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What documentation do I need for re-entering Thailand after a trip to Vietnam?
Aug 29, 2022
4 years ago
Steve *******
ORIGINAL POSTERHi all, forgive me if this is an obvious question, but hoping someone can clarify.
I have been in Thailand now for 30 days + approaching the end of my subsequent 30 day extension.
I am flying to Vietnam for a 5 day break, to then return to Thailand and repeat the above cycle.
Can someone clarify what documentation I will need for a smooth return into Thailand (on a flight from Vietnam)
Many thank in advance!
Steve
I have been in Thailand now for 30 days + approaching the end of my subsequent 30 day extension.
I am flying to Vietnam for a 5 day break, to then return to Thailand and repeat the above cycle.
Can someone clarify what documentation I will need for a smooth return into Thailand (on a flight from Vietnam)
Many thank in advance!
Steve
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is asking about the documentation required to re-enter Thailand after a short trip to Vietnam. Responses suggest that if the user is from a visa-exempt country without any Covid-related extensions, they should only need their passport and proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test for a smooth return. Additionally, it's mentioned that applying for a tourist visa in Vietnam could extend their stay in Thailand.
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Brandon ************
Assuming you're from a country that qualifies for visa exempt.
It sounds like you don't have any Covid extensions in your passport, and if that's true you shouldn't have any issues.
You'll just need your passport and vaccination proof or negative covid test and you should be fine.
You could also consider applying for a tourist visa while you're in Vietnam if you want more time in Thailand, since that would give you 90 days with extension rather than 60 with visa exempt.
It sounds like you don't have any Covid extensions in your passport, and if that's true you shouldn't have any issues.
You'll just need your passport and vaccination proof or negative covid test and you should be fine.
You could also consider applying for a tourist visa while you're in Vietnam if you want more time in Thailand, since that would give you 90 days with extension rather than 60 with visa exempt.
Marc ********
@Brandon ***********
I have 3 covid extentions in my passport. Will I have problems entering Thailand when I go back later this year?Jo **********
@Marc *******
i had 6 covid extensions. After that I have entered 4 times visa exempt without a single question. I would not be concerned.Brandon ************
@Marc *******
no one can answer that, but you can do things to help prevent problems like having an actual visa and not entering visa exempt, and having the 3 proofs that they use to refuse entry to people.Marc ********
@Brandon ***********
what are the 3 proofs?Brandon ************
@Marc *******
proof of funds (20,000 baht or equivalent in another major currency in CASH ONLY), proof of accomodation (at least a week hotel reservation) and proof of onward travel (a ticket out of Thailand within 30 or 60 days depending on how long you'll be stamped in for).Marc ********
@Brandon ***********
ah ok gotcha. I have a return ticket and enough cash anyway.Hotel I usually only book for a night or two and then rent a condo.
But I could stay in a hotel for a week aswell.
Thank you
Brandon ************
@Marc *******
don't need to stay there, just make sure you have a printed reservation 😉Marc ********
@Brandon ***********
🆗️ good plan thanks again😊Reply to
Marc ********
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Dara ********
the visa exempt is not 45 days from October?
Graham ******
@Dara *******
Yes it will be when published in the Royal Gazette and becomes lawReply to
Graham ******
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Steve *******
@Brandon ***********
The OP might want to have the 3 proofs too. 20k in cash or equivalent currency, onward travel and accomodation.Jo **********
@Steve ******
the 20k requirement is practically never used. Immigration knows in this day of credit, bank cards and e payments that people don’t carry cash with them. If you are coming from a very poor country and are a national of that country you are likely to be asked. The same in many countriesSteve *******
@Jo *********
Rarely used maybe but still used and definately worth having the cash if you're concerned about being refused entry.Jo **********
@Steve ******
yes if you have concernsSteve *******
@Jo *********
Hence the OP's post!Jo **********
@Steve ******
just to be open why would you have concerns?Steve *******
@Jo *********
Not me, I dont have any concerns. The OP want's a "smooth" return to Thailand and asked the group for advice.Reply to
Steve *******
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