Will Thailand implement automated entry lanes for visa holders like they have for exit?

BKK Airport Automated Immigration Visa Regulations Entry Process Thai Visa Exemptions and Stamps Retirement Visa Transportation and Travel

Nov 11, 2024

20 days ago

Jo **********

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Exited BKK to Singapore with new automated machines. This saves me a stamp. And I fly in and out Thailand 2 times a month so that’s 48 stamps per year. Now that will be halved so slowing down a passport replacement. I wonder if they will have these on entry?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The introduction of automated immigration gates at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) for departures has provided convenience for frequent travelers who exit and re-enter Thailand multiple times a month. However, questions remain about the availability of similar automated systems for re-entry, especially for those holding visas. Current information suggests that these automated lanes will initially be available for visa-exempt entries once the ETA system is implemented. There are no confirmed plans for visa holders to access the automated lanes in the near future. Discussions among community members reveal various concerns and experiences related to the automated gates, including the requirement for stamps at entry and check-in processes at hotels.

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William **********

yes they are good

19 days ago

Wade *********

I liked the stamp stage

19 days ago

Ian **********

They've delayed the entry gates for non-Thais twice but I think the online registration for vis-exempt entries will change that. They did say the online registration will now start in Dec/Jan

19 days ago

Joel *******

That's good. I've always appreciated how Singapore doesn't do passport stamps, it's all electronic. Let's hope other countries like Thailand follow suit.

19 days ago

David **********

Under the old system of entry and exit stamps, I filled up my passport in 5 years. Hopefully, my current passport will last the full ten years by saving Thai exit stamps, entry and exit in Malaysia and Singapore, and stampless entry and exit in Macao and Hong Kong.

19 days ago

John-Paul ******

Good question! Yet I am sure there is an good answer... perhaps like everything else here in the Kingdom... "I have no idea. It just works!"

19 days ago

David ******

Can anyone respond to this question: When checking into a hotel, they ask for your passport to photocopy the picture page and the Entry Stamp page. For those without a stamp page, are the hotels overlooking that now?

19 days ago

Joel *******

@David *****

almost certainly not. I got explicitly asked for this in September

19 days ago

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Joel *******

Arjun ********

This is not for international arrivals. You will still be stamped.

19 days ago

Graham ********

I have retirement visa yet when I left last week immigration officer said no problem and I was guided to exit electronic gates. All will be undoubtedly be stored electronically. Find out on reentry in a few weeks whether any problems. Hope all goes smoothly.