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whnvaio21:20 UTC12 Apr 2011

Hi guys,

In mid May I am travelling out to Bangkok to spend around 3 weeks in Thailand before travelling down on train through Malaysia to catch my onward flight from Singapore to Sydney.
I have been trying to plan my time in Thailand, starting with some time in Bangkok before visiting Chiang Mai etc. However after reading some blogs online I have decided I would really like to visit Angkor Wat in Cambodia before I leave S.E.Asia, ideally I would like to do this as a 3/4 day trip from Bangkok, but I am correct in thinking my regular tourist visa would not allow me to re- enter Thailand on my return from cambodia?
Any ideas?

Thanks for the help,
whnvaio

lungpaul00:24 UTC13 Apr 2011

When you arrive in Thailand by air you will get a 30 day visa exemption. This terminates when you leave. If you return overland you will get another visa exemption for 15 days (or 30 if returning by air). So time your return to Thailand to be within 15 days of your departure - with a total of 3 weeks this should not be hard.

Paul

gippy00:41 UTC13 Apr 2011

It sounds as if the OP has a tourist visa, or is planning to get one, because they are taking the train to Singapore and are thus unable to show a onward flight ticket out of Thailand.

If you have a single entry tourist visa then yes, once you leave Thailand the tourist visa is finished. You could get a double entry visa for peace of mind.

whnvaio00:52 UTC13 Apr 2011

Thanks for the quick responses.
I am UK national and will arriving by air to Bangkok, does this mean a 30 day visa exemption (rather than a 30 day visa)?

whnvaio

losing_touch00:58 UTC13 Apr 2011

I am UK national and will arriving by air to Bangkok, does this mean a 30 day visa exemption (rather than a 30 day visa)?

Yes, that is exactly what it means. Otherwise, you would contact the embassy or consulate to obtain a proper tourist visa which will allow 60 days in the country. It is also deactivated when you leave unless you visit immigration to obtain a re-entry permit.

tessha_m01:22 UTC13 Apr 2011

i entered thailand by land without a visa (australian passort) and without any proof i was leaving thailand...

gippy01:11 UTC13 Apr 2011

I am UK national and will arriving by air to Bangkok, does this mean a 30 day visa exemption (rather than a 30 day visa)?

Yes, which as your onward flight is from Singapore could give you problems, you may not be able to board your flight. Do a search on this forum for more information as this topic is covered a lot. A double entry tourist visa will cover all bases for you.

losing_touch02:00 UTC13 Apr 2011

i entered thailand by land without a visa (australian passort) and without any proof i was leaving thailand...

The usually don't require it at land crossings; although, they did for a spell of time. They don't normally ask for it when you get to Thailand by air. It is the airline that checks on this requirement, as they are responsible should you be denied entry into Thailand.

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whnvaio21:20 UTC12 Apr 2011	Hi guys, In mid May I am travelling out to Bangkok to spend around 3 weeks in Thailand before travelling down on train through Malaysia to catch my onward flight from Singapore to Sydney. I have been trying to plan my time in Thailand, starting with some time in Bangkok before visiting Chiang Mai etc. However after reading some blogs online I have decided I would really like to visit Angkor Wat in Cambodia before I leave S.E.Asia, ideally I would like to do this as a 3/4 day trip from Bangkok, but I am correct in thinking my regular tourist visa would not allow me to re- enter Thailand on my return from cambodia? Any ideas? Thanks for the help, whnvaio
lungpaul00:24 UTC13 Apr 2011	When you arrive in Thailand by air you will get a 30 day visa exemption. This terminates when you leave. If you return overland you will get another visa exemption for 15 days (or 30 if returning by air). So time your return to Thailand to be within 15 days of your departure - with a total of 3 weeks this should not be hard. Paul	1
gippy00:41 UTC13 Apr 2011	It sounds as if the OP has a tourist visa, or is planning to get one, because they are taking the train to Singapore and are thus unable to show a onward flight ticket out of Thailand. If you have a single entry tourist visa then yes, once you leave Thailand the tourist visa is finished. You could get a double entry visa for peace of mind.	2
whnvaio00:52 UTC13 Apr 2011	Thanks for the quick responses. I am UK national and will arriving by air to Bangkok, does this mean a 30 day visa exemption (rather than a 30 day visa)? whnvaio	3
losing_touch00:58 UTC13 Apr 2011	I am UK national and will arriving by air to Bangkok, does this mean a 30 day visa exemption (rather than a 30 day visa)? Yes, that is exactly what it means. Otherwise, you would contact the embassy or consulate to obtain a proper tourist visa which will allow 60 days in the country. It is also deactivated when you leave unless you visit immigration to obtain a re-entry permit.	4
tessha_m01:22 UTC13 Apr 2011	i entered thailand by land without a visa (australian passort) and without any proof i was leaving thailand...	5
gippy01:11 UTC13 Apr 2011	I am UK national and will arriving by air to Bangkok, does this mean a 30 day visa exemption (rather than a 30 day visa)? Yes, which as your onward flight is from Singapore could give you problems, you may not be able to board your flight. Do a search on this forum for more information as this topic is covered a lot. A double entry tourist visa will cover all bases for you.	6
losing_touch02:00 UTC13 Apr 2011	i entered thailand by land without a visa (australian passort) and without any proof i was leaving thailand... The usually don't require it at land crossings; although, they did for a spell of time. They don't normally ask for it when you get to Thailand by air. It is the airline that checks on this requirement, as they are responsible should you be denied entry into Thailand.	7

Return trip to Cambodia?