Hi guys,

 

I'm in Thailand on my 4th back to back SETV. I will be going to Taiwan in 5 weeks, and I'm thinking about some options of coming back safely to Thailand. Based on few visa reports, I understand that Taipei was denying SETVs so I don't plan on applying for one there. Instead, I consider:

 

1) flying back directly to DMK and trying to get VEE (I have not had a VEE in more than 2,5 years; before only 1 or 2). 

2) flying to Malaysia and going through the land border to TH and trying to get VEE. If not possible, I go to Penang to get SETV and re-enter

3) flying to Penang, getting SETV there and crossing via land to TH

 

I'm thinking about VEE because I haven't had one in a long time, and I will be leaving Thailand for Christmas period anyway, so I'm fine with 60 days in Thailand this time (VEE + 30 day extension of stay). Obviously, I'd much prefer option 1 then 2, and lastly 3. I would appreciate any advice/comment. Much thanks!

 

 

 

I am sure you will receive varying opinions on this, but my own opinion is that a visa exempt entry this time should be OK (especially if you have been out of Thailand for at least a few days). I would not recommend doing this often, however.

If entering by land you should be OK via Exempt.  The Penang-backup plan is a good one - especially given the more frequent train schedule now between Penang and Pedang Besar.  Be prepared with the cash to show, though.

Thanks for replies! I got VEE at Pedang Basar.

 

I was bit stressed though. I picked a line with a lady who was cheerful, smiling and joking with another officer. But her mood quickly changed when I have shown her my passport. She was flipping back and forth and it seemed that she wasn't very happy with my first page. On the first page, I had my SETV extension re-stamped from the previous passport. She asked me to go to to a room where several officers were at their desks. They also didn't like my first page pointing at it with fingers. In the end, I was asked only about onward travel ticket but not cash. I showed them. After several minutes of IOs talking I was let in.

Edited October 31, 20178 yr by Matt199