Visa Exempt confirmation

[GeraldB22]

I am currently on a SETV. in around 1 months time I plan to fly to Malaysia for a visit, followed by a flight to Laos. I am a UK citizen.

 

After arriving in Laos I plan to stay there for a week, and then I would like to enter Thailand for 6 weeks via land. Am I correct that I do not need to apply for a Tourist Visa for this, and can enter Thailand and receive 30 days entry at Nong Khai, which I can then extend for a further 30 days? ( I previously thought it 15 days via land entry)

 

If this is the case, do I need to provide any documentation at the border such as hotel bookings, flights out of the country bookings?

 

This would cover my 6 weeks stay in Thailand without the need for applying for another SETV, as given I have previous history of SETV's back to back there is a high chance I will not receive one.

 

Thank you 

Edited October 20, 2019 by GeraldB22

[EricTh]

https://www.thaiembassy.com/thailand/new-visa-rules.php

 

Land border runs is now limited to 2 times per year.

 

If you have a long history  of back-to-back visa, they might not let you in.

[orchis]

as long as you didn't use the 2 time land/border crossing per calendar year they will let you in at nongkai

[GeraldB22]

13 minutes ago, EricTh said:

https://www.thaiembassy.com/thailand/new-visa-rules.php

 

Land border runs is now limited to 2 times per year.

 

If you have a long history  of back-to-back visa, they might not let you in.

I've never entered Thailand without a tourist visa previously

[elviajero]

31 minutes ago, GeraldB22 said:

Am I correct that I do not need to apply for a Tourist Visa for this, and can enter Thailand and receive 30 days entry at Nong Khai, which I can then extend for a further 30 days?

Yes, you’re correct. Limited to 2 per calendar year by land.

 

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If this is the case, do I need to provide any documentation at the border such as hotel bookings, flights out of the country bookings?

Currently unlikely at a land crossing, but possible. IO’s can ask to see hotel bookings and flights, but they only tend to ask when considering entry for a serial ‘tourist’.

Edited October 20, 2019 by elviajero

[ubonjoe]

16 minutes ago, EricTh said:

Land border runs is now limited to 2 times per year.

That is only for visa exempt entries. A person has a valid visa for entry there is not limit.

The website is not a official website and cannot be trusted to show reliable info. At the bottom of the page you will see "This is NOT the official website of the Thai Embassy".