MikaQ5 Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 (edited) So a few months ago I was reading some reports about people arriving back to Thailand hoping to enter on a “30 day visa exempt” entry ( but with a lot of Covid extension stamps in their passports ) and getting hassle / refused entry in some cases at airport immigration I was originally stamped in on a PE visa (thai elite etc ) and when that finished ( feb 2022) I decided not to renew and instead go for the non O as I’m now over 50 ,which meant I needed to leave Thailand first before applying So i got 2 Covid extensions which brought me to may - and am now in Penang for about 10 days Will I have hassle coming back in ( prob via CNX ) on a 30 day exempt ?? I asked the immigration guy when I exited at DMK and he said I could come back again on a 30 day exempt ( but that’s assuming he understood me fully etc ) I’d rather not get a visa at the consulate here if I can return on a 30 day exempt ( space in current Irish passport is tight , 5 months wait at home to renew etc )and Id rather apply for the non O asap when back Thanks Edited May 26, 2022 by MikaQ5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 You should not have a problem entering visa exempt with your history. Those that had problems were for a long time on covid 19 extensions and/or dodgy visas issued here and extensions of stay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 (edited) Flying into CNX visa exempt zero issue. IMO that would even apply at Bangkok airports. BTW, I haven't seen a recent report of refused entry at airport. Yes some get questioned. You won't have an issue. Edited May 26, 2022 by DrJack54 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikaQ5 Posted May 26, 2022 Author Share Posted May 26, 2022 31 minutes ago, ubonjoe said: You should not have a problem entering visa exempt with your history. Those that had problems were for a long time on covid 19 extensions and/or dodgy visas issued here and extensions of stay. Thanks for the prompt reply I will have the required 20k cash on me But seeing how I am trying to transit from one long term visa to another ( PE to non O etc ) - Do I still need to have a outward air ticket on me ? and show accommodation ( if so will my rental contract suffice ?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 4 minutes ago, MikaQ5 said: Do I still need to have a outward air ticket on me ? The onward flight is an airline thing at departure. Your previous history means nothing to them. Fact is your flying visa exempt. It's possible the airline will require onward flight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 4 minutes ago, MikaQ5 said: Do I still need to have a outward air ticket on me ? and show accommodation ( if so will my rental contract suffice ? The airline may want to see a ticket out of the country within 30 days. It can be a one-way ticket to anywhere. You can also find sites offering temporary onward tickets online for around $12. Immigration will not normally ask for proof of accommodation but if needed your rental agreement would be accepted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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