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Am I at risk of being denied entry to Thailand for visiting too often?

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Dec 15, 2024
3 days ago
Richard *******
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I’m from Australia, I have visited Thailand three times in 2024 on a free Tourist  Visa.

Just back in Oz on December 14 

Heading back there on January 3 2025.

Am I in danger of being denied entry for too many trips?

If so, what would be the easiest option for a 60 day stay without needing money in a tight bank account.

Would appreciate any helpful advice 🙏😁
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An Australian traveler, who has visited Thailand multiple times in 2024 on a tourist visa, is concerned about potential entry denial due to frequent visits. They seek advice on securing a long-term stay without significant funds. Community responses highlight that entry is at the discretion of immigration, but having travel documents and maintaining a tourist demeanor may mitigate issues. Suggestions include exploring long-term visa options like the Non-OA visa, considering extensions to stay, ensuring sufficient funds, and being aware of total stay limits in Thailand.
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David *********
no problem with the amount of times you can travel back into Thailand as long as you fly from another country i fly into Thailand for 6 weeks fly back to Perth and the same day fly back to Thailand for 6 weeks all year round for the last 2 years that's 8 trips a year i keep all my free medical and cheap medication and evev my rental assistance which pays for my flights
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Nicholas ************
Not sure if correct but if by calendar year 2025 you have a new start for the coming year
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Bonnie *********
@Nicholas ***********
 That is not correct.
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Vijay *****
Also consider DTV...easy visa
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Andrew ***********
I'm in the same boat as you I entered 4 times in 2024 I'm currently at home uk and am returning in January when I entered in October they pulled me aside and grilled me but eventually let me in make sure you have onward travel within 60 days, 20k baht
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Ken ***********
@Andrew **********
 just so people have a measure, how many total days had you been in Thailand when Thai immigration started to question you ?
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Andrew ***********
@Ken **********
 around 120 but that Included 2x extension in 2024 when it was 30 days and 1 border run lol
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Ken ***********
@Andrew **********
 thanks, good to know
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Peter ********
Iv done 7 trips to Thailand so far ,no problems,no 8 this Fri 😎
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Ken ***********
@Peter *******
 how many days total have you been in Thailand in these 7 trips ?
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Peter ********
@Ken **********
 100days
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Ken ***********
@Peter *******
 yes. It seems the closer a person reaches 180 days, the more likely Immigration will question.
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Peter ********
They want U to get a retirement visa
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Peter ********
@Ken **********
 ok 👍
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Jo **********
no
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Thomas *******
Make sure you have all the necessary documents in case they ask. I’ve done 210 days in Thailand this year with back-to-back re-entries and have never been asked for proof of onward travel. Remember, Thailand wants tourists, so present yourself as one. Good luck!
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Michael **********
Well, if each stay was for a week or so then you won't have any issues. If each time you visit thailand you stay there for a month or over then you might get a very hard time when u get in. The 3rd time I tried to get in the country last year I got asked a lot of questions at the immigration, I had to show my ticket off and that I had enough money to live there. I got free when I showed them I have a business (a cram school) in another country and that I was there just for holidays
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Jim ************
If you're going to do it regularly from now on, look at your long-term visa options.
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Ken ***********
How many total days on each if your previous visits ? Did you extend your visa exempt for 30 more days ?
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Richard *******
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@Ken **********
 I stayed 58 days, which is two days under the maximum 60 day free Visa allowance.

No extension was applied for 
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Ken ***********
@Richard ******
 it is up to the immigration officer, good that you didn't get extensions but you might get flagged. If you want to continue staying several months per year, I suggest you get a longterm visa. Chok dee
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Georges *****
@Ken **********
 why do you say it’s good he didn’t get any extensions ? Do you think getting an extension after your 60 days exemption visa and then after that extension going out of the country and coming back is a bad idea regarding the Thai immigration ? Tx
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Ken ***********
@Georges ****
 yes. If a person maxes out the 60 days and then extends for 30 days everytime, it is a red flag to immigration. Of course, I think two visa exempt and two extensions for a total of 180 days is just as bad as three visa exempt for the same 180 days.
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@Ken **********
 thank you for your answer. I’ve never done a visa run in my life but this time my plan is to do an extension after my 60 days end and then go out of Thailand for let’s say, 1 week, and to come back. You think I should better not do an extension and go out of the country for border run instead in order to have 60 new exempt visa days ?
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Ken ***********
@Georges ****
 just to get the terminology correct, you are planning a border run unless you plan to get an actual visa in the other country.

