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Will I face immigration issues when returning to Thailand with a tourist visa after being denied entry before?
Sep 17, 2025
7 months ago
Steven **********
ORIGINAL POSTERI Went to Thailand under visa exemption from uk, last year Sep - Dec , then again Jan - April (adding the extra 30 days both times). Had to leave as "visa" was expiring and went to Vietnam/Malaysia for a week. Came back to Thailand hoping to get a flight I had booked for 2 weeks times.
Wasn't allowed entry, which now I understand why, was sent back to Vietnam then I went onwards to UK. Though I'm looking to go back with a tourist visa soon as I've just had one approved.
Anyone forsee any immigration issues from your experience?
Wasn't allowed entry, which now I understand why, was sent back to Vietnam then I went onwards to UK. Though I'm looking to go back with a tourist visa soon as I've just had one approved.
Anyone forsee any immigration issues from your experience?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user experienced difficulties re-entering Thailand after utilizing visa exemption and being denied entry at immigration, raising concerns about future entry with a newly approved tourist visa. Comments suggest paying for VIP services to ease entry issues and highlight the importance of engaging an immigration agent, especially given the previous entry denial.
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If you have already been denied entry on the grounds that the immigration consider you to be misusing tourist schemes in order to obtain long-term stay in Thailand without the appropriate visa, the issuance of a tourist visa will not in itself guarantee that you will be permitted re-entry as a tourist. In such circumstances, I would recommend engaging an agent who provides so-called pre-scan or safe entry services, as they assume responsibility for your application and guarantee admission should they accept your case.
Steven ******
Contact the group creator Thailand Visa Advice | DTV | Retirement & More. I've used them for safe entry previously and everything went smoothly
Daniel ******
Pay 5,000bht with a visa agent for airport VIP service and you will have no problems entering
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