What options do I have if my next tourist visa application for Thailand is rejected?

Thailand Visa Visa Application Process e-Visa Tourist Visa Visa Rejection Immigration Advice Expats in Thailand Visa Solutions/Agents

Oct 5, 2024

11 days ago

David *******

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After my rejection 7th august trying to fly out for a few days to Phnom phen then back I'm a little twitchy about whether my next tourist visa application through E visa will be accepted .   I had been in Chiang Mai about 22 months using tourist visas hence rejection ..  

I'm hoping it'll go through smoothly but if not I'm gonna have to find some way , any known agents that can be used in KL if you splash the cash to help if it is rejected ..  I need to return to empty my condo .  1 year contract ends in december...

 After one more 60 day stay I'll be off back to Europe .  I don't fancy taking the gamble and just flying in . Another rejection and being forced to return to KL would make things very tricky .

I'm just trying to figure out any other option should the e visa be rejected in advance ...

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The original poster is concerned about the potential rejection of their upcoming e-visa application after a previously denied entry for attempting to fly out of Thailand; they have been in the country for about 22 months using tourist visas. While community members offer various opinions, including the acknowledgment that long-term stays on tourist visas can lead to scrutiny by immigration officials, suggestions include applying for a longer-term visa, using agents for assistance in immigration processes, and considering different borders or methods for visa runs. The conversation highlights a mix of humor and serious advice on navigating visa issues as an expat in Thailand.

Cubi ******

Good luck

8 days ago

Terary **********

Can you explain the reason for the rejection?

Also, did you try a land border?

Also, You can get an eVisa online.

10 days ago

Graham ******

@Terary *********

"I had been in Chiang Mai about 22 months using tourist visas hence rejection"

10 days ago

David *******

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@Graham *****

Yep, I reckon if I had done what I usually do , gone to Laos made another tourist visa it would have been ok ... Flying in and out like I did was foolish

9 days ago

Terary **********

@David ******

But I thought visa exempt by air was unlimited.

8 days ago

Luit *****************

@Terary *********

no limits for tourist use does not mean you can use it also unlimited to live in Thailand

8 days ago

David *******

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@Terary *********

#metoo but obviously not ..

8 days ago

Terary **********

@David ******

I have been in Thailand for 10 years. I have had a few 1 year non-o visa but most were tourist visas. Are you sure you didn't piss-off somebody?

7 days ago

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Terary **********

Michael *******

The ETA will put a stop to all these issues, can’t come soon enough, take the burden away from immigration at the airport, and let people know exactly where they stand before travel. Speed up arrival process as well.

10 days ago

Maxim ***********

Adding to that, the ETA, which was supposed to be early next year, was delayed because obv they have no idea what they are doing and probably got a lot of pushback from a few rich Thai family who are well connected within the agent industry (take their cut). They can't even make the 90 days online report work without lag. ETA is hopeless.

10 days ago

Greg ***********

@Maxim **********

agreed. That's exactly what I have been thinking along the line. the ETA is only for those who wish to do a visa-exempt entry. All other visa categories will still have to be applied for at Thai embassies and consulates. The ETA, implied into the E-visa system, will only cause more delays, as the E-visa system is NO automatic system - the application needs to be decided by a human being. So it's actually MORE work and not less, unless the Thais find a way to automate & digitalize the process. The proposal to implement it into the existing E-visa system was a wrong decision, unless they totally re-build the online system

10 days ago

Michael *******

used if for past year without an issue, know lots of folk using it without a problem lots of dinosaurs out there….😊👍

10 days ago

Maxim ***********

@Greg **********

It will take years to built.

10 days ago

Michael *******

@Maxim **********

why ? cut and paste Malaysia, Singapore , or Aussie system - bunch of consultants will put it together in months

10 days ago

Maxim ***********

@Michael ******

Why? This is Thailand. You've not been here long enough or what? They can't get the 90 days report to work properly online.

10 days ago

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Maxim ***********

Greg ***********

@Michael ******

the ETA is only for those who wish to do a visa-exempt entry. All other visa categories will still have to be applied for at Thai embassies and consulates. The ETA, implied into the E-visa system, will only cause more delays, as the E-visa system is NO automatic system - the application needs to be decided by a human being. So it's actually MORE work and not less, unless the Thais find a way to automate & digitalize the process. The proposal to implement it into the existing E-visa system was a wrong decision, unless they totally re-build the online system

10 days ago

Declan **********

@Greg **********

I highly suspect theyve bit off more than they can chew and it will end up like other systems such as Malaysias. Just a notification into an automatic system and that's it. No acceptance, no rejection. When you arrive if your passport flags an issue you'll get booted from the gate and sent to an IO manning a passport control station just like in Malaysia and other countries.

10 days ago

Greg ***********

@Declan *********

exactly! Like the newly set-up Malaysian MDAC . . it would mean that Thai need a wholly separate system from their E-visa system

10 days ago

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Greg ***********

Clare ******************

Can you not apply for the DTV visa?

10 days ago

David *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

I happy to apply for anything that's the resources I have here can cover... Me main pot stuck outta reach in Thailand ...

10 days ago

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David *******

Pete ********

Hi brother , you can use an agent to have an immigration officer meet you in the airport and escort you through immigration and get stamped with out any questions ……

I tried to tell you this and admin removed my comment trying to help you ….. they said I was soliciting services….. I Wasent soliciting any services just trying to help the OP

Again not soliciting any services just trying to help the original poster get back to Thailand with out any issues

Can always DM me for advice ( not any services ) ….

10 days ago

Karl ********

I know an agent in KL if you need.

10 days ago

David *******

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@Karl *******

DM a link and I'll take a look ... Cheers

10 days ago

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David *******

Frank **********

This us what happens sometimes when you play the system. You got denied entry. Next time when you return get a proper visa.

10 days ago

David *******

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@Frank *********

Thanks for the advice Fwank 👍

10 days ago

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David *******

SJ *******

Medical visa is the way to go, while there also get some basic mai Thai lesson particularly how to duck….those Billy Boys can get nasty DV can be a real issue.