-term stay intentions.

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You showed your rental contract while on a tourist exemption. They did not tell you to show that, you should have booked an onward flight or a cancelable ticket. Same with hotel reservations can book for proof and then cancel after without paying. Simple safe guards like this would have kept you from issues on the bounces.