Can I get a new 60-day visa exemption after leaving Thailand on a border run?

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Aug 30, 2024

3 months ago

Richard ******

ORIGINAL POSTER

I have another question, if we arrive on January 10th from the USA we get a visa exempt entry of 60 days currently correct? If I book our return flight in April around the 25th can we do a border bounce by land or air and get visa exempt for 60 days again???

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is inquiring about the possibility of re-entering Thailand for another 60 days via a border bounce after initially entering on a visa exempt entry. The comments clarify that they can leave the country before their 60 days are over to obtain a new 60-day visa stamp upon re-entry and highlight the necessity of having an onward ticket and the potential need for a visa for the exit country, depending on their nationality.

Tony **********

It is the airline that may be fussy. They require an onward ticket within the 60 days of your arrival since there's no guarantee you will get an extension.

3 months ago

Dennis *********

Basically no

Can't do return ticket and tell immigration it's because you're doing an extension

3 months ago

Richard ******

ORIGINAL POSTER

So at the 58th day or so we leave Thailand by land or air, will we get another stamp for 60 days???

Bob **********

yes

Baz *********

The simple answer is yes..

Personally I would fly out somewhere for at least overnight and come back as it's just easier than long road trips to and from the border

3 months ago

Richard ******

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Baz ********

thank you, I was thinking I might have to physically come from the USA to get the 60 days.

3 months ago

Baz *********

@Richard *****

A short cheap flight to either Cambodia or Malaysia could be worth looking at..

But check which of those countries are easier for entry on your passport..

Cambodia will likely require a visa (available on arrival) but not sure on Malaysia..

Book the flight in advance as it's likely to be cheaper

3 months ago

Valerie **********

@Baz ********

When you get an extension, does the 30 days start that day or after your original 60 days? Thx you.

3 months ago

Richard ******

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Baz ********

thank you for all the help.

3 months ago

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Richard ******

Graham ******

You need to border bounce once to go beyond 90 days so book a flight to exitaround 55 days in and return to get your new 60 day stamp and have proof of onward travel for your initial flight

3 months ago

David **********

You would have to leave the country at some point because you can extend your 60 day exemption once for 30 more days. Your scenario is over 90 days.

3 months ago

Henrik *****

You may need a onward ticket within the initial 60 days.

3 months ago

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Henrik *****

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