METV or Visa Exemption for multiple short-stay entries? (+ internal flights).

[OPHaynes]

19 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

In that case thinking METV is good fit.

Let the METV validity run out prior to marriage and do a visa exempt entry.

That could even be a border bounce. 

Assume you are aware that if you reenter Thailand (last time on valid METV you will be stamped in for another 2 months. 

Thank you so much for all the help!

 

I don't know if you were able to advise on the VE stamp when going from BKK Suvarnabhumi --> Samui non-transit? Would this incur another VE stamp?

[OPHaynes]

20 minutes ago, Liquorice said:

Obviously, you couldn't apply for the Non Imm O visa or extension based on Thai spouse until after you married.

 

If the METV expires, get another.  

 

Just sent a PM regards marriage.

Thank you so much for all the help!

 

I don't know if you were able to advise on the VE stamp when going from BKK Suvarnabhumi --> Samui non-transit? Would this incur another VE stamp?

[Liquorice]

14 minutes ago, OPHaynes said:

I don't know if you were able to advise on the VE stamp when going from BKK Suvarnabhumi --> Samui non-transit? Would this incur another VE stamp?

Not sure what you mean!

 

Once you enter VE you can travel to any part of Thailand within that 60 day period.

[Upnotover]

3 hours ago, OPHaynes said:

When entering Koh Samui travelling from Bangkok (non-transit as advised above), would this pick up another visa exemption stamp when going through passport control at Samui and again returning to Bangkok, or because this is domestic travel and never 'officially' leaving the country you are still operating on the same exemption stamp?

You are going to and from a Thai island.  You will not go through passport control in either direction.

[Pattaya57]

Just a follow up to whether someone can get a re-entry permit on a visa exempt entry like stated you can in this thread.

 

There are numerous sites that say you can't and if it was possible why would agents that sell re-entry permits say it's not possible? Surely they would gladly sell it to you if they could.

Here are 3 sites that say it's not possible. Before people start to discredit these sites, how about instead link one site that clearly says it is possible. I couldn't find any!
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Bangkok Immigration - clearly says a re-entry permit can be granted for a visa (visa exempt entry is not a visa)

"But if before leaving the Kingdom, the alien has been granted permission by the competent official to be able to re-enter the Kingdom with the current visa held."

https://bangkok.immigration.go.th/en/re-entry-permit/

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Who Is Not Eligible for a Thailand Re-Entry Permit?

You are not eligible for a Re-Entry Permit for Thailand if you have one of the following:

• A Thailand Visa On Arrival, which is valid for a maximum of 15 days and non-extendable.

• If you are from a country whose nationals do not need a Thailand Tourist Visa and you have entered the country under the visa-exemption rule.

https://visaguide.world/asia/thailand-visa/re-entry-permit/

 

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"If you are holding 30 days exempt visa stamp or Visa on arrival than you can’t get a Re-entry permit"

 

https://thaivisaexpert.com/single-multiple-re-entry-permit/

 

Yes it's not updated to new 60 day visa exempt but it's pretty clear visa exempt doesn't qualify.

 

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I can post many more sites saying it's not possible. Can anyone post a site that  clearly says you can get a re-entry stamp for a visa exempt entry?

 

Edited 1 minute ago by Pattaya57