Triple Entry Tourist Visa Questions

[Anagami]

Hi,

long time lurker, first time poster. I would appreciate some advice, as I have couple of questions that I am not clear on.

I am in Thailand on a triple entry tourist visa.

1. I am nearing the end of my first entry (2 months). Can I extend for another month (for 1900 baht) at offices other than Bangkok? Does anybody know if Pattaya Immigration office will do the extension?

2. Is there a limit on how long I can stay out of Thailand between my entries (given my passport is valid...etc.)? I am thinking of spending a month in Cambodia between my entries....

Thanks,

A.

[wayned]

1. You can extend at any office as long as you have proof that you are currently living in their jurisdiction.

2.There is no restriction on how long you can be out of the country. However, all three entries must be made on or before the "must enter by date" on the VISA.

[Anagami]

1. You can extend at any office as long as you have proof that you are currently living in their jurisdiction.

2.There is no restriction on how long you can be out of the country. However, all three entries must be made on or before the "must enter by date" on the VISA.

Thanks man. Appreciate your reply.

[Bocking]

As Wayned said, be careful to plan your final re-entry into to Thailand on or before the 'Must Enter By' date on the Visa .. I got caught out last year by looking only at my 'Extension Valid To' date... It wasn't the end of the world but still a pain in the rear

[IMA_FARANG]

Yes, on a triple entry tourist visa you cab get three entries and theoretically 3 extensions of 30 days each on the visa.

HOWEVER, all 3 entries must be done before the visa expires..... which is that "must enter before date".

In most triple entry tourist visas that date is 180 days after it is issued by the consulate or embassy you get it from.

Be careful, not the date you entered but 180 days after the visa is ISSUED is the date it expires.

Bottom line is: if you use it correctly a triple entry tourist visa will give you three entry and exit pairs into Thailand and three 30 day extensions to.

But just remember..... the visa effectively expires one day after that "must enter before" date.

So, plan ahead, and get the dates correct.

You paid good money for that visa, so don't be careless and lose one entry by not planning ahead.

[csabo]

OP, where may I ask did you acquire the triple?

[MRtommyR]

I would be interested to know if the 30 day extension runs from the date you apply for it or whether it is added onto the end of your 60 day period. If the latter, how far in advance can I go to immigration to apply for the extension?

[Mario2008]

The extension is added to your current permisison to stay, you can apply a few weeks before the permission to stay expires. (Up to 30 ays early even).

[TerryLH]

"...a triple entry tourist visa will give you three entry and exit pairs..."

What exactly is an 'entry and exit pair'?

[Simon1985]

"...a triple entry tourist visa will give you three entry and exit pairs..."

What exactly is an 'entry and exit pair'?

1st entry = 60 days plus option to pay 1900 baht at Immigration and extend for another 30 days. Then Leave Thailand and cross border and return.

2nd Entry = Another 60 days plus option to pay 1900 baht at Immigration and extend for another 30 days. Then Leave Thailand and cross border and return.

3rd Entry = Another 60 days plus option to pay 1900 baht at Immigration and extend for another 30 days. In total nearly 9 months.

[anon022]

This would most likely be considered the maximum, and questions would be asked about your real purpose of stay if you are going to maximize your stay like this. Chances are, depending on the mood of the officer(s), and location, that they would refuse one or the other 30 day extension, and just tell you to exit, and use your next entry IMHO.

[ubonjoe]

This would most likely be considered the maximum, and questions would be asked about your real purpose of stay if you are going to maximize your stay like this. Chances are, depending on the mood of the officer(s), and location, that they would refuse one or the other 30 day extension, and just tell you to exit, and use your next entry IMHO.

That does not happen. Many people have done it without a problem.

[notmyself]

But just remember..... the visa effectively expires one day after that "must enter before" date.

So, plan ahead, and get the dates correct.

You paid good money for that visa, so don't be careless and lose one entry by not planning ahead.

It is not always the case that immigration will activate an entry on the 'enter before' date.

