I've been denied entry to Thailand - Now What ! ?

[Rob Browder]

On 7/3/2024 at 4:58 PM, MMCHKG said:

So I believe for example either Krabi or Hat Yai would also be ok?

We have fewer reports from the smaller airports, so a smaller sample-size, which makes it hard to know for sure.  I recall bad reports on Phuket, so skip that one - likely have an "agent assisted entry" program (like the Bangkok airports and Aranya have) - primarily serving the prolific Russian visitor market to that area. 

Once that incentive is in-place, it is bad news for Thai owners and employees in the local tourist-sector, and their frequent-visitor foreign clientele.

[41632584]

On 7/3/2024 at 3:51 PM, Tod Daniels said:

Never been one single confirmed case of someone getting denied entry flying direct into Chiang Mai, and I looked and looked but couldn't find even a single one. IF people need a "user friendly airport" that is the one (other than those b/s tiny ones in the south that are okay too)

However, during a recent arrival they did take a farang to the side, sat him down at a table on the left side, and asked him some questions about either his Non-ED visa history or a fresh one he had just acquired in Laos. Don't know whether they ended up admitting him or not. 

[41632584]

On 7/3/2024 at 10:55 AM, farangbuffalo said:

Anyone ever been pulled aside and gently suggested to the IO maybe they could pay a 'fine' to be let in? 😅

Approximately a year ago, a friend arrived at Phuket, with a long history of various types of extensions trying to reenter on an agent assisted Non-ED with reentry permit. He was taken aside, grilled and when they couldn't reach his agent to discuss matters, the consensus was reached to deny him entry. They presented him the famous Denied Entry form, but he politely kept asking for help or a solution.

 

At some point an entrepreneurial officer offered to stamp him in in exchange for a contribution discreetly slipped into the passport. 

[thaiasia]

On 6/27/2024 at 4:08 PM, Bangkok Alex said:

 

Now, the agency i used also has services to do border runs to Cambodia. This time they recommended me their services for airport landing and for the price, I thought it worked very well.

 

I can give contacts in private if it is of interest.

 

I'd be interested in this. Can you send me a pm? Many thanks 🙂

[shdmn]

Any reports yet of people getting denied on a DTV?

[Rob Browder]

12 hours ago, thaiasia said:

 

I'd be interested in this. Can you send me a pm? Many thanks 🙂

Two public offers of airport "guaranteed entry" service:

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1336926-setv-metv-still-around-now-that-visa-exempts-are-now-60-days/?do=findComment&comment=19217493

 

www.onestopservicepattaya.com (per YT video with the agency owner)

 

[Rob Browder]

12 hours ago, shdmn said:

Any reports yet of people getting denied on a DTV?

I saw one 2nd hand report here of Russians given a hard time, but were let in after showing the receipt for payment from the Thai-Consulate at Phnom Penh and possibly other supporting paperwork. 

[thaiasia]

2 hours ago, Rob Browder said:

Two public offers of airport "guaranteed entry" service:

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1336926-setv-metv-still-around-now-that-visa-exempts-are-now-60-days/?do=findComment&comment=19217493

 

www.onestopservicepattaya.com (per YT video with the agency owner)

 

I'm under the impression that they welcome you at the airport when you arrive and just guide you to the VIP immigration lane, and you don't have to wait in line, but how can they guarantee entry unless they are IO's as well 😕

 

I understand things work differently in Thailand but it's still pretty strange.

[Schnitzelfritz]

On 6/22/2024 at 9:53 PM, ChristianPFC said:

Often, there is staff who distribute people at the head of a long general queue to various shorter queues at individual immigration counters, in that case there is no choice what kind of immigration officer you get.

Just leave your designated queue then, go to the restroom, etc. Wait some time and queue up again.

[Bday Prang]

On 6/22/2024 at 9:53 PM, ChristianPFC said:

Often, there is staff who distribute people at the head of a long general queue to various shorter queues at individual immigration counters, in that case there is no choice what kind of immigration officer you get.

This is normally the case when it is very busy,  Once directed to a particular queue one can simply wait a few minutes and then move to a different queue, nobody is checking

[Caldera]

18 hours ago, thaiasia said:

I'm under the impression that they welcome you at the airport when you arrive and just guide you to the VIP immigration lane, and you don't have to wait in line, but how can they guarantee entry unless they are IO's as well 😕

 

I understand things work differently in Thailand but it's still pretty strange.

