Thailand Blacklist Appeal
Baan Thai Immigration Solutions is your resource for appealing and overturning an entry ban to Thailand.
What is the Thailand immigration “blacklist”?
This term refers to the Thai Immigration Bureau’s process of prohibiting specific non-Thai nationals from entering Thailand. Also known as denial of entry or an entry ban, blacklisting can be appealed and overturned in many cases.
Possible reasons for being blacklisted in Thailand
- Overstaying a visa by 90 days or more
- Being convicted of a crime in Thailand
- Defaming Thai officials or institutions
- Appearing on UN or Interpol watchlists
- Working illegally or other work permit violations
- Using forged documents or other illegal means to enter Thailand
- Having a health condition that is considered a risk to the Thai public
- Being extradited for crimes in another country
What to know about being blacklisted by Thailand
First, if you suspect you may have been blacklisted, check before attempting to enter Thailand. Thai embassies do not always have this information and may issue a visa, only for the visa holder to be denied entry on arrival.
Some entry bans can be as short as one year, for example, for overstaying a visa by 90 days. More serious offenses will result in longer bans, sometimes for life. Our experience has shown that for many people who get blacklisted in Thailand, the situation was out of their control and/or based on a misunderstanding with government officials.
The good news is that in many cases, an entry ban can be appealed. The likelihood of winning an appeal varies by the severity of the offense. The bad news is that the appeal and decision-making processes are highly discretionary, and dealing with the right people in the right way is essential.
BAAN THAI IMMIGRATION SOLUTIONS
Appeal Experts
We are an international law firm based in Bangkok that specializes in helping expats live and work in Thailand. If you suspect you are blacklisted, we can investigate. If you have been blacklisted, we can determine if you are eligible for reinstatement and file the motions for your appeal.
Contact us for a free consultation.
As the founder of a business in Thailand, I know my team can handle any challenge Thai officialdom throws at us.
Mark Friedman
Managing Director
Baan Thai Immigration Solutions
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- If we're a good fit, we'll start working on your case, preparing your paperwork, and scheduling your appointments.
FAQ
The most obvious way is being informed by Thai immigration upon deportation for some offense. For many people, though, being blacklisted (or not) is a mystery. If you are found guilty of some offense and deported, there will be a stamp in your passport stating the reason for your deportation and the length of the penalty for that offense. This stamp is written only in Thai, so immigration officials in other countries have little chance of understanding it. Unfortunately, the wording used is ambiguous, and many people are left wondering if the notice of deportation will result in denial of future entry.
With “blacklisting,” it’s important to understand that there is no actual list. Rather, special conditions/restrictions are linked to individual passport numbers in Thai Immigration Bureau databases.
