Can a British national enter Thailand via land borders more than twice a year by applying for a tourist visa?

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Feb 16, 2024

10 months ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi group, as a British national if I apply in advance for a tourist visa at each entry, can I enter land borders more than twice per year? 

I’m aware that VOA is limited to two land border entries a year.

Thanks,

Daniel

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A British national can indeed enter Thailand through land borders more than twice a year if they apply for a genuine tourist visa from a Thai consulate. The limitation of two entries per year applies only to visa-exempt entries. For longer stays, it is recommended to consider the METV (Multiple Entry Tourist Visa), which allows for extended stays through multiple entries.

James ********

I believe that the OP has the answers needed for his question.

Thanks all for your helpful replies.

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10 months ago

James ********

AND if you are planning to stay in Thailand longer... suggest you get the METV multiple entry tourist visa available ONLY in your home country. With planning it can get you up to 9 months stay in Thailand with a few simple LAND or By Air border entries.

Planning to get back to back Tourist Visas from SE Asia Thai Embassy or Consulate is NOT wise. Get the METV multiple entry tourist visa before you fly to Thailand.

10 months ago

John *******

@James *******

I got issued a metv visa from Thai embassy in Washington and im not american.

10 months ago

James ********

@John ******

there's no SE Asia Thai Embassy or Consulate that will issue you a METV without residence status in the Country of application.

10 months ago

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Jarek ************

@James *******

how many times do you need to leave Thailand to stay in total 9 months on that visa?

10 months ago

James ********

@Jarek ***********

AND can be a simple same day border bounce.

Jarek ************

thank you

James ********

but AVOID POIPET BORDER CROSSING entries into Thailand. It's problems for foreigners entering Thailand from Cambodia.

10 months ago

Jarek ************

@James *******

thank you James, really appreciate your tips! I'm planning to stay for longer so it's very helpful.

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Ellie *******

@Jarek ***********

, every 60 days (90 days if you apply for tourism extension on ever entry)

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Tod *********

Surprisingly this topic comes up quite a lot

IF you get a real tourist visa from a thai consulate there is NO limit on the number of entries you can make by land

The limit of TWO 30 day entries by land in a calendar year (Jan 1 - Dec 31) is if you enter on a "visa exempt entry" ONLY.

You've got VOA (visa on arrival) and visa exempt entry terms mixed up 😉

10 months ago

Daniel ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Tod ********

thanks for clarifying and yes, always worth defining terminology again. Visa free entry :)

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