Answered2 years ago

Can I leave Thailand and re-enter to receive a new 180-day entry stamp?

Visa Rules Thailand Entry Stamp 180 Day Stamp Immigration Advice Expat Travel Tips

Bo ******

asked Jan 5, 2025

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Hello.

My first 180 days will expire on January 27th. Can I simply leave the country and come back in and get a new 180 days? 

Suppose I left on January 24th and came back in on January 25th, would I get a new 180 days from January 25th? Or would my old visa hold precedent and it only give me the remaining 2 days left on that visa? 

Thank you for your help!

Answer summary

The user inquires whether they can exit Thailand before their current 180-day entry stamp expires and immediately re-enter to receive a new 180-day stamp. Responses clarify that exiting cancels the current stamp, and re-entering will typically grant a fresh 180-day entry stamp. However, there are anecdotal exceptions, and some recommend timing the exit to coincide with the expiration for guaranteed results.

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Lee ***********

It should be a fresh 180 days each time, but there was a post where someone did what your going to do and they kept the original date. If I was you I'd return after the original one expires and guarantee a fresh stamp.

2 years ago

Romain ****

🔎 on the group would answer this question 1000 times !

2 years ago

Neil ******

You can simply go to your local immigration and get another 180 days

2 years ago

Michelle *********

@Neil *****

immigration will likely ask for all new documentation. If you look up YT video by the Thai govt official. Embassy's and immigration are separate entities. Best exit and re-enter.

2 years ago

Elías ********

@Neil *****

might not be simple, as you'll need to pay. True that going abroad is not free either, but if arrange as part of a business of family trip, it means no extra charges.

2 years ago

Neil ******

@Elías *******

yes the charge is 1900 baht at the local immigration after the first 180 days

2 years ago

Neil ******

After that 2nd 180 days you then need to leave and reenter

2 years ago

Tod *********

You're confusing a VISA (valid for 5 years) with your entry stamp which is 180 days

The visa is unlimited entry,

each entry gets you a NEW 180 day ENTRY STAMP,

whether you stay the whole time of the stamp or not, when you leave that stamp cancels

and

when you come back in you get stamped in for a whole new 180 day entry stamp

2 years ago

Greg *********

@Tod ********

mate do you have hair or have you pulled all out already 555

2 years ago

Elías ********

Yes to what you mentioned about the DTV. Don't know about the other visa thing.

2 years ago

Elías ********

@Cissi ********

oh, that's right. I was referring yes to all DTV things. Will edit.

2 years ago