I am travelling to Vietnam from Thailand at the end of my 30 day extension in the second week of July. I want to return on a 60 day tourist visa later in the month and understand I have to apply through the embassy in Hanoi.

I would like to have as much prepared before I leave Thailand to make things as easy as possible. I have to have a completed visa application form, but I can't find one anywhere online that I can download/print out.

Anybody able to help? Do I have to get one from the embassy in Hanoi?

Our trouble at Poipet Aranyaprathet border, crossing an update.

Thanks to all who expressed sympathy, especially Tod.

Two of us travelling together arrived in the Kingdom on 8 December and got 45 day exemption. We extended for 30 days at Laem Ngop, Trat.

We planned to get another 45 day exemption by travelling out by road to Siem Reap and back over the Poipet Aranyaprathet border. We were denied entry and received a Denied Entry stamp in our passport. The border official instructed us to fly from Siem Reap to Bangkok instead.

I know that this is a massive own-goal on our parts. We didn't use a company to get us out and back, and I didn't research the border otherwise I would have found out that the Poipet Aranyaprathet border is tricky.

Then to compound our error when we arrived at the border:

1) We were underprepared and did not have our proofs in order

2) The Thai officials did not speak English and so verbal communication was pointless, so printed proofs were essential

3) However, at no point were we asked for the proofs - perhaps the language barrier

4) The actual Denial of Entry stamp said we were refused entry for not having proof of funds

I would say that our primary mistake apart from the poor choice of crossing, was not printing our our tickets back to the UK on 8 March. I am kicking myself.

We are back in.

We flew to Thailand yesterday. When we arrived at Suvarnabhumi Airport we were both taken aside by border control officials.

On us we had the three proofs:

1) confirmation of a flight back to Heathrow on 8 March.

2) ฿20 000 in cash each

3) proof of accommodation

When asked how long we intended to stay in the Kingdom (the only question they were concerned with) we said 16 days (the number of days until the flight back to the UK).

The border officials cautioned us to leave the Kingdom on 8 March as stated on our tickets. However, they said we did not have to fly back to Britain. They suggested that we apply for an e-Visa online and then fly to a neighbouring country before re-entering on the e-Visa.

They than stamped our passports with a 45 day exemption stamp.

I've never had to purchase a Re-entry Permit. My flight is at 11:15pm tomorrow from CNX and I have to travel about 3 hours to get to the airport. What time do I need to get to the airport to make sure I can purchase a Single Re-entry Permit? Does immigration stop selling re-entry permits at a certain time?

Based on this online guide for re-entry permits [members only] it looks like I will need

* 1000b cash

* passport + copies of selected pages

* TM.8 application form with 4x6 photo

* TM.6 + copy

Seems right?

(Sorry for the last-minute question. This is a flight I just now purchased due to an emergency family medical issue in the US.)

First time leaving Thailand after have Non-O visa, i was told by immigration that i need apply re-entry permit before leaving, how long do i need to prepare that before my flight? Other than TM 8 form, photo and fee, do they require return ticket or any other docs as well? TIA

Thanks for the help and replies, TP confirmed and e visa confirmed, all printed off ready to go.

My arse can stop squeaking and i can relax a little before my flight on Monday

pcr test before travelling back to Thailand. When should i get tested. I know there is a 72 hour window. Is it better getting it the day b4 I fly, they said i can be tested in the morning and receive the certificate b4 12 at night. Then fly next day. am i doing this correct or not.

Hello everyone. I am helping my friend from the USA come to visit me in Thailand on visa exemption for 60 days total. We both have limited means and limited funds so we want to be very cautious and make sure we both everything properly the first time. I appreciate everyone's help in advance. Can anyone advocate for the legitimacy of the following before we go spend spend a bunch of money?? Is there anything I'm missing before we apply for my friend's COE?

-roundtrip flight with Qatar airways (phl-bkk)

-ASQ booked through Agoda at Villa de Khaosan by Chillax or ibis Styles Bkk sukhumvit

-covid insurance through Luma healthcare or Medex healthcare.

Thank you

Smooth sailing through T5 for QR 008 today.Just make sure every wording on paperwork is good and you will be fine.

Hello. I came in on a visa exempt and extended it for 30 days. It's about to expire soon. Is there any restriction on flying out in the morning and flying back in the evening for another visa exempt entry. I have a British passport.

Hey guys sorry asked this before but just double checking. I'm travelling to Phuket from UK for 6 weeks very soon and have had many previous non 0s as I am married to a Thai. This time I'm just going over on holiday. Didn't have time to go down to Edinburgh to get a visa so going visa exempt and going to extent in Phuket for another 2 weeks. I havnt been in Thailand since December 2018

I've got 20000baht cash a letter from my wife stating I'm going to be with her on holiday. A copy of her Thai ID passport and marriage Cert. Anything else I'm missing?