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Can I obtain a multi-entry tourist Visa upon arrival in Bangkok Thailand from the United States?

Vanessa **********
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Traveling from United States, can I obtain a multi-entry tourist Visa upon arrival in Bangkok Thailand? Many thanks for assistance.
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Traveling from the United States, you cannot obtain a multi-entry tourist visa upon arrival in Thailand. Instead, you should apply for it beforehand through a Thai embassy or consulate in the US. Upon arrival, US citizens can enter Thailand on a visa-exempt basis, receiving a 60-day stay permit, which can be extended for 30 days for a fee. There are discussions surrounding the limitations of re-entering Thailand using the visa-exempt entry multiple times.
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Amadou ******
Amadou ******
No
Andreas *********
Andreas *********
at the moment nobody can tell if you can use the 60-days visa-exempt entry consecutively. If you wanna play safe, apply for a 60 days tourist visa, extend on Immigration for 30 days, and only AFTER this do a border bounce and re-enter Thailand on the 60-days visa-exempt
Andreas *********
Andreas *********
Vanessa Williams When you arrive without a visa, you will receive a 60-days stay permit. It is called "visa-exempt entry".

This 60-days stay permit can be extended on Immigration for 1900.- THB for 30 more days.

At the moment it is TOTALLY unclear, how many times in a row you can make a border bounce and receive another 60-days stay permit.

Some say you can do it unlimited times, and others say that you can only stay in Thailand without a visa for a maximum of 90 days within a 180-days period. Time will show who is right
Vanessa **********
Vanessa **********
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Jo **********
Jo **********
No
Bart **************
Bart **************
No
Bob *********
Bob *********
Just come on visa exempt 60 days, come and go as you please, but be sure to get stamped in at a few other countries, no need to be here the full 60
Vanessa **********
Vanessa **********
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@Bob ********
Thank you!
Vijay *****
Vijay *****
USA... 60 day visa exempt entry..
Vijay *****
Vijay *****
As of July 15, 2024, US citizens can visit Thailand multiple times with a 60-day visa that's valid for tourism, business, or work. This visa can be extended by up to 30 days at the discretion of an immigration officer. The US can also apply for a Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) that allows stays of up to 180 days per

visit and is valid for five years. This visa is for remote workers, digital nomads, and freelancers.
Andreas *********
Andreas *********
@Vijay ****
you are TOTALLY WRONG. When you arrive without a visa, you will receive a 60-days stay permit, not a 60-days visa. It is called "visa-exempt entry", you arrive without a visa and you don't get a visa. This 60-days stay permit can be extended on Immigration for 1900.- THB for 30 more days. A "visa" technically cannot be extended. A "visa" will become INVALID for further use upon entry . . . . and at the moment it is TOTALLY unclear, how many times in a row you can make a border bounce and receive another 60-days stay permit. Some say you can do it unlimited times, and others say that you can only stay in Thailand without a visa for a maximum of 90 days within a 180-days period. Time will show who is right
Vanessa **********
Vanessa **********
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@Vijay ****
Thank you.
Phil ******
Phil ******
Brandon ************
Brandon ************
No. A multiple entry tourist visa is ONLY available from the Thai embassy or consulate in your home country.
Vanessa **********
Vanessa **********
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@Brandon ***********
Thanks, I thought so but found conflicting info on websites. So, upon arrival I can obtain a 60-day Visa waiver with a 30-day extension stay request?
Robert *****
Robert *****
@Vanessa *********
that extra 30 days after the 60 exempt on arrival will require a visit to an immigration office. Plan on a long day. Kind of like a DMV from hell.
Vanessa **********
Vanessa **********
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@Robert ****
Thanks, good to know!
Brandon ************
Brandon ************
@Vanessa *********
if you arrive without a visa, yes you can get 60 days visa exempt and a 30 day extension.
Andreas *********
Andreas *********
@Vanessa *********
When you arrive without a visa, you will receive a 60-days stay permit. It is called "visa-exempt entry"

This 60-days stay permit can be extended on Immigration for 1900.- THB for 30 more days.

At the moment it is TOTALLY unclear, how many times in a row you can make a border bounce and receive another 60-days stay permit.

Some say you can do it unlimited times, and others say that you can only stay in Thailand without a visa for a maximum of 90 days within a 180-days period. Time will show who is right.

So, as long as it has not been confirmed, you should use a safe option.

If you want to play 100% safe, apply for a 60-days single entry tourist visa in your home country, enter Thailand, get stamped in on this visa for 60 days. Extend on Immigration for 30 more days.

Before the stay permit expires, do a “border run”. Exit Thailand and re-enter visa-exempt. You will get stamped in for 60 days. And these 60 days stay permit can get extended for 30 more days.

60+30 and 60+30 = 180 days theoretical stay permit
Phil ******
Phil ******
@Vanessa *********
there's a good border run company in Onut.
Vanessa **********
Vanessa **********
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@Kieran ******
Thanks much!
Kieran *******
Kieran *******
@Vanessa *********
you can fly out and in for another 60 days or do a border run by land
Vanessa **********
Vanessa **********
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@Brandon ***********
Understood. I was looking to stay 3 - 6 months. After 90 days, can I return to Thailand within a certain time period? Again, reading websites is confusing.
Bob **********
Bob **********
No you must apply in the states

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