Are there new visa rules limiting entries and extensions for Thailand?

Thai Visa Rules Visa on Arrival Rumors Visa Exempt Entries Visa Extension Immigration Policy Expat Advice

Jun 22, 2017

7 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Sorry if this has been answered, got this again from one of my friends.. Seems this info is getting passed around lately..  Is it true or not?

"you hear about new visa rules???

only 2 time per year 30 day visa on arrival. visa run not possible anymore, no extension 30 day...that is crazy"

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The post discusses ongoing rumors about new restrictions on visa rules for Thailand, particularly claims of limiting entries to two 30-day visa on arrivals per year and eliminating the possibility of extensions. Comments clarify that while there are restrictions on visa-exempt entries via land borders, there is no limit for entries by air, and extensions for 30-day visas remain possible. Participants advise caution against unverified rumors and encourage users to seek legitimate sources for any changes in visa regulations.

Tod *********

Hmm, I think we've beaten this unsubstantiated rumor to death ;)

7 years ago

Robert *******

Will be very hard to get away from rumors. As long so many visitors of Thailand call everything except their beer a Visa. If you do not know what you talking about and you ask a friend with a Visa in the bar, what the best visa is, you get lots of confusion. I would say the best visa is Chang Visa. I think I messed up the words beer and Visa.

7 years ago

Richard *****

ORIGINAL POSTER

yes asked for link to source from him.

7 years ago

Joe ***********

I suggest to people - Learn to Recognize RUMORS and Rumor Mongers. Rumors about Visas are usually posted Without a copy of a Thai Government Notice. Often they are nothing more than 'bar talk' ... If it is a drastic change you see posted and there is no Government Notice to be seen - then it is RUMOR ...

If you see a change in Visa Rules and Regs posted - then challenge the person who posted it for a LINK to the source to verify or a copy of the new rules change... Especially if it is something that seems drastic... If the poster cannot produce a document or a Link to a verified source then tell them to STFU

7 years ago

Tod *********

They changed the rules about 30 day visa exempt entry stamps via a land border on Dec 31st,2016. If you are from one of the 44 countries listed you are allowed to make TWO 30 day visa exempt entries by land in a calendar year.

You have been able to apply for a 30 day extension of stay on a 30 day visa exempt stamp since August 29, 2014. That hasn't changed at all.

I don't know what you mean about a "visa run" because to me that means you're going to a thai consulate in another country to BUY a visa for thailand.

7 years ago

Tod *********

And FWIW: here's the signage stating you can get a 30 day extension on a 30 day visa exempt entry stamp too;

7 years ago

Tod *********

Here's the list of countries that can ONLY get TWO 30 day visa exempt entries by land in a calendar year (Even though malaysia is on the list, they are exempt from it ;) )

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Barry ******

The only thing that is close to correct is 2 times visa exempt per year via a LAND border.

You can go in as many times on visa exempt by flying.

7 years ago

Barry ******

Interesting did you stay there back to back or almost close to it?

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Tod *********