[csabo]

This would most likely be considered the maximum, and questions would be asked about your real purpose of stay if you are going to maximize your stay like this. Chances are, depending on the mood of the officer(s), and location, that they would refuse one or the other 30 day extension, and just tell you to exit, and use your next entry IMHO.

Why would you post this? It is common to use double and triple entry visa by extending them this way which is within the law. Even if, for whatever reason, there was a denial of an extension the OP could easily make an exit and return on one of his multiple entries and deal with the issue at the time. If your "humble opinion" constitutes fear mongering and disinformation then please keep it to yourself.

[anon022]

This would most likely be considered the maximum, and questions would be asked about your real purpose of stay if you are going to maximize your stay like this. Chances are, depending on the mood of the officer(s), and location, that they would refuse one or the other 30 day extension, and just tell you to exit, and use your next entry IMHO.

That does not happen. Many people have done it without a problem.

Then how about the numerous reports here on TV a few months ago, regarding TV (entry) problems, including extensions, where e.g. 7 days were given and the 30 refused, etc.? Edited November 27, 2014 by Impossible

[csabo]

This would most likely be considered the maximum, and questions would be asked about your real purpose of stay if you are going to maximize your stay like this. Chances are, depending on the mood of the officer(s), and location, that they would refuse one or the other 30 day extension, and just tell you to exit, and use your next entry IMHO.

That does not happen. Many people have done it without a problem.

Then how about the numerous reports here on TV a few months ago, regarding TV (entry) problems, including extensions, where e.g. 7 days were given and the 30 refused, etc.?

Links?

[anon022]

This would most likely be considered the maximum, and questions would be asked about your real purpose of stay if you are going to maximize your stay like this. Chances are, depending on the mood of the officer(s), and location, that they would refuse one or the other 30 day extension, and just tell you to exit, and use your next entry IMHO.

Why would you post this? It is common to use double and triple entry visa by extending them this way which is within the law. Even if, for whatever reason, there was a denial of an extension the OP could easily make an exit and return on one of his multiple entries and deal with the issue at the time. If your "humble opinion" constitutes fear mongering and disinformation then please keep it to yourself.

How does it constitute fear mongering when you yourself admit this could happen in your above post?

[csabo]

This would most likely be considered the maximum, and questions would be asked about your real purpose of stay if you are going to maximize your stay like this. Chances are, depending on the mood of the officer(s), and location, that they would refuse one or the other 30 day extension, and just tell you to exit, and use your next entry IMHO.

Why would you post this? It is common to use double and triple entry visa by extending them this way which is within the law. Even if, for whatever reason, there was a denial of an extension the OP could easily make an exit and return on one of his multiple entries and deal with the issue at the time. If your "humble opinion" constitutes fear mongering and disinformation then please keep it to yourself.

How does it constitute fear mongering when you yourself admit this could happen in your above post?

I don't admit it. I merely point out that your fictitious scenario based solely on conjecture is invalid and nothing to be concerned about. When I said "even if" I meant even in "your distorted perspective".

[ubonjoe]

This would most likely be considered the maximum, and questions would be asked about your real purpose of stay if you are going to maximize your stay like this. Chances are, depending on the mood of the officer(s), and location, that they would refuse one or the other 30 day extension, and just tell you to exit, and use your next entry IMHO.

That does not happen. Many people have done it without a problem.

Then how about the numerous reports here on TV a few months ago, regarding TV (entry) problems, including extensions, where e.g. 7 days were given and the 30 refused, etc.?

I think you are confusing visa exempt entries with tourist visas.

The only tourist vise entry denials were for new visas at a southern border and the people holding them had a bunch of exempt entries before then. They were told to go to KL and fly in.

I don't recall anybody being denied an extension for a 60 day tourist visa entry.

[anon022]

This would most likely be considered the maximum, and questions would be asked about your real purpose of stay if you are going to maximize your stay like this. Chances are, depending on the mood of the officer(s), and location, that they would refuse one or the other 30 day extension, and just tell you to exit, and use your next entry IMHO.

