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Thailand 30day exempt and 15day upon arrival Visa's

kak

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Hello,
I have a few questions regarding Visa Requirements for Thailand
I plan on traveling to Bangkok and around Thailand in April for 2 – 3 weeks. I understand that I am able to stay in Thailand for 30 days as a tourist without a Visa. However, I am meeting up with two friends who are currently traveling in Thailand already. They have a 15-day visa stamp upon arrival (as they did not fly into Thailand). So they will have to leave Thailand before I arrive and come back to meet me. Also, if I am in Thailand for longer then 15 days they will need to do this again hopefully taking me with them and re-entering Thailand for me to depart from Bangkok to fly back home)

My questions are:

1. Am I correct in assuming that as a Canadian citizen I do not need a Tourist Visa upon entering Thailand if length of stay is less then 30 days? 2. Are my friends able to Leave Thailand after their original 15 days are up and re-enter Thailand at any time receiving another 15 day visa stamp upon arrival? And what would the process of this entail?
3. Are they able to do this Multiple Times?
4. Am I able to leave Thailand with out an ‘actual’ visa and re-enter Thailand with my friends. And if so would I be issued a new 15 day visa upon arrival?
I appreciate ANY help!

I appreciate your time, please let me know if you are able to assist with my concerns and questions.

#1 Posted: 13/3/2009 - 01:31
somtam2000

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1. Am I correct in assuming that as a Canadian citizen I do not need a Tourist Visa upon entering Thailand if length of stay is less then 30 days?

Yes -- as long as you're flying in.

2. Are my friends able to Leave Thailand after their original 15 days are up and re-enter Thailand at any time receiving another 15 day visa stamp upon arrival? And what would the process of this entail?

Yes -- assuming they enter and leave at a land crossing. If they fly in and out they'll get 30 days.

3. Are they able to do this Multiple Times?

Yes, though for a stay more than 90 days in a six month period you're better off to get a tourist visa

4. Am I able to leave Thailand with out an 'actual' visa and re-enter Thailand with my friends. And if so would I be issued a new 15 day visa upon arrival?

Yes.

#2 Posted: 13/3/2009 - 07:55

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kak

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Thank you so much for your help!

I can now book my trip with peace of mind!

#3 Posted: 13/3/2009 - 20:59