Answered8 years ago
Will my 30-day visa extension stop when I leave Thailand for Laos, and can I get a new 30-day visa on returning?
Hi I'm on a single entry tourist visa 30 day extension which expires 28Jan. I'm off to Laos for 10 days on the 9th Jan . Am I correct in thinking my extension will stop as soon as I leave Thailand.
Hence as I'm a UK citizen and flying back into BKK I can get a standard 30 day tourist visa?
On returning do I need to produce a hotel booking and have 20k cash in TBH. I have a return to UK flight booked for 28th April and have a 5 day trip booked for HK to obtain another 60day SETV.
Thanks for your support guys this is a great site.
Hence as I'm a UK citizen and flying back into BKK I can get a standard 30 day tourist visa?
On returning do I need to produce a hotel booking and have 20k cash in TBH. I have a return to UK flight booked for 28th April and have a 5 day trip booked for HK to obtain another 60day SETV.
Thanks for your support guys this is a great site.
Answer summary
The user's current 30-day extension will be canceled upon leaving Thailand for Laos. Upon returning to Bangkok, they can apply for a 30-day Visa Exempt Entry. It's advisable to bring proof of accommodation, return flight, and around 20,000 THB cash, as immigration officers may randomly request these documents.
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Stuart *********
When coming back to BKK you’d be looking to get the visa exemption stamp for 30 days? Can’t tell you if you’ll be asked for the 20k cash as it’s up to the immigration officer. Best to have it with you in case.
Robert *******
Your Extension will be cancelled if you leave to Laos for 10 days. On return you can get the 30 day Visa Exempt Entry (not a standard 30 day tourist visa). At the moment we only see reports of people having longer history of living inside Thailand using tourist visa and visa exempt entry, being asked for the proof of funds, accommodation and onward travel. Immigration can ask everybody, they choose randomly, we can not tell you, you will get asked or not. Prepare yourself just in case.
Den ****
OP@Robert ******
great thanks will pack 20k and carry my hotel card just in case 👍Activity
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