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What paperwork does my husband need for his upcoming trip to Thailand to avoid entry denial?

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October 3, 2018

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Hello all

Previous post and other similar posts are getting me worried about my husband’s visa situation. 

My daughter and I have ed and guardian visas, respectively. But my husband flies in and out of Thailand with US passport very frequently (once a month-ish). He just 30 days visa exempt when he lands and it hasn’t been a problem for 2 years. 

But recent posts are getting me worried. He is coming back on Friday, flying into Chiang Mai. What kind of paperwork should he have with him so he won’t be denied entry, please?

Thank you for your advise.

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A user is concerned about her husband's frequent travel to Thailand on a US passport, where he uses the visa exemption for his monthly visits. With recent discussions about potential issues regarding such frequent entries, she seeks advice on the necessary paperwork he should carry to avoid being denied entry on his upcoming flight to Chiang Mai. Suggestions from commenters include having cash (20,000 THB), proof of onward travel, and potentially a letter from his employer if he works abroad. They also discuss the possibility of him obtaining a longer-term visa linked to the user's own educational visa.

Robert *******

Both BKK Airports and Malaysian border check points want to see 20.000 Thb or equivalent currency when asked.

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Alvin ************

Thank you

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Alvin ************

An onward outbound flight and 10,000baht cash appx 300USD should suffice. I got deported for not having these

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Alvin ************

thanks

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Tod *********

you need to realize that despite the official rule being 10K baht or the equivalent in cash when entering on a 30 day visa exempt entry or a 15 day visa on arrival. BOTH airports at Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi are asking people entering on 30 day visa exempt entries for 20K baht NOT 10. :O

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Roger *********

If he is working somewhere else, might be worth getting a letter from his employer to say that he works month on/month off or whatever the arrangements are to explain his "commuting".

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Tod *********

so you have a visa/extension based on supporting a foreign child here and your daughter has the ed visa?

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Sylvia *****

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thank you

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Tod *********

, I don't live in Chiang Mai (so I couldn't comment on what counter to go to) but I'd say defintely take someone that can speak thai for you as well. I have found that most immigration officers have less than stellar engrish skills.

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Sylvia *****

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ok that sounds good but when you say stop in at immigration office, who do I talk to? There just seem to be counters with people doing specific jobs.

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Tod *********

Your husband might be able to 'piggy back' onto your extension of stay as 'married to a foreigner on a long term extension'

I'd stop in at your immigration office and see what the requirements are.

Seeing as you met the financial requirements to get a visa to take care of your foreign child that is on an ED visa the other parent can piggy back on your extension (although they might need to get their initial 90 day Non-O visa from a thai consulate in another country).

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Yes

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Tod *********

well at some point he will be called on the carpet and questioned by the officers at passport control about his extensive visa exempt entry history. It's a certainty and only a matter of time. I'd say it's time for him to start looking at other longer term visa options.

When stamping into the country he can always be asked to show the 3-proof-ofz; proof of 20K baht (or the equivalent) in cash, proof of onward travel in 30 days, proof of hotel booking or a confirmed lodging.

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Naomi ********

Tourist visas by flight in and out..with extension

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Sylvia *****

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thank you.

And yes, we are exploring different long term visas for him. He’s too young for retirement and we cannot afford Elite visa. Do you have any suggestions?

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Tod *********

, when asked for proof of funds when stamping into the country you must show cash. A bank account will not work.

As far as proof of lodging a lease would work. However if he's gonna be asked for anything it's gonna be proof of funds.

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It has to be in cash? Can we show bank book from Bangkok bank? And is lease agreement on our house ok?

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