Greenwich Boy

My own experience. Been flying in to CNX direct for over 10 years with either TR or VE. No problems at all. Normally stay 4 or 5 months but then stay out for at least 4 months. I always have hotel booking and onward flight just in case. Recent visits, May 2021 to April 2022 Special Tourist Visa and 2 covid ext. Jan 23 to June 23 (just left for Vietnam) SETV, extension and two side trips to Singapore and Osaka. All entries except one via CNX. Be polite, provide what they ask for if anything, avoid too many back to backs and Chiang Mai is a good place to enter.

Bali is a no go as they have stopped issuing visas. Applications must be made in Jakarta

Oi, I grew up around Lewisham. A definite candidate for the armpit of London though????

Good post Tim. From recent reports Bali is a no go as it is a Consulate. Applications must be via the Embassy in Jakarta. Shame as they were helpful in the past.

Not how I read it. Thais and foreign permanent residents. Think that excludes people on long term permission of stays. Could have interpreted it wrong of course but it is a brain fart of an idea anyway

I was in Japan last month. The vast majority of locals were wearing masks, most foreigners (including me) were not. At no point did I notice any animosity to those not masked. More an 'each to their own' attitude. Certainly different to Thailand where some locals would give me a very wide berth last year even when masked

Don't think so. All polite, just their own version of rules. Got my stamp so no big deal.

Just for info my printed TM30 screenshot was not accepted at CM today, not sure why. I had to queue to get the correct TM30 and then queue again to get my stamp. No big deal but another 30 mins. This was for a visa exempt extension.

Personal experiences obviously differ. My own is very much pot luck. Flying out of CNX to Osaka last week I was asked for a return flight. I pointed out that I was returning with the same airline in one week and that the details would be on the clever machine in front of her. Not good enough, printed itinerary needed. Been doing this for years, if I had a recommendation just have an 'onward flight' and avoid all the stress. $12 is cheap

Just my recent experiences this year visa exempt. KL to Chiang Mai no checks, Singapore to Krabi ditto. Checked in Osaka to Chiang Mai 10 mins ago, no onward flight asked for. Have 20k and onward flight in back pocket just for peace of mind.

I have a passport full of Thai entry stamps and prefer things to go as smoothly as possible. Flying to CNX this week. Will have 20k and onward flight. Rarely get checked but playing safe costs nothing

Like much info on Embassy websites out of date and incorrect. There is no limit to how many times you can enter visa exempt by air. However, if the IO thinks you are using visa exempt entries to live in Thailand long term you will eventually run in to difficulties. How many entries this will be? Who knows. Depends on the individual IO and your luck. It will happen eventually though.

As a Consulate Bali do not issue visas (according to reviews on their website) Shame as they were very helpful in the past

As long as you don't have an extensive history of recent travel to Thailand any combination of 45+30/leave country and reenter will work. If you are concerned about an exit flight use onwardticket.com for $15 or so for peace of mind Getting a TR in Vietnam requires a pre booked appointment last time I looked

You can get a 30 day extension for 1,900B. Go to the immigration office in Central Festival, it is less busy than the main airport immigration office.

Last year I applied via the Evisa system in London for a Special Tourist Visa. Realise this is not exactly the same but I had to show proof of accommodation. Attached the relevant page of my lease agreement and it was accepted.

Flew KL to Chiang Mai last week on a one way ticket with AirAsia. On line check in, printed luggage sticker from machine then used automated baggage drop. Interacted with no one so not sure how things are checked. I do have a visa maybe that was checked by immigration at KL but I doubt it. Generally I think it is pot luck if you get asked for onward travel without a visa. I have been asked more often than not.

Immigration at Central Festival is less busy than the office near the airport. They are helpful and you can get a 30 day ext there

A few friends of mine applied for the 30 day TV. Processing should be about 3 working days but sometimes a bit longer. Quite a few reports of payment issues so best not leave to the last minute and obviously use the official site

It is being reported on some CM Expat sites by a poster who is reliable. No border bounces allowed. Reason is apparently due to the crackdown on dodgy visas given to Chinese individuals that has been in the news recently

Just applied and received by post a TR60 from Canberra. Even wrote them an old fashioned letter explaining why I had no return flight. As a Brit who has done a couple of e visas it was almost nostalgic

I am in Bali and the Jetstar flights really are a mess. Not fussed about the possibility of staying a few extra days but the liability for overstay fines at 2,500B a day will be interesting

Maybe I worded it poorly. I meant to ask if a visa exempt entry will now be 45+45 or 45+30.

Apologies, I have read it properly now.

Any news on wether the visa exempt extension will be 30 or 45 days? Thanks.