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Why was my Thai tourist visa application rejected despite having proper documents?

Aug 22, 2019
7 years ago
Derick ******
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Tourist visa rejected.

Anyone who has the same issue?
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The discussion revolves around a user whose tourist visa to Thailand was rejected, prompting others to share similar experiences and seek clarification on the reasons behind such rejections. Commenters inquire about specific details such as the reasons for rejection, the embassy involved, and the user's travel history. The conversation touches on misconceptions regarding unlimited entries for Singaporeans, immigration policies, and the importance of having the correct visa for the intended length of stay.
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James ********
And as Derick now knows...even with a Tourist Visa and being Singaporean he does not gain unlimited entries...even though the published notice seen below posted by Amornrat seems to allow it... into Thailand. Its apparent the Thai Immigration officers are questioning the purpose of so many entries....and do deny entry.

Good Luck !

I close commenting.
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Robert *******
I guess the message is clear. There is no unlimited entries, there is a unknown maximum of using Tourist visa, there is a unknown maximum of using ED visa and those who do this or try to keep on doing this will face one day an Immigration Officer who tell them: Sorry entry denied based on reason nr....... of Section 12.(I posted that document earlier). You just go back as ordered by Immigration and the airline company and try again next time, with or without a better visa, the choice is yours.
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Pui *****
You keep saying Singapore has unlimited entries to Thailand. So do all the other visa exempt nations/regions like USA, UK, Hong Kong and plenty of others to come to Thailand. Please read the many, many threads in this forum about others being rejected who technically meet all the requirements for entry. It is up to the immigration officer whether they choose to allow you in. It has nothing to do with whether you have a visa from a consulate or are entering visa exempt. It happens all the time. You unfortunately have a lack of understanding of how it works and are trying to argue "by the book" with the rules, which clearly isn't the case for how things work if you read all the posts from people who had similar problems entering the country.
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Bob ********
You don't have unlimited entry, you 30 days visa exempt entry
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Amornrat **********
Singaporean can get unlimited entries by land. But at the end the Thai Immigration will ask themselves why this guy is not getting the proper visa?
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James ********
@Amornrat *********
and that is the real QUESTION for the OP. And even with a Tourist Visa he was denied entry.
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Robert *******
I have a pink card, I have a condo, I do not have permission to live inside Thailand but that is just a minor point as Immigration has to allow me inside their country. Why do you not get the visa that fits your purpose of stay? yes this is also the question for all the others using short time entries to stay long time in Thailand.
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James ********
@Derick *****
time and living in Thailand is changing. Get a correct visa to do so.
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Robert *******
Do not search for your name with all your questions about tourist visa's,, volunteer visa's and how to stay longer with your girl friend.
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Derick ******
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@Robert ******
I am here for tourism
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Xandro ********
@Derick *****
how many times this year, have you been in and out of the country?
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Derick ******
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Reiner *********
@Xandro *******
Or better How many days you Stayed already
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Derick ******
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@Xandro *******
quite a few times
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Kieran *********
So your entry into the country was rejected, NOT the tourist visa.
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Derick ******
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@Kieran ********
technically yes
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Henley *****
Happen to me last week. Never overstay . Reason too many days in thailand. I have pink card with own condo and still rejected. Sat in don meung immigration for almost 1 hour . At the end they allow me to enter
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Vladimir ********
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Henley *****
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Vladimir ********
Looks like last 5 years is not there. All “unlimited” things was ended in 2014
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James ********
@Heanlee ****
do you have work permit now?
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Vladimir ********
@Heanlee ****
more than 183 days
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Henley *****
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James ********
Vladimir Mukhin what is your nationality or passport nation?

