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QUESTIONS

Can a Single Entry Tourist Visa in Thailand be used with a re-entry permit for future trips?

9 comments

2 years ago

What documents are required for a 30-day visa extension in Jomtien?

6 comments

3 years ago

Is it necessary to go to immigration first thing in the morning for my visa extension?

20 comments

a month ago

Do I need to file a 90-day report after converting to a NON-B visa?

1 comments

4 days ago

COMMENTS

What is the difference between the automatic 60-day tourist visa upon arrival and applying for a tourist visa online?

Stephen ********

The difference is simply one is s visa that you pay for, the other is not any visa. But is a visa exempt entry stamp granting you the same 60 days the actual visa does. Over multiple entries, I think the visa exempt stamp gets scrutinised more than an actual visa entry.

a day ago

Is it better to extend a visa at a local immigration office or pay an overstay fee at the airport in Thailand?

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@Jan *****************

2 days not that advisable either 😜

14 days ago

Why did my TM30 registration not get recognized at Jomtien Immigration?

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@David ********

and that being said, I left Thailand after 90 days and returned to the same address and didn't do a tm30 online based on what i read on various fb posts. That little episode cost 1600฿ in a fine 🤷‍♂️

23 days ago

Why did my TM30 registration not get recognized at Jomtien Immigration?

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@David ********

I think the tm30 online is ok, until you need to show a tm30 to immigration. But as long as it is on their system, they just write a slip and fix that slip into your passport for free

23 days ago

Why did my TM30 registration not get recognized at Jomtien Immigration?

Stephen ********

Anytime I've went with a printed online TM30, I've had to get them to issue "theirs" and fix to passport page

23 days ago

What issues can expats face when using tourist visas in Thailand, and what are the alternatives?

Stephen ********

I'd be saying your issue might've been that you had no visa at all. Though I did the same, came here with no visa, and at the end of 90 days, I went to Vietnam for 4 days and returned without a visa. Luckily I didn't have any issues.

23 days ago

Has anyone experienced issues with the Thai E-Visa payment process recently?

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@Elías *******

ahh from his profile, I think he is American. So visa exempt would apply.

25 days ago

Has anyone experienced issues with the Thai E-Visa payment process recently?

Stephen ********

If you're only intending to stay upto 90 days, no need to pay for a visa. Enter on visa exempt, get 60 days. If you need more, extend for an additional 30 days

a month ago

Is a TM30 required for a 30-day tourist visa extension in Thailand?

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@Ian *****

I think the yellow book is accepted in place of a tm30

a month ago

Can my Thai girlfriend visit the U.S. while on a UK tourist visa?

Stephen ********

You can provided she can get a US visa

a month ago