Am I eligible for a third border trip to Thailand this year?

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July 12, 2024

2 months ago

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Hi, Over the past 2 years, I have entered Thailand about 10 times using my Australian passport. Some stays were just 3-5 days, while others were about 50 days with extensions. I have made 2 border trips to Cambodia: one on June 22, 2023, and the other on January 30, 2024. I read online that I can only do 2 border trips per year, and that time has now completed, I guess. Am I currently eligible for a third border trip?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user has made two border trips to Cambodia this year but was unclear about the rules regarding visa-exempt border runs in Thailand. Responses confirmed that individuals can perform two land border runs per calendar year without a visa, meaning the user is eligible for one more border trip within the year.

Bob **********

It’s twice in a calendar year

2 months ago

Nigel *********

Just been told there's a 1300thb surcharge at the Malaysian border , all visa types all nationalities.

Anyone know about this?

2 months ago

Stephan ***********

@Nigel ********

Yes... it's a special fee for... hmm... let's called it "grease"... ;-)

2 months ago

Rene ******

@Nigel ********

maybe not with an agent

2 months ago

Graham ******

@Nigel ********

Most countries bordering Thailand had a Visa fee on entry for most Western Tourists

2 months ago

Nigel *********

@Graham *****

well, for visa on arrival yes, but not Malaysia, this is for getting back in to Thailand from Malaysia. Do you know anything about this?

I have multiple entry non o. For reference

2 months ago

Graham ******

@Nigel ********

I've never been to Malaysia only Cambodia & Laos. Coming back to Thailand with a multi-entry permit or Visa will be fine whether same day or anytime within the validity date.

2 months ago

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Graham ******

Bob *********

Put a few other countries stamps in your passport, cheap like Malaysia, or Indonesia to make you look like a tourist. Once in a while I forget that it's in my pocket and I accidentally put it in the washing machine, which has caused me to discover that many countries stamps aren't waterproof

2 months ago

Jan ******************

The restrictions regarding border runs for visa exemptions is only two in a calendar year (1. Jan - 31 dec) by land borders. No official restrictions by airports.

2 months ago

Brandon ************

It's 2 times per calendar year at a land border without a visa (visa exempt)

You've only made 1 trip this year so you still have 1 more available.

2 months ago

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Brandon ************

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