Answered2 years ago
Will I have a problem getting a visa exemption upon returning to Thailand after a month abroad?
I arrived Thailand November 26 on exemption and go to Sri Lanka December 26. I want to come back to Thailand January 4. Will getting exemption again be a problem? Canada PP
Answer summary
The user inquires whether they will face issues obtaining a visa exemption upon returning to Thailand after a trip to Sri Lanka. Community members reassure that as long as there isn't a history of extensive stays in Thailand prior to their recent departure, re-entering should generally be fine. However, some caution that frequent consecutive entries on visa exemptions can raise concerns with immigration about one's status as a genuine tourist.
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Ralph *******
You will probably be fine but there are no certainties.
Todd *********
No problem. Enjoy
Floyd **********
You will be fine 👍
Baz *********
Should not be a problem based on your plans and you will get another 60 day visa excemption entry when you return to Thailand..
However Keep in mind if you repeatedly enter Thailand consecutively on Visa excemptions then you stop looking like a genuine tourist and start to look like someone trying to live in Thailand on Visa Excemption entry and that could eventually become a problem..
Just something to keep in mind
However Keep in mind if you repeatedly enter Thailand consecutively on Visa excemptions then you stop looking like a genuine tourist and start to look like someone trying to live in Thailand on Visa Excemption entry and that could eventually become a problem..
Just something to keep in mind
Graham ******
Not unless you have a history up to November of staying in Thailand as a tourist
Dmb *******
Maybe should have asked at immigration when you left 🤔
Todd *********
@Dmb ******
why?Dmb *******
@Todd ********
so he can get the corrected answer from an IO and not the guess work he will receive in hereDmb *******
@Todd ********
you seem to have mastered that all on your own without my helpTodd *********
@Billy *****
it appears @Dmb ******
drags the collective IQ down significantly.Dmb *******
@Todd ********
knob jockey did I say Bangkok was the only international airport???? You cock wombleDmb *******
@Billy *****
your are trolling me you hypocrite 🤣Billy ******
@Dmb ******
you’re a troll, try doing something nice, just for a change, admin need to sort this horrible individual out.Dmb *******
@Todd ********
what a dick you are, he is leaving Thailand to go to Sri Lanka, how else would he be getting there If not departing by an international airport, on a boar? Taxi? Walking??Pfft as for your newbie comment, hardly think living In Thailand for 13 years puts me in that box, so get back in yours pal
Dmb *******
@Billy *****
yes why? What's wrong with that???Billy ******
@Dmb ******
why do you even bother to come on this site? just to be negative and give smart ass comments?Todd *********
@Dmb ******
I’m telling you that you don’t have a clue what you are talking about. You are clearly a newbie. And nobody said anything about Bangkok did they. School is in. Best be quiet and learnDmb *******
@Todd ********
BS you're telling me the IO's at the "international airport in Bangkok " work independently AND DONT SPEAK ENGLISH, give your head a shake feller, or maybe leave off the bong till night timeTodd *********
@Dmb ******
each immigration office is independent. And not correlated to entry points. And English is a major challenge at many offices. All well known. You won’t get good information thereActivity
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