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What recent changes have been made to entry requirements for Thailand, and how can expats avoid being denied entry?

Aug 9, 2025
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⚠️ Increased Entry Denials ⚠️

We have recently received more reports of travelers being denied entry at airports and land crossings. Most cases involve individuals who have entered Thailand multiple times or stayed for extended periods in 2025 without holding a long-term visa.

Our team offers a fast-track service with pre-screening and safe-entry support. This allows you to check in advance if you might face any issues, helping ensure smooth entry into Thailand and avoiding the inconvenience of being turned back.

Cost for these types of services range from ฿2,000 to ฿4,000 for most cases.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
Recent reports indicate an alarming rise in entry denials for travelers at airports and land crossings in Thailand, particularly affecting those who frequently enter or have extended stays without a long-term visa. To mitigate this risk, a new fast-track service offering pre-screening and check-in support is available, costing between ฿2,000 to ฿4,000, aiding travelers in ensuring smooth entry into Thailand. Community discussions highlight the importance of proper visa arrangements and reveal first-hand experiences regarding entry hurdles.
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Clifton ************
Can we just apply for Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa?
Gianpaolo ******
I can confirm that it's all true! In February, immigration didn't want to let me enter Thailand! They told me to stubbornly... after ten years of always entering with a tourist visa, that's enough! They made me sit aside and after 2 hours of insistent pleas from my girlfriend who had come to Italy with me, they granted me entry on the condition that I got married as soon as possible! So on March 28th (the very day of the earthquake, 😂😂😂) I got married in Bangkok! On April 17th, I asked Udon Thani immigration for a marriage visa! It was approved on the 30th! On July 7th, I asked for the annual extension, which is under consideration! I have to go back to immigration on August 27th! Postscript: Immigration in Bangkok didn't ask for any bribes! The immigration staff in Udon Thani are very friendly and kind.
Felipe **********
You should not be allowed to advertise with fear like this... Admin should ban this.
Mma *******
@Felipe *********
It is a sound and professional service mate. I’ve used it to avoid ques at Immigration. Straight thru Priority lane, no 2 hour wait at Immigration.
Todd *********
@Felipe *********
lol. What are you talking about
THAI ******************************
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@Felipe *********
We probably should have shared this earlier, but this is exactly why we posted it.

Many unaware of how much more challenging things have become.
Brandon ************
@Felipe *********
They ARE the admin.... and what fear? This is the reality of today. You just have to read the dozens of reports across many Facebook groups and other online communities.
Dave ******
From my personal experience I have nothing but thanks to
@THAI *****************************
.

Retirement visa sorted quickly, all questions answered almost immediately.

My first 90 day report sorted, no queueing for hours.
Michael ********
@Dave *****
In great accord with your appreciation of Thai Visa Centre. They have done the same for myself. And given great peace of mind living here in Thailand. My sincere respect and appreciation for Thai Visa Centre and staff.
Dave ******
@Michael *******
absolutely, trust me if they were shite the who of Facebook would hear about it! 🤣🤣🤣
Dave **********
Interested
THAI ******************************
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@Dave *********
Our team can be contacted via LINE ( https://tvc.co.th/line ), or EMAIL (
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), or EMAIL ( help@tvc.co.th ).
Jonathan *************
I applied for a tourist visa. If you're not sure, I highly recommend applying one at your embassy.
Todd *********
@Jonathan ************
it’s pointless. This is a much better option
Farang ******
@Jonathan ************
Even with an tourist visa they still can send you back home.
Gianpaolo ******
@Farang *****
of course
THAI ******************************
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@Farang *****
It’s less common, but we have had reports of it occurring.

If you’re entering on a TR visa, make sure you have the equivalent of 20,000 THB with you to minimize the risk of being denied entry.
Jonathan *************
Tony *********
It all comes down the the IO having his /her coffee on the day if you get entry or denied.. I dont believe an agent has guaranteed entry into the Kingdom
THAI ******************************
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@Steven **************
This is incorrect, we offer emergency services as well but the costs can be much higher.

We are often contacted urgently by travelers facing entry denials, and in many cases we are able to successfully resolve the situation. To prevent this from happening in the first place, we recommend booking our screening services in advance.

