Hello All,
I am a US citizen married to a Thai woman. I have been visiting with the visa exemption stamp.
The embassy website says that the US visa exemption stamp is only granted to a person twice per year. I'm currently already here on my 2nd exemption visa stamp issued this year.
My question is, has anyone here ever been denied for asking for the visa exemption stamp more than twice in one year? I will be heading home in the near future but, returning again after a few weeks.
I believe I can apply for a visa based on marriage but the exemption stamp is pretty convenient and free.
Thanks in advance for the input!
TLDR : Answer Summary
A US citizen married to a Thai woman inquired about the possibility of being denied a visa exemption stamp after using the exemption twice in a calendar year. Community responses clarified that, historically, individuals can obtain two visa exempt entries by land or unlimited by air, provided it's not deemed as abuse by immigration officials. It was pointed out that previously, travelers faced minimal issues with multiple entries, especially with outbound tickets, and no recent denials have been reported since COVID-19 policies have relaxed. However, the advice emphasized researching the appropriate visa, such as a multiple entry Non-O visa based on marriage, to ensure long-term access without complications.
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