That does not happen. Many people have done it without a problem.

Then how about the numerous reports here on TV a few months ago, regarding TV (entry) problems, including extensions, where e.g. 7 days were given and the 30 refused, etc.?

Links?

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/forum/1-thai-visas-residency-and-work-permits/ is where you can find these, just scroll through. Obviously you weren't around when the rules changed and caused panic and confusion among the long time tourists, and those who were working on a TV. Staying in Thailand on back to back TVs is now considered an illegal way to live in the country, and the OP is possibly trying to do so, as he does not intend to travel to other countries in between, but might seek to fully maximize his stay for the whole 9x30=270 days.

[Doppelone]

I'm a regular visitor to Thailand (as a tourist) and I recently flew into Bangkok after spending six weeks in Vietnam using the second part of a double entry tourist visa purchased in London. I have four tourist visas (all acquired in London) and two 30 day extensions in my passport. The immigration officer grilled me thoroughly about my activities in Thailand and for a while I actually thought he was going to deny me entry. So it appears we musn't be blasé. Just because you have a valid visa doesn't mean you will be allowed to enter the Kingdom. As the previous poster pointed out (nowadays) that decision it is up to the mood and whim of the individual immigration officer who may take into account the number of occasions you have visited Thailand in the past. Oh, and just in case anyone is wondering, I never do visa runs or use visas back-to-back - there's always a healthy gap (a month, six weeks or two months) between the time I leave Thailand and re-enter. Perhaps I was just very unlucky?

[el jefe]

But just remember..... the visa effectively expires one day after that "must enter before" date.

So, plan ahead, and get the dates correct.

You paid good money for that visa, so don't be careless and lose one entry by not planning ahead.

It is not always the case that immigration will activate an entry on the 'enter before' date.

Can you state a case where someone was denied entry on the "enter before" date.

I've never had a problem entering on the absolute last day possible, nor have I ever heard of anyone else being denied entry on the last date. My most recent experience was earlier this month.

[anon022]

This would most likely be considered the maximum, and questions would be asked about your real purpose of stay if you are going to maximize your stay like this. Chances are, depending on the mood of the officer(s), and location, that they would refuse one or the other 30 day extension, and just tell you to exit, and use your next entry IMHO.

That does not happen. Many people have done it without a problem.

Then how about the numerous reports here on TV a few months ago, regarding TV (entry) problems, including extensions, where e.g. 7 days were given and the 30 refused, etc.?

I think you are confusing visa exempt entries with tourist visas.

The only tourist vise entry denials were for new visas at a southern border and the people holding them had a bunch of exempt entries before then. They were told to go to KL and fly in.

I don't recall anybody being denied an extension for a 60 day tourist visa entry.

I myself was denied a TV, and I only had two visa exempt stamps in my PP, and none back to back. This was after a stay of 8 months on TV's, and a red stamp added to the one I got last. Unlimited back to back visas were still allowed back then. The second time I got a red stamp was this year, EvEN after staying out of the country for SIX weeks! Once you get a red stamp now, the party is over, unless you find employment, or get a new PP. Edited November 27, 2014 by Impossible

[csabo]

Impossible

Linking me to a forum to research your claims is not how this works. You made claims, I called you on them, you need to show specific information to support your claim. I am very up to date on visa regulations past and present. None of the OP's post has anything to do with working and the rules on multiple entry visas and extensions of same have not changed. Applying for, being granted and using visas as they are designed is not an illegal practice. You are confusing Visa's with Visa Exemption Runs. You made a bad post. It happens. Just walk away now. You chose a great name for yourself though, I will grant you that.

[anon022]

Impossible

Linking me to a forum to research your claims is not how this works. You made claims, I called you on them, you need to show specific information to support your claim. I am very up to date on visa regulations past and present. None of the OP's post has anything to do with working and the rules on multiple entry visas and extensions of same have not changed. Applying for, being granted and using visas as they are designed is not an illegal practice. You are confusing Visa's with Visa Exemption Runs. You made a bad post. It happens. Just walk away now. You chose a great name for yourself though, I will grant you that.