Please post a new posting asking about your visa options...Thank you
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Henley *****
@Vladimir *******
what was the reason
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Vladimir ********
@James *******
I bought mine when I was on ED.
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Henley *****
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James ********
You need to get a correct visa for your desire to stay and live in Thailand. You are age 50+ ?
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Vladimir ********
@Heanlee ****
over 200? All is correct, they should not allow you to stay more
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Henley *****
Past 5 years i have work permit.
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Henley *****
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James ********
@Heanlee ****
and you own a condo on a tourist visa?
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Henley *****
@Vladimir *******
tourist visa. Over 200 days staying here
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Henley *****
@James *******
tourist visa 30 days stay
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James ********
@Heanlee ****
what visa were you on? Or visa exempt entry?
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Vladimir ********
@Heanlee ****
pink card? Condo? What the visa type and how many days you was here in the year?
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Derick ******
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I am a Singaporean.

Technically I am visa exempted. So last week after my exempted visa expired.

I went vietnam for a short getaway, also applied for the tourist on the way.

All went well.

Today came into Thailand Airport ask for return tickets at counter all given.

Upon arrival went to the immigration got stopped. And entry rejected, reason written was wrong visa.

I applied for tourist visa

Had return tickets

Had more than 20,000 on hand.
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@Stan ******
my girlfriend was with me it was clearly explained
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MU ******
@Derick *****
yoi should argue to the IO who rejected you, not here.

And FYI, the information on the website isn’t always correct but the IO is.
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Stan *******
@Bob *********
yes , absolutely
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Bob **********
@Mario ******
I'm sure they had his passport but if they even think your working in Thailand the'll reject you
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Derick ******
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Yes according to the current policy we have the bilateral agreement where we have unlimited entry.
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Vladimir ********
@Stan ******
as you see - not.
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Stan *******
@Vladimir *******
ASEAN members is unlimited entry
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Vladimir ********
@Derick *****
my native country also have bilateral agreement, this is not mean I can come in and out on exempt unlimited.
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Derick ******
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@Vladimir *******
it's written on the website
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Derick ******
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Thing is that why was the visa even rejected.

Proof of accommodation

Proof of fund

Proof of air return

Proof of tourist visa

All in order. He did mention why was the visa from Vietnam which I told him I went to Vietnam for holiday what's wrong with having a legit visa
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Reiner *********
@Derick *****
wrong ! Read the law....
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Vladimir ********
@Derick *****
and what? Why you believe you can go in and out unlimited times?
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Miho **********
@Derick *****
also I was advised to consult my country's consulate in the country about unjust treatment. Like Japanese consulate in BKK, London, etc. But I haven't done, don't know how effective. I just wanted the say sorry and it is important to be know. I had to do this very quickly before comment closed.
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Robert *******
Promoting Thai news papers is not Thai visa advice. Thanks
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Derick ******
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@Vladimir *******
Singapore has bilateral agreement
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Robert *******
havin the wrong visa?
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Vladimir ********
@Derick *****
no unlimited entry. This is wrong. How many days and stamps you had in this year?
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Derick ******
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@James *******
so instead of 30days I'm getting a 60day
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James ********
@Derick *****
then why did you apply for a visa? If I understand your post correctly.
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Derick ******
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And never overstay before
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Derick ******
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@James *******
so far Singaporean is unlimited entry
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Derick ******
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@Mario ******
I went through 2 offices
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Mario *******
I am sure they didint check your nationality
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James ********
Derick Chow and you live / stay in Thailand too long...??? A visa is no guarantee of entry.
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Derick ******
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We have unlimited entry also so I've got no idea why the rejection happenes
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Sumran *********
Too many days in the Country?
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KC *****
@Derick *****
what doesn't matter with Singapore's unlimited entry???
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@Sumran ********
Singapore has unlimited entry
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Kevin ***********
Yep it happens

Did you get proper advice?
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Alit **********
Ff
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Joe *******
Details?
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Luca *********
Which embassy/ consulate?
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Darren ******
Rejected under what reason
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Derick ******
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@Darren *******
written on passport was wrong visa type. I am originally exempted
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Frankie *************
F
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Dmitry ****
@Frankie ************
don’t need F 😂
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Sumran *********
terrible language 555
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Frankie *************
@Derick *****
F stands for follow. I didn't mean to insult anyone
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Derick ******
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