If this is your first border run, you should be able to do an extension for 30 days and then do a border run for 60 day visa exempt entry. ; however, after that any subsequent border runs become more likely to raise a red flag to the immigration officer. Nothing is set in stone, but that is my experience.
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@Ken **********
 yes, you understood very well my situation : first border run ever (and not planning to come back the same day but to stay 1 week in the country I will choose for border run) after an extension of 30 days.

I can totally imagine that if I want to repeat the same pattern right after, then it could be a red flag.

That’s why I will look for visa options after doing that !

Thanks a lot for your enlightenment ahah 🙏🏻🇹🇭😊
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Bullock *********
If immigration sees too many entries they can deny you, it happened to me. Now I have a long term visa.
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Graham ******
@Bullock ********
 It's not the number of entries that matter but the length of time you stay each entry especially if you get the extension, that's not tourist behaviour
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Bullock *********
@Graham *****
 No, it's the entries. Are you a Thai immigration officer who told me it? No.. Zip it 🤐
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Bonnie *********
@Bullock ********
 Okay new facebook account.
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Mike ********
@Bullock ********
 they gave me a hard time in July had to show them my return flight and my residency. Was told to get a retirement visa. I don't want to keep 800K in Bank. I hope they don't give me a hard time in January. I'll be asking for a 30 day extension which costs $1900 Baht anyway
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Patricia ********
I used to come in every month, no problem.
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Liam ***********
Same here, four visits for a month each time last year no problem whatsoever
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Eric ******
I've read if you fly in its better for your chances. And it will be a new calendar year, so I would think you're good, but there are way more qualified people to answer than me. Good luck with it.
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Bob *********
Just back from 4th visit 2024 no probs at all at immigration
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Ken ***********
@Bob ********
 how many total days for the year.
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Frankie *******
Max is 180 days total per year
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Graham ******
@Frankie ******
 no it is not
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John **********
If you're coming that often and you're over 50 you could look at the Non-OA visa in your home country. No money in a Thai bank required but you will need insurance
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Richard *******
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@John *********
 Would travel insurance for my length of stay suffice to meet this insurance requirement?
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Ken ***********
@Richard ******
 the insurance for a Non OA must be from a Thai insurance company.
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Nongnuch ********
@Ken **********
 not true. For the first two years of a Non-Imm-O/A visa, the insurance can be a foreign insurance. He just needs the insurance company to fill out the F.I.C. form . . .the Thai tgia-listed insurances only become mandatory if you change from the visa to the 1-year Extension of Stay
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Phil ******
@Richard ******
 entry without a visa is up to the IO.

Make sure you have the 3 requirements for entry and if questioned advise your purpose is for tourism.

Re bank account you will find it difficult or impossible without an agent.

Good luck
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Mike ********
@Phil *****
 true they gave me a hard time in July had to show them my return ticket and my place of residence
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Phil ******
@Mike *******
 ok. This is part of the 3 requirements
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Mike ********
I also own a condo there in Jomtien
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Mike ********
3 months there 3 months home then 89 days total 179 days a year
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Mike ********
@Phil *****
 I only want to stay 90 days and now 89 days twice a year
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Lynnette *******
It's 60 days entry without a visa for Aus passport. And can extend that for 30 days at your immigration office.
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Wayne ********
@Lynnette ******
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Darin ********
@Lynnette ******
 100 💯 correct, start of new year so 60 days and 1800 baht for 30 days extension
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Wayne ********
@Darin *******
 it being a new year I don’t think makes any difference, because as far as I know there is no rule or regulation about how many times you can come into Thailand per year . I think it’s just up to the immigration officer at the airport. If he thinks you’re trying to cheat the system by not getting a proper visa then he may deny you entry. 
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Mike ********
@Darin *******
 1900
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