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What Tips Can Help Me Re-Enter Thailand After an Extended Stay?
Hi,
I am currently travelling SEA since March 2024 and have spent most of my time in Thailand. It must have been 8 Months in total already. Last time I entered Thailand via plane, I was pulled out at immigration and was questioned, why I want to enter Thailand again. I am currently in Laos and plan to stay for 30 days - I arrived 3 days ago and plan to go back to Thailand, before going back home to Germany. Now I am quite concerned that my entry will be denied.
What is my best bet? Would a tourist Visa help in this case? I already tried to apply, but I seem to need a permanent address in Laos?! Could someone please help me understand?
Any help is kindly appreciated
I am currently travelling SEA since March 2024 and have spent most of my time in Thailand. It must have been 8 Months in total already. Last time I entered Thailand via plane, I was pulled out at immigration and was questioned, why I want to enter Thailand again. I am currently in Laos and plan to stay for 30 days - I arrived 3 days ago and plan to go back to Thailand, before going back home to Germany. Now I am quite concerned that my entry will be denied.
What is my best bet? Would a tourist Visa help in this case? I already tried to apply, but I seem to need a permanent address in Laos?! Could someone please help me understand?
Any help is kindly appreciated
Answer summary
The user is concerned about re-entering Thailand after spending eight months in the country and facing scrutiny at immigration during their last arrival. They plan to obtain a tourist visa while in Laos but are unsure due to a lack of a permanent address. Community members suggest key evidence to bring upon re-entry, including cash, hotel bookings, and proof of onward travel. Some recommended utilizing fast track entry services to mitigate scrutiny at immigration. The conversation highlights the importance of providing the right documentation to avoid entry denial.
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Braulio *********
His data is in the immigration computer system. Why would a land entry be easier to enter than air. Hasn't he been 'flagged'?
Henrik *****
What is the source of that ?
Philippe *********
Best to have your return ticket to germany within 60 days... may be 30 days better...come by land border .. have cash fir equivalent 20 000 bath and reservation hotel for one week
Mitchell *******
When you arrived in Thailand the last time, did they ask for, and did you have a departing flight and hotel accomodations (not ABnB etc) to show?
Michael ***********
@Mitchell ******
yes, went on a 30 day travel Visa. Had a departing flight. Been almost two years and retiring this year here.Matthew *********
OPyes, they did ask for the 3 proofs. They also asked me if I had 2 passports, if I do work in Thailand and why I am back again in general. I simply replied "because I love Thailand" which is true 😃 She then said I look like a good person and let me in.
Charles *******
Safe fast track / vip entry are the best if you don’t mind paying, even after many many visas runs, never had problem anymore with this way. Otherwise, try to apply for longer visa, tourist might not be enough
Matthew *********
OP@Charles ******
what exactly is this? Is it just a kind of "premium service"? What is the difference? And how much does it cost? I read something about $60?Charles *******
@Matthew ********
yeah … I don’t make the rules 😂
Seb *****
@Matthew ********
You can see this service they have an office in Bangkok ************************************
Ni**
@Cha****
: coincidentally enough, long-term price converges with visa packages. everything else is theatergood luck with the '3 proofs'
they don't give a damn 💰
Matthew *********
OP@Charles ******
Oh jeez.Seb *****
@Charles ******
oh! Really ? 😱Charles *******
@Seb ****
yeah this one. Not really 60$. It’s more around 200$ minimum, up to 600$ depending your nationality/how many entries you had alreadyNi**
Your 'best bet' (as in: guaranteed) is paying for a safe fast track entry (in advance) for the airport of your choosing. The cost is neglible.
With your history of stay, anything else is now a randomized minigame of uncertainty and scrutiny that could spoil your travel plans.
Have fun! ✈️
With your history of stay, anything else is now a randomized minigame of uncertainty and scrutiny that could spoil your travel plans.
Have fun! ✈️
Jack ********
Don't you get a tourist visa stamp on arrival ?
Stuart *********
@Jack *******
You are probably referring to a visa exempt stamp. That is not a tourist visa. It’s just a stamp allowing you to stay for 60 days with no pre-paid visa (available for 93 countries). However depending on previous entry history an immigration officer may question you as to whether your entry pattern is typical of a “normal” tourist or question whether you’re trying to stay long term in Thailand without a correct visa.
Jack ********
@Stuart ********
interesting, so how much is a 60 day visa because I had no idea if im honestStuart *********
@Jack *******
£30 for a tourist visa from the UK. Equivalent in other currencies in most other places other than NZ where they have stupid pricing.A 60 day visa exempt stamp (no visa, just a stamp is free).
Stuart *********
The chances of being questioned if you arrive by air will be high. Perhaps less so if you cross via land.
A tourist visa may help but it is no guarantee. You don’t need a permanent address in Laos to apply. A hotel address would suffice.
The chance of actually being denied entry would be less if you can provide the “3 proofs” at your entry point. 20k cash in baht or equivalent. Proof of accommodation and proof of a flight/ticket out. Those won’t stop you being denied but they are the three main reasons that the officer could cite as a reason to deny.
A tourist visa may help but it is no guarantee. You don’t need a permanent address in Laos to apply. A hotel address would suffice.
The chance of actually being denied entry would be less if you can provide the “3 proofs” at your entry point. 20k cash in baht or equivalent. Proof of accommodation and proof of a flight/ticket out. Those won’t stop you being denied but they are the three main reasons that the officer could cite as a reason to deny.
Matthew *********
OP@Stuart ********
Thanks, Stuart!
Billy ******
@Matthew ********
worth noting the 20,000 THB or equivalent needs to be in cash, not in a bank or credit card, that’s if they ask.Activity
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