ThiagoBras Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I looked for some posts that might provide me with an answer, but haven't found any so far. I ve read that you will start having to pay again for tourist visa, starting from the 1st of April 2011. But what about a simple passport stamp? My non-immigrant visa expires the 10th of April, after which I ll officially be a tourist. Now here's the deal. I m going to Malaysia, stay there a couple of days after which I want to get back into Thailand as I have a flight to Hanoi 2 weeks later. A passport stamp should do as this covers 14 or 15 days. But will it be necessary to pay for the stamp as well? Moreover, 12 days later I ve got a flight to Bangladesh, meaning I ll be in Bkk for 2 days. Stamp again! Another 12 days later I have to be back in Bkk to get another flight, so: Stamp again! I sure do hope it is not necessary to pay for a stamp, or I ll lose some money I could easily spend on better things :-) Does anyone know more about this? And if it is necessary to pay for the stamp, maybe it s a good idea to get a double entry tourist-visa? Thanks for the advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beechguy Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 (edited) Depends on what you are calling a passport stamp and which country you come from. If from one of the countries that are elgible for visa exempt entries, then nothing will change, 30 day stay if entering by air, and 15 days by land entry. The free Tourist Visas are just a temporary measure. Edited March 2, 2011 by beechguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajarnmimi Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Right, what kind of Passport stamp are you referring to? Visa exempt entry stamp? or Visa on arrrival stamp? TOURIST VISA EXEMPTION is free of charge and available to the following countries: 1. Australia : Commonwealth of Australia 2. Austria : Republic of Austria 3. Belgium : Kingdom of Belgium 4. Brazil : Federative Republic of Brazil (****) 5. Bahrain : State of Bahrain 6. Brunei Darussalam : Negara Brunei Darussalam 7. Canada 8. Denmark : Kingdom of Denmark 9. Finland : Republic of Finland 10. France : French Republic 11. Germany : Federal Republic of Germany 12. Greece : Hellenic Republic 13. Hong Kong : Hong Kong Special Administrative Region 14. Iceland : Republic of Iceland 15. Indonesia : Republic of Indonesia 16. Ireland : Republic of Ireland 17. Israel : State of Israel 18. Italy : Republic of Italy 19. Japan 20. Korea : Republic of Korea (****) 21. Kuwait : State of Kuwait 22. Luxembourg : Grand Duchy of Luxembourg 23. Malaysia 24. Monaco : Principality of Monaco 25. Netherlands : Kingdom of the Netherlands 26. New Zealand 27. Norway : Kingdom of Norway 28. Oman : Sultanate of Oman 29. Peru : Republic of Peru (****) 30. Philippines : Republic of the Philippines 31. Portugal : Republic of Portugal 32. Qatar : State of Qatar 33. Singapore : Republic of Singapore 34. Spain : Kingdom of Spain 35. South Africa : Republic of South Africa 36. Sweden : Kingdom of Sweden 37. Switzerland : Swiss Confederation 38. Turkey : Republic of Turkey 39. United Arab Emirates 40. United Kingdom : United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 41. United States of America 42. Vietnam : Socialist Republic of Vietnam I got this list from Ministry of Foreign Affairs....hope it would be helpful for all of us. While, VISA ON ARRIVAL's application fee is 1,000 Baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThiagoBras Posted March 7, 2011 Author Share Posted March 7, 2011 (edited) Since I'm part of this list, I guess I'm going for a visa exempt entry stamp . I just thought that starting from the 1st of April 2011, we would need to pay as well.. Edited March 7, 2011 by Mario2008 quote removed to make it easier to read Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario2008 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 With visa exempt entry you can be asked to show proof of onward travel within 30 days by the airline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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