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What are the risks of returning to Thailand on a tourist visa after visiting Vietnam?
Mar 26, 2025
a year ago
Adam *********
ORIGINAL POSTERAny advice on the below I came to Thailand Nov-Jan on a 60+30 day tourist visa
February I stayed in the uk
I’ve returned march and plan the same 60+30 day tourist visa
However I don’t want to return to the uk this time, Iam thinking of visiting Vietnam for a month then return to Thailand
Do you this this process is risky and entry maybe difficult as Iam constantly reading people having problems and it’s starting to worry me
Iam only 38 so not sure if there a visa which suits my needs better than currently
I have a condo which is paid on a 12 month contract if that makes any difference
Thanks for any advice in advance
February I stayed in the uk
I’ve returned march and plan the same 60+30 day tourist visa
However I don’t want to return to the uk this time, Iam thinking of visiting Vietnam for a month then return to Thailand
Do you this this process is risky and entry maybe difficult as Iam constantly reading people having problems and it’s starting to worry me
Iam only 38 so not sure if there a visa which suits my needs better than currently
I have a condo which is paid on a 12 month contract if that makes any difference
Thanks for any advice in advance
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is concerned about the risks of re-entering Thailand on a tourist visa after visiting Vietnam, given their frequent travel patterns and immigration reports. Community members recommend looking into a six-month multiple-entry tourist visa for more assurance and less hassle at entry, noting potential complications with frequent re-entries on standard tourist visas. They also mention past experiences where multiple entries were smooth, highlighting the importance of proper visa management.
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Martin *******
You could pay 2000 baht for guaranteed entry, an immigration will wait for you just before immigration and take you straight through ,non questioned asked
Adam *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Martin ******
how mate ?Bri *****
We used to do this as well and provided a buggy
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@Adam ********
I used them on Sunday, I'll send you who i usedRobert ********
@Martin ******
Cann you tell me what you did? I’m interested too. Thanks 🙏🏽Martin *******
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messaged youReply to
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David ********
Get a visa for the 3rd entry is the best option. By then those immigration officers at the airport will whine at you or deny you entry if you use a waiver.
Petrov ********
Last year I was in Thailand on a tourist visa from November to February then I returned to Thailand in April. I went to Vietnam for 10 days in May I returned to Thailand and then in June I went to Japan then I returned to Thailand again. You will not have any problems before you fly in the airport there is a re-entry counter you have to pay 1000 baht and submit one application it takes 3 minutes if your application is ready Mine was ready on the computer, I just changed the dates. I think you should also include a photo. When you return, they will stamp your passport as long as your last stamp was valid. They don't ask any questions my 60 day stamp was expiring in 4 days when I was coming back from Japan they just told me it expires in 4 days I said I know. When I arrived I got another 30 days from the immigration office. The tourist visa is the best visa because you can travel freely and you don't owe them any explanations.
Adam *********
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Dwayne ********
Have things changed so much, I did that in the past. Came over on a tourist visa, then got a re-entry permit after being accepted by the Vietnam embassy. Went Vietnam for 2 weeks, then re-entered Thailand without issue. But was older days, my tourist visa stretched out to 9 months.
Adam *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Dwayne *******
yeah I’ve never felt so unwanted In a country ha I never looked into it as I it wasn’t planned for me to stay this long or even comeback. I am just seeing my option I would love to stay and enjoy more of Thailand but if there’s no way of staying Iam happy to explore other countries and maybe come back Thailand another time
Dwayne ********
@Adam ********
Vietnam is great though only had time for (I still call it) Saigon & Hoi Ann. Did spend 2 days in ‘very’ communist, Hanoi (didn’t care for both the food & people; night & day compared to the south). Cambodia was fun too, not so much the food or dust allergies but Angkor Wat temples were the finest I’ve ever seen.Reply to
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Baz *********
Check the Thailand embassy in your home country for Visa options like the 6 month multiple entry visa..
It's a much safer option and you can come and go without worrying about being denied visa exemption entry
It's a much safer option and you can come and go without worrying about being denied visa exemption entry
Willem ****
You are obviously no tourist. Immigration will notice that. There are reports of people being denied entry with lesser stay then your plan.
Bri *****
@Wil***
why is it obvious?Willem ****
@Bri ****
Read what the OP wrote. He confirmed my assessment.Adam *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Willem ***
I am a tourist Iam from the uk. I had planned to visit many country’s on a year long travel trip but I just love Thailand so much it’s unbelievable The people
The food
The travel
I just wanted to explore options to stay but maybe it’s not possible and that’s ok too
Bri *****
@Wil***
did he ? 😂Reply to
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Bri *****
Oh you laugh at yourself wow 🤩
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Adam *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Willem ***
yeah it’s starting to feel like Iam no longer a tourist, I do feel settled here so wonder which visa will suit my needs or even if one exists Surely they would want people to stay who are spending money in the economy or maybe they don’t and I have to travel elsewhere as I originally planned
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Jan ******************
If you also plan a trip to Vietnam and re-enter to Thailand I personally would have considered to apply for a six months multiple entries tourist visa at home before I left for Thailand to ensure your stay is covered with a visa. Gives you a 60 days stay with a possible 30 days extension each time you enter Thailand within 180 days.
Adam *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jan *****************
that’s something I will look into more, I only planned to come for 2 weeks There was never really a plan I just came and fell in love with the place and looking at options on what to do next
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@Adam ********
Sounds familiar.😉Adam *********
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can imagine Iam neither the first or the last ❤️Reply to
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Wayne *********
Condo lease will not help. It just proves your living here on visa exempt or 60 day tr visa and extension which they don't like
Adam *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Wayne ********
yeah I reading that in other posts, me and my Thai partner do a lot of travelling within Thailand and stay in hotels aswell but the condo was just the best option as a base so we don’t have to take all out stuff with us everywhereWayne *********
@Adam ********
well don't tell immigration about it while on a tourist or exempt visa. Just adds a rope around your neckAdam *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Wayne ********
thanks for the advice, any idea which visa would work better for my plans ?Wayne *********
@Adam ********
try dtv or lots of cost elite. Your to young for most. OR get married:)Adam *********
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