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Can I enter Thailand if I have had multiple visa exemption entries this year?

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Brett ********
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Hello

Ive been into Thailand 4 x this year

April 2 week family holiday

June 30 day after shoulder surgery

October 4 days as a layover

November 3 days as a layover

Due to fly im tomorrow, but ive been told will be denied entry due to more than 2 TDAC entries

Can anyone clarify?

I am currently in Cambodia (Australian)

Cheers

Asap please flight 9am tomoz
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A user raised concerns about being denied entry into Thailand due to exceeding two TDAC entries, having visited multiple times within the year. Community comments clarified that there is no issue with multiple visa exemption entries for tourists, as long as the individual maintains a reasonable stay under 150 days total and has necessary documents like a return ticket and sufficient funds.
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Todd *********
Todd *********
no issues
Jon **********
Jon **********
Totally depended on immigration officers understanding
Jan **********
Jan **********
the issue if any will be the imm officer in front of you.
Martin ********
Martin ********
You will be fine , I have done 5 entries so far on Visa exemption, including the last one on Saturday - not a single question
Darren *******
Darren *******
@Martin *******
to be fair though mate they did only stamp you in for 3 or 4 days so you had to return to India 🤣🤣🤣
Damian ********
Damian ********
I just entered for the 3rd time in 6 months, got stamped and waved on through with no problems
GiftedF*******
GiftedF*******
Who told you? An immigration officer? Or some fellow traveller who doesn’t have a clue?
Lize-Mari ******
Lize-Mari ******
My sister arrived on Saturday, it was her 4th visa exemption entry for the year. She was allowed to enter without any problems or questions.
Tony **********
Tony **********
As long you haven't stayed in Thailand 150 days or more and haven't extended your visa exemption your classed as a tourist so you should be fine
Brett ********
Brett ********
OP
@Tony *********
booked flight out
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Brett ********
Brett ********
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@Tony *********
100% positive

I have to fly home 22nd from bbk to get home
John **********
John **********
@Brett *******
with a booked ticket out in 5 days you will not have any problems
Brett ********
Brett ********
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@John *********
booked flight out
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Brett ********
Brett ********
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Flight booked
Brett ********
Brett ********
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@Tony *********
ive never come in on a visa

Visa exempt
Tony **********
Tony **********
Even better you have a Australian passport you are entitled to visa exemption 60 day visa you’ve got nothing to worry about you’ll fly straight through immigration
Tony **********
Tony **********
You should be fine there is no limit to the amount of visa exemption entries by air just make sure you have all your documents ready for inspection .you need a return ticket out of Thailand inside 60 day

Atleast
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baht in cash and your paid accommodation for your trip
Ian **********
Ian **********
@Tony *********
There is a a suggested guideline of 2 visa-exempt entries per calendar year, unless you can convince the IO that you are a genuine tourist. I think the poster will fall into the latter category
Brandon ************
Brandon ************
There's no such thing as a TDAC entry. The TDAC is an entry card, that replaces the old TM6 paper. It has absolutely nothing to do with your being allowed to enter or not or how many days you will be allowed to enter for. It's just an entry card.

You've been in Thailand for less than 2 months this year, you shouldn't have any issues entering, especially if you have proof of your ticket out of Thailand within 60 days.
Brett ********
Brett ********
OP
I guess its funny when you’re just a tourist & not a European local about such a confusing question

Cheers
Brett ********
Brett ********
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Thanks to all that were helpful
Brett ********
Brett ********
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ok no such thing as TDAC entry visa exempt then
Wayne *********
Wayne *********
@Brett *******
Visa exempt is one thing, the TDAC is another. You do the TDAC within 72 hours of arrival and when you arrive you get visa exempt stamp for 60 days they are not linked together.
Brett ********
Brett ********
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@Wayne ********
yes i have

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