Please do not spread misinformation, as long as you have not lied with provided information to us it is guaranteed.
Todd *********
@Tony ********
so wrong. Cmon man.
THAI ******************************
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@Tony ********
We coordinate your entry with FastTrack, and prescreen your arrival.

It is highly unlikely to have any trouble if you use our services.
Tony *********
@THAI *****************************
Thats every agents motto " Highly Unlikely " But it's still a chance you can still be denied
Todd *********
@Tony ********
what is it that you fear? People have been doing this for years and years
THAI ******************************
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@Tony ********
You can also contact us if you are about to be denied, and we can assist but these scenarios are much more expensive.
John **********
Deniz **********
Flight entrance included?
THAI ******************************
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@Deniz *********
This is for Fast Track + Pre-screening
Deniz **********
@THAI *****************************
I mean your service is valid at the airport?
THAI ******************************
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@Deniz *********
Yes: BKK, DMK, HKT, CNX, USM
Max *************
Very convenient reports I must say. 😎
THAI ******************************
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@Max ************
If you’re suggesting they aren’t real, you can check multiple other groups and forums for confirmation.

This became much stricter starting in June 2025, particularly regarding entry history for this year.

We have not heard of any issues if the traveler has not entered Thailand before in 2025, or has entered but stayed less than 2 months.
Max *************
@THAI *****************************
No warning signs are needed.⚠️ It's not an earthquake or tsunami.
Mark *******
Hello

Please message me I’m interested in your services
THAI ******************************
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@Mark ******
Our team can be contacted via LINE ( https://tvc.co.th/line ), or EMAIL (
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), or EMAIL ( help@tvc.co.th ).
Ni**
Syed *************
Message me. I’m interested in your service
THAI ******************************
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@Syed ************
Please note that this is only available to travelers from nationalities that were already eligible for visa-exempt entry prior to the recent visa policy changes.
Syed *************
@THAI *****************************
I need your regarding to visa application
THAI ******************************
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@Syed ************
Our team can be contacted via LINE ( https://tvc.co.th/line ), or EMAIL (
**************
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), or EMAIL ( help@tvc.co.th ).
Jeremy ********
So you’re telling me a person who has had no visa at all since let’s say Nov
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to present (9 months), been in country on visa free stamps and extensions

Can pay the ฿2,000-฿4,000 for perpetuity and never get denied entry….

That’s amazing
John **********
@Jeremy *******
all depends on people's history, just like with the border bounce companies
Terrance *******
@Jeremy *******
You also could have gone about your day without posting this since you are clearly unaffected by any of what is being mentioned. That’s really amazing.
Chris ******
@Jeremy *******
I did it before reaching passport control got met took up to a empty lane stamped in on my way didn't have to wait in the queue brilliant just had wait for my bag coming off the conveyor
Steven ******
@Chris *****
that was my experience with it too. Brilliant service
Chris ******
@Steven *****
so easy couldn't believe it like said wait for bag coming off conveyor otherwise would have been through and on way lot quicker
Steven ******
@Chris *****
it rarely have a checked bag nowadays and when I went through the queue for immigration was always the down into the passageway. Im on a Non O now but still even consider it in case immigration is busy.
Chris ******
@Steven *****
can get fast track at airport they meet you straight off plane go straight through
Steven ******
@Chris *****
might be worth a try one time
THAI ******************************
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@Jeremy *******
Our Fast-Track Pre-Screening service builds your case to show you are not a risk or abusing the system, helping avoid denial during busy airport checks where quick decisions are made.

If your history is too extreme, we will inform you upfront, decline the case, and issue a full refund.
Bunny *****
@THAI *****************************
so this means your safe entry is not gurentee entry?
THAI ******************************
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@Bunny ****
The only time we have had issues is if the traveler is hiding information from us, and dishonest.
Todd *********
@Jeremy *******
who isn't aware of this? You have been on here forever. How do you not know
Grace ************
@everyone You can request this service together with your TDAC below. The $8 early submission fee is waived when you choose fast-track or pre-screening:

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Todd *********
@Grace ***********
grace, does the airport or entry make a difference on price? Which airport is best?
THAI ******************************
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@Todd ********
BKK, and DMK
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