Visa exempt query/visa question

[starship]

Hi,

 

I need some clarification on visa exempts. I understand you can use two of these per year at land borders per calendar year.

 

I did a land border crossing at the end of last year (nov-dec 2017) but extended it for an additional 30 days. This took the extension date to 2 jan 2018, but I exited before then on 24 dec 2017 to get a tourist visa.

 

My question is, as the extension was up to 2 jan 2018 will this count as one of my allowed entries for 2018, or does the fact that I exited before the end of last year cancel that, still allowing me two visa exempts at land borders this year?

 

Additionally, I will be looking to get another tourist visa in due course. I was planning on going to Vientiane. My current tourist visa is from London and I have two previous tourist visas from Vientiane. One from Dec 2017 and one of the last doubles back in Sept 2015. Should I still be o.k for one more from Vientiane?

 

Thanks

 

 

[ubonjoe]

4 minutes ago, starship said:

My question is, as the extension was up to 2 jan 2018 will this count as one of my allowed entries for 2018, or does the fact that I exited before the end of last year cancel that, still allowing me two visa exempts at land borders this year?

 

It does no count for this year. Extensions are totally separate from the entry.

 

5 minutes ago, starship said:

Should I still be o.k for one more from Vientiane?

No problem at all.

[wcaldwell]

I have a similar question if you don't mind me intruding.  I've flown twice to Thailand in the past 6 months.  I've had two 30 exempt visas.  I've extended each visa for 30 days.  I'm currently halfway through my second extended exempt visa. 

 

I would like to stay longer.  I'm thinking of a border run to Laos for a 60 day SETV.  I'm worried that I've used up two entries with the two exempt visas.  Is that possible for me to get a SETV now?  If so, how many? 

 

There is a lot of conflicting information on the net.  I'd appreciate some help.

 

Cheers,

 

 

[ubonjoe]

4 minutes ago, wcaldwell said:

I would like to stay longer.  I'm thinking of a border run to Laos for a 60 day SETV.  I'm worried that I've used up two entries with the two exempt visas.  Is that possible for me to get a SETV now?  If so, how many? 

Visa exempt entries by air do not count against the limit of 2 per calendar year at at land border crossings.

By air there is no limit.

It will be not problem for you to get a single entry tourist visa at a nearby embassy or consulate.

There is no limit on the number of tourist visas you can get in total. The only limit is the how many you can get at the same embassy or consulate.

[starship]

Thanks Ubonjoe for clarification.

[wcaldwell]

Thank-you Ubonjoe!

 

Much obliged ?