Answered8 years ago
Can I enter Thailand overland with a German passport for the third time within four months?
Hi everyone,
I want to enter Thailand overland (with a German passport) for the third time within four months after I stayed in laos now for about three weeks.
I'm just a traveller who wants to catch its flight form bkk in two weeks.
Will the immigration give me a 30 day free visa on arrival again ? Any recommendations where I should / should not cross border in laos ?
Thanks in advance.
I want to enter Thailand overland (with a German passport) for the third time within four months after I stayed in laos now for about three weeks.
I'm just a traveller who wants to catch its flight form bkk in two weeks.
Will the immigration give me a 30 day free visa on arrival again ? Any recommendations where I should / should not cross border in laos ?
Thanks in advance.
Answer summary
The user is seeking clarification on whether they can enter Thailand overland for the third time within four months, armed with a German passport after a stay in Laos. Comments reveal that a German traveler can receive a 30-day visa-exempt entry but is limited to two land entries per calendar year. Advice also includes the possibility of staying in transit at the airport without a visa if only catching a flight.
11 repliesnewest first
Click comment and we will ask for your email, then OTP, then name.
Sara ****
OPHey
So as its my first time overland (the two entries before were by plane) do I still need to apply for the tourist visa ?
@Tod ********
.. one more thing as I found this on the question how many exemption visas I'm allowed to have: By land entry, you can have 2 per year – see above. By Air, there doesn’t seem to be consistently firm rules.So as its my first time overland (the two entries before were by plane) do I still need to apply for the tourist visa ?
Robert *******
As you said. You can have two by land borders a calendar year and it is unlimited by air.
Sean *************
If all you want is to catch your flight, you can fly in to the correct airport (BKK or DMK) and stay in the secure transit area, without a visa.
You can stay in transit for 12 hours, by law (longer, in reality).
You can stay in transit for 12 hours, by law (longer, in reality).
Nina *********
If you purchase two separate tickets then you would not be allowed to be in transit. You would need to exit immigration and check back in.
Sean *************
Jack Laos, ouch. I believe you.
But, Why? Did you have checked bags? Was it a low cost carrier?
But, Why? Did you have checked bags? Was it a low cost carrier?
Chris ********
No stamp at all from Thai immigration when you transit in Suvarnabhumi airport to another destination per example like Zurich-Bangkok-Kuala Lumpur ?
Sara ****
OPThank you so much
@Tod ********
I found so many misleading information on the internet. Finally an information that I can use :)Tod *********
Good Luck (y)
Tod *********
You would have to fly in or to go a thai consulate and BUY single entry tourist visa
Tod *********
You as a german do NOT get a visa on arrival, you get a 30 day visa exempt entry and by land you can only get TWO in a year
Tod *********
Nope, you can't enter thailand by land without a visa :/
You are allowed to enter thailand by land without a visa TWO times in a calendar year.
You are allowed to enter thailand by land without a visa TWO times in a calendar year.
Activity
6 joined6
people
Related
25Is it safe to cross the land borders between Laos and Thailand with a 60-day TR visa?
3.2k11791mo
What are the new visa rules for Thailand effective September 15, 2026?
29.7k2014822mo
What are the implications of the visa exemption change from 60 days back to 30 days for tourists in Thailand?
8.3k82495mo
What are the visa rules for entering Thailand after a 60+30 day stay?
7.3k371436mo
What visa options are available for a US passport holder returning to Thailand from Laos?
3.1k18526mo
Can I stay in Thailand for two long visits in 2026 using a tourist visa?
1.1k2139mo
What are the visa options for casual visitors to Thailand who plan to travel multiple times a year?
2.2k13291y
How long do I need to be out of Thailand after my 6-month stay before I can re-enter?
2.2k13161y
Can I stay in Thailand for a little over one month after my visa stamp says two months?
2.7k18292y
Can I get a 60-day visa exemption upon re-entering Thailand after visiting Bali for a few days?
5.9k52512y
What are the rules for staying in Thailand under visa exemptions and do they reset with a new year?
3.6k30272y
Can US citizens receive an additional 30-day extension on their entry stamp in Thailand?
1.8k9212y
Do I need a visa to visit Thailand after multiple trips this year?
713322y
How many visa exemptions can European passport holders receive in one year?
2.9k16413y
What happens to my 3-month visa if I travel to Laos after 1 month?
1k663y
What are the visa options for a 45-day stay in Thailand for travelers from the US and Switzerland?
1.3k8103y
What is the limit on entries to Thailand with a tourist visa per year, and does the new year reset these entries?
1.3k4184y
What visa options are available for Bosnian nationals with a German passport holder to stay in Thailand for 96 days?
1.9k14154y
Is it okay to stay in Thailand for 29 days before going to Vietnam and returning later without exceeding the visa limit?
9513124y
What are my options for obtaining a long stay in Thailand if I can only stay for two months?
1.1k674y
Can I extend my 30-day visa on entry while in Koh Pha-ngan for 6 months?
8361144y
Can I do a land border run in Thailand with a new passport if I've already done two this year?
3.7k31338y
Why was my entry into Thailand questioned after I declared a 55-day stay on a visa exemption?
2.9k19368y
How long is a standard tourist visa for Thailand?
1.8k14118y
Can I leave Thailand via land border and receive a 30-day exemption upon reentry after my tourist visa expires?
1.1k749y
Resources
Need help with your Thai visa?
#1 visa agent · 4,000+ reviews · 100,000+ expats served