stephen tracy Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Hello all, I entered Thailand on 7 December 2022 on the 45 day visa, followed by a 30 day extension. At the end of that, I flew to Vientiane and back in one day and repeated the above. Got my extension last week at CW. My question is, will I be ok to fly out and back again when this current extension runs out? Or is 3 back-to-back entries not allowed and I should apply for an SETV somewhere before trying to re-enter? I’m also aware that the 45 day entry is now back down to 30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 (edited) Personally, suggest that you obtain a tourist visa . Vientiane would be good option. Note that an appointment is required. Same applies to Saigon. Note you are also able to do two land border visa exempt entries per calendar year. Edited April 11, 2023 by DrJack54 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen tracy Posted April 11, 2023 Author Share Posted April 11, 2023 Many thanks, Jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JayClay Posted April 11, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 11, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, stephen tracy said: Hello all, I entered Thailand on 7 December 2022 on the 45 day visa 45 day visa exempt. I'm not being pedantic, it's a very important distinguishment in the context of your question. For visa exempt there's a limit of 2 by land per calendar year. There's no hard limit by air, but IOs can get picky if they don't like your entry history; it's always a gamble going in visa exempt if you've had more than a couple in a row. For entering with a visa, obtained either at a consulate or online if applicable to your country, there is no limit. It can start to get difficult obtaining said visas after a while, though. Edited April 11, 2023 by JayClay 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen tracy Posted April 11, 2023 Author Share Posted April 11, 2023 7 hours ago, JayClay said: 45 day visa exempt. I'm not being pedantic, it's a very important distinguishment in the context of your question. For visa exempt there's a limit of 2 by land per calendar year. There's no hard limit by air, but IOs can get picky if they don't like your entry history; it's always a gamble going in visa exempt if you've had more than a couple in a row. For entering with a visa, obtained either at a consulate or online if applicable to your country, there is no limit. It can start to get difficult obtaining said visas after a while, though. Thanks JayClay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritTim Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 As mentioned, a tourist visa from Vientiane (or, Savannakhet, if you cannot get an appointment at Vientiane) would be prudent. If you for any reason were refused the visa (very unlikely unless you have several previous Thai tourist visas) you should enter Thailand by land. The visa exempt entry by land, while subject to the limit of two per calendar year, is otherwise very safe. Trying to enter visa exempt by air after six months on visa exemptions, especially at Suvarnabhumi or Don Muang, could possibly result in a denied entry. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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