I am on an Aussie passport, under 50 years old and have a 12mth non-imm O visa that expires October 15th.

I have to go to Hong Kong on Sept 17th and return to the LOS on Sept 22nd.

I understand that i will get another 90 days from this date, taking me through to Dec 21st.

However I have to go to Malaysia on Oct 13th and come back to the LOS on Oct 27th.

When i come back into the LOS on Oct 27th, will I still be on another 90 days or will I just get the 30 day visa exempt stamp on arrival?

I'm guessing that I will be back on the 30 day stamps as my O visa has now expired?

Or will they still let me stay until Dec 21st?

Thanks for any feedback

I am on an Aussie passport, under 50 years old and have a 12mth non-imm O visa that expires October 15th.

I have to go to Hong Kong on Sept 17th and return to the LOS on Sept 22nd.

I understand that i will get another 90 days from this date, taking me through to Dec 21st.

However I have to go to Malaysia on Oct 13th and come back to the LOS on Oct 27th.

When i come back into the LOS on Oct 27th, will I still be on another 90 days or will I just get the 30 day visa exempt stamp on arrival?

I'm guessing that I will be back on the 30 day stamps as my O visa has now expired?

Or will they still let me stay until Dec 21st?

Thanks for any feedback

Get a RE-ENTRY to keep your addl 3 month valid.

Get a re-entry permit at immigration the cost will be 1000 baht. This will keep your entry valid until Dec.21 st.

Be aware if you cross by land you would only get 15 days visa exempt entry under the new rules. The re-entry permit is probably your best option if you intend to stay until Dec 21.

Thanks for the replies

I will be flying in and out so the 15 day stamp going via a land border won't affect me.

Get a re-entry permit at immigration the cost will be 1000 baht. This will keep your entry valid until Dec.21 st.

ubonjoe, at what point do I need to get this re-entry permit from immigration?

I'm guessing i should get it AFTER i return from Hong Kong and BEFORE i go to Malaysia?

I also forgot to mention that i have to go to the Philippines from Nov 24th to Dec 3rd.

I hope the re-entry permit will still be valid until Dec 21st for when i return to Bangkok on Dec 3rd? Or will they give me a 30 day stamp at this point when i come back?

Thanks again

Edited May 31, 200917 yr by transit

You will need a re-entry permit for any trip after visa expiration to keep your stay alive. So get when you return with the new 90 day stamp. A single re-entry is only valid for one trip so your second trip will provide a normal 30 day visa exempt entry.

Thanks for the replies

I will be flying in and out so the 15 day stamp going via a land border won't affect me.

ubonjoe, at what point do I need to get this re-entry permit from immigration?

I'm guessing i should get it AFTER i return from Hong Kong and BEFORE i go to Malaysia?

I also forgot to mention that i have to go to the Philippines from Nov 24th to Dec 3rd.

I hope the re-entry permit will still be valid until Dec 21st for when i return to Bangkok on Dec 3rd? Or will they give me a 30 day stamp at this point when i come back?

Thanks again

After you return from Hong Kong go to immigration and get the re-entry permit. Then use the permit to enter when come back from Malaysia. Be sure you put the re-entry permit number on your arrival card in the visa number space when you return.

The permit is only good for one re-entry. It would be best to get a 30 day entry when you return in December because that would give you a longer stay.

Thanks guys, what a great bunch you all are

I have to go back to Australia to get another non-O visa on January 6th -- so yes, i will get the 30 day stamp when i return from the P.I. on December 3rd.

Unfortunately it will be 34 days before i fly out again so i will get an extension at Immigration rather than pay the overstay fine for those 4-5 days.

Edited May 31, 200917 yr by transit