Hi!

Will someone coming from the US to Bangkok on a round trip ticket whose return date, also on a flight out of Bangkok, is 120 days after arrival have any trouble getting into the country with the 30 day on arrival tourist VISA? Two trips into Laos, along with an extended 40 day trip into Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos and China will ensure that no more than 90 days will be spent in Thailand; but this will be extended over a four month period.

From what I've been reading here and in other places, it does not seem likely that someone coming in like this will have a problem; but I am a little uneasy about it. I will appreciate any insights that others may offer about this.

Jenny

You could be denied boarding of your aircraft without a visa in your passport as your ticked stay exceeds 30 days. So unless you have a ticket out of Thailand within the first 30 days it is best to obtain a tourist visa before travel.

Hi!

Will someone coming from the US to Bangkok on a round trip ticket whose return date, also on a flight out of Bangkok, is 120 days after arrival have any trouble getting into the country with the 30 day on arrival tourist VISA? Two trips into Laos, along with an extended 40 day trip into Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos and China will ensure that no more than 90 days will be spent in Thailand; but this will be extended over a four month period.

From what I've been reading here and in other places, it does not seem likely that someone coming in like this will have a problem; but I am a little uneasy about it. I will appreciate any insights that others may offer about this.

Jenny

I have never had a problem, but it is always possible

Hi!

Will someone coming from the US to Bangkok on a round trip ticket whose return date, also on a flight out of Bangkok, is 120 days after arrival have any trouble getting into the country with the 30 day on arrival tourist VISA? Two trips into Laos, along with an extended 40 day trip into Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos and China will ensure that no more than 90 days will be spent in Thailand; but this will be extended over a four month period.

From what I've been reading here and in other places, it does not seem likely that someone coming in like this will have a problem; but I am a little uneasy about it. I will appreciate any insights that others may offer about this.

Jenny

I have never had a problem, but it is always possible

Hi

It will depend on the airline and the staff at check in time - the airline is not meant to allow you to board if you do not have a onward ticket within the validity of your visa (in your case 30 days)

I was once required (by Qantas) to purchase an onward ticket - which was a very expensive exercise - before they would allow me to check in so if you can not get a visa before hand I would recommend that you bring you credit card with you and book a flight which is refundable.

Aimee

You could be denied boarding of your aircraft without a visa in your passport as your ticked stay exceeds 30 days. So unless you have a ticket out of Thailand within the first 30 days it is best to obtain a tourist visa before travel.

As ever Lop, sound advice. I would not be pushing things too hard in this present climate.

You could be denied boarding of your aircraft without a visa in your passport as your ticked stay exceeds 30 days. So unless you have a ticket out of Thailand within the first 30 days it is best to obtain a tourist visa before travel.

As ever Lop, sound advice. I would not be pushing things too hard in this present climate.

Seconded on all points Doc. Particularly as the airport immigration chaps are now asking for onward travel before handing out the 30 day stamps. Not sure if immigration will give you a 30 day if your ticket out is more than thirty days in the future.

I'll be arriving in Thailand mid July on an open return stopping in country 5 days getting a 30 day visa exempt stamp. I was going to buy my onward ticket in Thailand but after what I've read here on TV I am obtaining it prior to leaving UK. My advice to the OP is take the advice you've had already, get a tourist visa or an onward ticket dated within 30 days of your arrival.

You could plan on buying a ticket at Suvarnabhumi on arrival before immigration but, quite frankly, that's hassle I at least can do without.

To all who responded, thank you!

After further reading and reflection, I've decided my best bet is to just apply for a multiple entry tourist VISA with a 6 month period of validity of use. It seems that such things are available, so I anticipate going to my local consulate in the early afternoon to inquire about that. If I time it right, even a double entry VISA valid over a 3 month period looks like it will work, although it would require me to alter the sequence and perhaps scope of my plans for seeing other countries.

I will report here on how my consular visit goes, and I will appreciate any continued feedback in the meantime.

Edited June 29, 200719 yr by jennyamelie

To all who responded, thank you!

After further reading and reflection, I've decided my best bet is to just apply for a multiple entry tourist VISA with a 6 month period of validity of use. It seems that such things are available, so I anticipate going to my local consulate in the early afternoon to inquire about that. If I time it right, even a double entry VISA valid over a 3 month period looks like it will work, although it would require me to alter the sequence and perhaps scope of my plans for seeing other countries.

I will report here on how my consular visit goes, and I will appreciate any continued feedback in the meantime.

A multiple entry tourist visa would allow you unlimited entries into Thailand within the validity of the visa. Unfortunately such a visa doesn't exist.

However, you can probably get a double or triple entry tourist visa which can, if needed, be supplemented with a visa exempt entry towards the end of your trip. That would probably cover your trip.

Sophon

To all who responded, thank you!

After further reading and reflection, I've decided my best bet is to just apply for a multiple entry tourist VISA with a 6 month period of validity of use. It seems that such things are available, so I anticipate going to my local consulate in the early afternoon to inquire about that. If I time it right, even a double entry VISA valid over a 3 month period looks like it will work, although it would require me to alter the sequence and perhaps scope of my plans for seeing other countries.

I will report here on how my consular visit goes, and I will appreciate any continued feedback in the meantime.

A multiple entry tourist visa would allow you unlimited entries into Thailand within the validity of the visa. Unfortunately such a visa doesn't exist.

However, you can probably get a double or triple entry tourist visa which can, if needed, be supplemented with a visa exempt entry towards the end of your trip. That would probably cover your trip.

Sophon

Thanks.

I guess I just misused the language, as I was referring to a tourist VISA allowing anything more than one entry as 'multiple.'

When I explained my situation to someone at the local consular office, they gave me a form that will allow me to file for a triple entry tourist VISA, one that I will file with them on Monday. The VISA would be valid for six months and would cover this trip.

Thanks again to all who responded to my question!

Jenny

Edited June 30, 200719 yr by jennyamelie