 

They guide you to a lane where the IO is under specific instructions that you have been pre-screened. You will be stamped in, no questions asked. 

[AusDieMaus]

I just got pulled aside at Suvarnabhum airport on a visa exempt entry. The IO asking me why I come to Thailand so often (I spend less than 180 days per year here). He also noted that I did not use my previous exit flight from Thailand (it was an onward ticket one). They seem to enter that into the system now. I told him I changed plans, he was not happy. I could convince them to let me in 1 more time and I got stamped 60 days. Next time I have to enter with a valid non immigrant visa they told me. Now I used an onward ticket again, which I am not planning to use. I am afraid they will have a major problem when I come back  or even when I exit on another day, even with a valid non immigrant visa, that I didnt use the booked flight again. Any ideas if I have to take this flight, or is it all about the correct visa? Onward ticket is 15th March, but the 60days end April11th (I want to leave April 11th). Not really sure what to do now.

[DrJack54]

1 hour ago, AusDieMaus said:

Any ideas if I have to take this flight, or is it all about the correct visa? Onward ticket is 15th March, but the 60days end April11th (I want to leave April 11th). Not really sure what to do now.

Bottom line is that you were permitted to enter Thailand.

Forget about the ticket you have March 15.

You can leave anytime up till April 11.

No issue when you exit Thailand.

 

BTW: There would be no issue even if you had wanted to obtain 30 day extension. 

 

Regards the io stating.... next time have a Non O ....

Are you 50+ yrs old? 

[AusDieMaus]

1 hour ago, DrJack54 said:

Bottom line is that you were permitted to enter Thailand.

Forget about the ticket you have March 15.

You can leave anytime up till April 11.

No issue when you exit Thailand.

 

BTW: There would be no issue even if you had wanted to obtain 30 day extension. 

 

Regards the io stating.... next time have a Non O ....

Are you 50+ yrs old? 

Thank you for the response. I would think more that it would be an issue when I enter Thailand again. As the IO today instantly asked me why I did not fly out on the date that I had previously given to the IO when first entering Thailand on a visa exempt entry. When I have the correct non o visa that might probably not be an issue any more.

Yes I will be 50 on March 24th. But I am not registered in my home country, which a prerequisite for obtaining a Non O visa. I heard it is possible to obtain that visa inside of Thailand via agents. Not sure how legit this is, but it requires a lot less documents. Not sure if this will lead to problems at the airport later. Any thoughts?

[nomad22]

18 minutes ago, AusDieMaus said:

I heard it is possible to obtain that visa inside of Thailand via agents. Not sure how legit this is, but it requires a lot less documents. Not sure if this will lead to problems at the airport later. Any thoughts?

 

You can obtain a non O retirement visa in Thailand directly from immigration, no need to use an agent.  The main requirement is that you need to have 800,000 baht in a Thai Bank.

 

[DrJack54]

5 hours ago, AusDieMaus said:

When I have the correct non o visa that might probably not be an issue any more.

Visa does not need to be a Non O can be eg a METV.

5 hours ago, AusDieMaus said:

. But I am not registered in my home country, which a prerequisite for obtaining a Non O visa.

What does that mean? 

What is passport country 

5 hours ago, AusDieMaus said:

I heard it is possible to obtain that visa inside of Thailand via agents.

You can obtain a Non O inside Thailand from visa exempt entry. Does not require an agent however requires Thai bank account and money in bank. 

Don't think good option at this point.

 

What is your future plans for travel to Thailand AFTER this visit.

How long do you hope to spend in Thailand each time you visit

[AusDieMaus]

3 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

Visa does not need to be a Non O can be eg a METV.

She said it has to be a non immigrant visa because I stay in Thailand for too long. I basically stay here almost 180 days per year. So far there were no problems but now it seems they are cracking down on the too many visa exempt entry people.

 

3 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

What does that mean? 

What is passport country 

I have no registered home address in Germany. Thats why I do not have an ID card. On the embassy homepage this is a prerequisite for applying for a non O visa, either an ID card or a verified document showing my address in Germany

 

3 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

You can obtain a Non O inside Thailand from visa exempt entry. Does not require an agent however requires Thai bank account and money in bank. 

