Voa (please Help)

[help]

I came here with TV and got 30 days extension. Then I did visa run twice. I plan to do my 3rd time in next two weeks. After that, I will apply for TV again.

According to my plan above, will I run into any problem? I don't quite understand about 90 days in six months rule. Please explain.

Many thanks

[londonthai]

they won't let you in if you spend 90 days within the last 6 months

[lopburi3]

Only days on visa exempt entry should be counted toward the 90 days - so you will not be able to return without a visa. But with a visa it should not be a problem.

[Lite Beer]

As Lopburi said you should have no problem.

[visarunner]

Upon your 3x30days are completed you can apply for a TV in another country. Just avoid PP/Cambodia ,Manila/Phil and Rangoon/Mynmar.

Summary of VISARULES and Update for Ban Laem Trips

1. You are permitted to stay up to 90 days on visa exemption entries within a six month period. Time spend on any kind of other Visa (Tourist Visa or Non Immigrant Visa) do not count towards the 90day total.

2. The first six month period has started from your first entry after 1. October 2006, every entry counts.

3. After the 1. April 2007 the Rule has been adjusted slightly, but you still can not exceed the 90days allowance within the six month period.

5. Most people have started their second six month period and are able to do 3 consecutive border run (3x30) again .The 30day stamp or visa exemption stamp is NOT a Tourist Visa as many think .

6. Example for six month period: 18.12.06 to 17.06.07, re-enter with visa exempt on 18.06.07.

If you are not sure about the days you have already spend in Thailand please pm me and give following specific and complete information.

Example:

1. Entry @ Airport 11.10.06 , exit @ Ban Laem 9.11.06, 30days, visa exempt

2. Entry @ Ban Laem 9.11.06, exit@ Mukdahan 8.12.06, 30 days, visa exempt

Enter @ Mukdahan 9.12.06 , exit @ Ban Laem 6.2.07 , 60days, Tourist Visa

extent in Thailand at any Immigration Office for 30days , THB 1,900.-, extension until 7.3.07 .

3.Entry @ Ban Laem 7.3.07 ,permission to stay until 5.4.07 , 30 days , visa exempt

Immigration will allow this person back into the Country with a 30day visa exempt stamp on 11.4.07.

This person has now two possibilities.

A: Get another Extension (THB 1,900.-) for 7 days at the Immigration and re-enter Thailand on the 11.4.07 with a 30day visa exempt stamp to start a new SIX-MONTH period with 3x30days border runs .

B: Apply on/before the 5.4.07 for a new Tourist Visa.

Extension: possible at Immigration Main Office in Soi Suan Plu, off Sathorn Road (Monday to Saturday) or at the Immigration Office in the Novotel next to Suvarnabhumi Airport (Monday to Friday). Any extension cost THB 1,900.-.

A Tourist Visa will be extended for 30days.

A 30day visa exempt stamp and any Non-Immigrant Visa will be extended for 7 days only.

You can convert the 30day visa exempt stamp to a Non-Immigrant Visa by going to the Immigration with the proper documents and 21 day stay remaining, meaning you have up to 9 days time after your entry. Application fee THB 2,000. - .

Please note that your Passport needs to remain valid for at least another 6 month for any Visa application.

Further info on the Ministry of Foreign Affair webpage: http://www.mfa.go.th/web/12.php

All Embassies/Consulates in SEA will issue only Single Entry Tourist Visas.

Please be reminded to apply for a Re-entry permit before you leave during your stay on a Tourist Visa, otherwise your Visa is considered cancelled.

Update Ban Laem Trip

With immediate effect it is not required anymore to show an Air Ticket @ BanLaem.

Every person without a Visa (enter with 30day visa exempt stamp) has to buy a compulsory Bus Ticket

for addl THB 200.- . Please prepare extra THB 200.- and 1 additional passport size photo.

[help]

Here is my situation:

1. I came here with TV from March 5th to May 3rd.

2. I did 30 days extension until June 3rd.

3. I had my first visa run til July 2nd.

4. I had my second visa on July 1st and it will run til July 30th.

5. I plan to have another visa run on July 28th ( 2 days ahead to make sure I am ok).

6. Then I will leave to get TV again on Aug 26th and come back.

Will I be ok? Please.

[lopburi3]

Yes you should be ok with that schedule but be sure to go a place that you can obtain a tourist visa.