Visa 90/180 Day Rules

[Finlaco]

Hi

Currently I am in Singapore. Thinking of living here. I have been here 3 weeks. The last 3 times I entered Thailand, I did so with a Tourist Visa Category TR (SGD50), all from the Thai Embassy in Singapore. I had previously (up to 3 weeks ago been living in Thai and doing visa runs). In the last 9 months i have used three Tourist Visa's from Singapore (initial 60days plus the additional 30 days extensions)

My first question is:- Do i need another Tourist Visa from a Thai embassy or can i now get a visa on arrival (90/180 day rule?.

My second question is:- I will be getting a new passport soon. It will have a new passport number. Will Thai Immigration be able to connect me with my old passport? I know they take photos etc at arrival and departure, but Thailand being Thailand I just curious? Any experience?

Anyone any ideas? I will inquire at the Thai Embassy in Singapore but Embassys are the same through out the world

Thanks

Edited August 26, 2007 by Finlaco

[lopburi3]

The rule is not more than 90 days on visa exempt entry during any six month period so if you have not used more than 60 you will receive a 30 day stamp without a problem (if your nationality gets that) and it sounds as if you have not. What you get on arrival is not a visa but a visa exempt entry.

Are you changing your name, date of birth and nationality? Yes you can be found with a new passport but not sure it would be a standard practice to do such a search.

[Finlaco]

The rule is not more than 90 days on visa exempt entry during any six month period so if you have not used more than 60 you will receive a 30 day stamp without a problem (if your nationality gets that) and it sounds as if you have not. What you get on arrival is not a visa but a visa exempt entry.

Are you changing your name, date of birth and nationality? Yes you can be found with a new passport but not sure it would be a standard practice to do such a search.

In the last 9 months i have used three Tourist Visa's from Singapore (initial 60days plus the additional 30 days extensions) -- So you think i should be able to get a free visa on arrival (my nationality is entitled to 30 days on arrival

[lopburi3]

Tourist visa entry does not count on the 90 day stay total and you should not have any problem getting a visa on arrival (if airline is ok with it-ticket out within 30 days).