Don't think good option at this point.

I have a Thai bank account and I can transfer 800.000 Baht. Why do you think that is that not a good option?

 

3 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

What is your future plans for travel to Thailand AFTER this visit.

How long do you hope to spend in Thailand each time you visit

I have been more or less living here since 1999. Back then it was easy to get a non immigrant visa. The consul in my hometown even filled in the application for me, and for 50 Euros you had your multiple entry non O visa within 15 minutes. I want to stay in Thailand most of the times, while traveling abroad on a frequent basis. I think 90 days per visit would be fine for me.

[DrJack54]

19 minutes ago, AusDieMaus said:

I have been more or less living here since 1999. Back then it was easy to get a non immigrant visa. The consul in my hometown even filled in the application for me, and for 50 Euros you had your multiple entry non O visa within 15 minutes. I want to stay in Thailand most of the times, while traveling abroad on a frequent basis. I think 90 days per visit would be fine for me.

Will reply to this last bit as it covers best advice.

Earlier you stated...."Yes I will be 50 on March 24th" 

So you are not even 50 currently.

Don't know you obtain Non O previously.

In any event shortly you will be 50.

Also the bonus is that you have a Thai bank account in your name only.

Best option for you (if you can afford it) is to obtain a Non O from visa exempt entry OR obtain a Non O outside of Thailand.

S subsequently obtain 12 month annual extension. 

This allows for ongoing living in Thailand without issue.

A Non O is single entry so you also obtain multiple reentry permit  (simple). That covers you to exit and reenter anytime during course of your extension. 

 

Forget about the 90 days. Think you refer to that as in your mind a Multi Entry Non O .....no, I'm outlining a single entry Non O + 12 month extension.

No need to exit at all unless you wish.

That's where the reentry permit come in . 

 

Here is thread outlines o training Non O retirement in Thailand from visa exempt entry...

https://aseannow.com/topic/1282251-visa-exempt-to-non-o-retirement-dates/

[AusDieMaus]

1 hour ago, DrJack54 said:

Will reply to this last bit as it covers best advice.

Earlier you stated...."Yes I will be 50 on March 24th" 

So you are not even 50 currently.

Don't know you obtain Non O previously.

In any event shortly you will be 50.

Also the bonus is that you have a Thai bank account in your name only.

Best option for you (if you can afford it) is to obtain a Non O from visa exempt entry OR obtain a Non O outside of Thailand.

S subsequently obtain 12 month annual extension. 

This allows for ongoing living in Thailand without issue.

A Non O is single entry so you also obtain multiple reentry permit  (simple). That covers you to exit and reenter anytime during course of your extension. 

 

Forget about the 90 days. Think you refer to that as in your mind a Multi Entry Non O .....no, I'm outlining a single entry Non O + 12 month extension.

No need to exit at all unless you wish.

That's where the reentry permit come in . 

I had Non O visas 20+ years ago. 

I would love to convert my visa exempt entry to a Non O visa (retirement) inside of Thailand. Does the 800k Baht have to be in that bank account for at least 2 months prior to my application? Or only at the time of the application?

So I turn 50 on March 24th, and my visa exempt ends on April 11th. That is 18 days, but only 14 business days. Hope that will be fine for most immigration offices. 

What is the earliest date that I could apply for the 12 months extension of this non O visa?

Thanks for all the info really appreciate it.

 

[DrJack54]

11 minutes ago, AusDieMaus said:

Does the 800k Baht have to be in that bank account for at least 2 months prior to my application? Or only at the time of the application?

Only at time of application. 

 

14 minutes ago, AusDieMaus said:

So I turn 50 on March 24th, and my visa exempt ends on April 11th. That is 18 days, but only 14 business days. Hope that will be fine for most immigration offices. 

What is the earliest date that I could apply for the 12 months extension of this non O visa?

To apply for Non O you require 15 days remaining on permission of stay. 

CM 21. Phuket also.

The Non O provides a 90 day stamp.

After the funds have been in the account for two months, you can apply for 12 months extension.

 

Which immigration office? 

Remember you can obtain 30 day extension to current permission of stay to buy time (1900b)