Well, no problem, just read my last post then. But you have to understand that not everyone is going to look for information for you, while you can easily find it yourself. People have lives and a lot of other things to do than holding your hand, sorry. Edited November 27, 2014 by Impossible

[csabo]

I myself was denied a TV, and I only had two visa exempt stamps in my PP, and none back to back. This was after a stay of 8 months on TV's, and a red stamp added to the one I got last. Unlimited back to back visas were still allowed back then. Once you get a red stamp now, the party is over, unless you find employment, or get a new PP.

This cannot be deciphered as written. Post your exact modes of entry (air, water, land) under what document or authority (Visa single/multiple, Visa exemption) and your extensions of each and an expert on the topic will explain why you were "denied a TV" and red stamped.

[anon022]

I myself was denied a TV, and I only had two visa exempt stamps in my PP, and none back to back. This was after a stay of 8 months on TV's, and a red stamp added to the one I got last. Unlimited back to back visas were still allowed back then. Once you get a red stamp now, the party is over, unless you find employment, or get a new PP.

This cannot be deciphered as written. Post your exact modes of entry (air, water, land) under what document or authority (Visa single/multiple, Visa exemption) and your extensions of each and an expert on the topic will explain why you were "denied a TV" and red stamped.

Read the previous, edited post again and stop wasting our time.

[ubonjoe]

I think you are confusing visa exempt entries with tourist visas.

The only tourist vise entry denials were for new visas at a southern border and the people holding them had a bunch of exempt entries before then. They were told to go to KL and fly in.

I don't recall anybody being denied an extension for a 60 day tourist visa entry.

I myself was denied a TV, and I only had two visa exempt stamps in my PP, and none back to back. This was after a stay of 8 months on TV's, and a red stamp added to the one I got last. Unlimited back to back visas were still allowed back then. The second time I got a red stamp was this year, EvEN after staying out of the country for SIX weeks! Once you get a red stamp now, the party is over, unless you find employment, or get a new PP.

You apparently got to many visas at one embassy or consulate that was why you were denied another one and got a red stamp. There has never been unlimited tourist visas at one location.

Many people have gotten a red stamp at one embassy or consulate and went to another one and got a visa.

[anon022]

I think you are confusing visa exempt entries with tourist visas.

The only tourist vise entry denials were for new visas at a southern border and the people holding them had a bunch of exempt entries before then. They were told to go to KL and fly in.

I don't recall anybody being denied an extension for a 60 day tourist visa entry.

I myself was denied a TV, and I only had two visa exempt stamps in my PP, and none back to back. This was after a stay of 8 months on TV's, and a red stamp added to the one I got last. Unlimited back to back visas were still allowed back then. The second time I got a red stamp was this year, EvEN after staying out of the country for SIX weeks! Once you get a red stamp now, the party is over, unless you find employment, or get a new PP.

You apparently got to many visas at one embassy or consulate that was why you were denied another one and got a red stamp. There has never been unlimited tourist visas at one location.

Many people have gotten a red stamp at one embassy or consulate and went to another one and got a visa.

That's right, but my point is here, that once you got a red stamp, it doesn't matter which other consulate you go next. Unless you can show legit reasons to stay in the country, it is very likely you will be refused a TV. Furthermore, it doesn't matter how long you stay out of the country. I was out for six weeks early this year, before the new rules, and had been on a single 2 month medical visa before that, and they still issued a red stamp, in VT. The reason was that they were clamping down on illegal employment, and everyone was considered suspect, who had been in the country for over two months, no matter how long the interval in between. The OP is on a triple and may intend to maximize his stay to the maximum 270 days. This obviously raises suspicion in at least some of the IOs, and therefore he should understand that at some point he could be grilled, and perhaps even denied a 30 day extension.

[notmyself]

That's right, but my point is here, that once you got a red stamp, it doesn't matter which other consulate you go next.

Happens all the time. People just go to another embassy and get one.