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Can I enter Thailand on a visa-exempt basis after holding a NON-O visa for two years?
Jan 15, 2026
4 months ago
Breathtaking************
ORIGINAL POSTERHi. I have been on non-o single marriage visas for 2 years. Can I enter on visa exempt this time? As I am tired of traveling to the same place and waiting for a visa there. Or better not? As per the new rule I can do it twice a year. But as I am married to a Thai and have been on non-o few years now will they start asking a million questions why I didn't do the non-o visa and will tell me to return with a non-o visa?
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The user has been on a NON-O single marriage visa for two years and is considering entering Thailand on a visa-exempt basis due to the hassle of visa runs. They are concerned about being questioned at entry, especially since they have been on a NON-O visa for several years, and seek advice on whether this approach is advisable given the new rules allowing two visa-exempt entries per year.
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Gregory *********
It is applied for online now so you don't need to go anywhere except not be in Thailand.
Peter *********
Just get a proper visa easy
John **********
I'm surprised that the consulate has issued you sufficient back to back 90 day Non-O visas to live in Thailand for 2 years. If you are successful entering visa exempt what is your plan for the rest of the year? I'm not sure you would be successful with your history but I've not come across this before
Breathtaking************
ORIGINAL POSTER@John *********
why wouldn't they allow me I'm a married person not a traveller. My plan was to do exempt once then return to non-o next time.John **********
BreathtakingReindeer1677 that's exactly why
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Kev *********
How long do you want to stay each time? Sorry if I missed it but it's not clear to me. How long does your non O single entry cover you for? Is it not possible to enter on a 60day visa exempt and get a 30 day extension?
Graham ******
What do you mean by "tired of traveling to the same place and waiting for a visa there"?
Breathtaking************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Graham *****
you know you have to travel to a place with the Thai embassy, apply for a visa and wait several days in the same place.Graham ******
BreathtakingReindeer1677 Not if you get the correct visa before arriving in Thailand then getting the Extension of Stay to remain long term
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Manuel *******
I was questioned when trying to enter visa exempt after several non o visas, visiting Thai family. They eventually did let me in, with the warning to get the proper visa next entry. This was at CNX. All depends on the IO on the day, I suppose.
Breathtaking************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Manuel ******
thanks for the info. So it might not be worth the worry and better to do the non-o.Reply to
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Bob **********
Why wouldn’t you re new your extension?? You can give it a try they can only deny you
Breathtaking************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Bob *********
what extension? I don't have 400k in a Thai bank account. I only do non-o single entries.Bob **********
BreathtakingReindeer1677 400k for two months isn’t a lot for someone trying to stay in Thailand like your trying to do
Breathtaking************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Bob *********
well "not a lot" that is really subjective and depends who you ask. For Elon Musk $10 million is "not a lot" as he can make it in 5 minutes. In general $*****
+ in Thailand is a lot of money for many people here I would say.Bob **********
BreathtakingReindeer1677 what would you do if you had a medical emergency??it’s only in the bank for 2 months then a year extension look how much you’ll save in air fare not coming and going.When I retired here 16 years ago I was told to have a decent pension and at least $500 K invested to
make things good over here sounds like your nowhere near retirement
make things good over here sounds like your nowhere near retirement
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