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Can I re-enter Thailand for 60 days as a UK passport holder after leaving for 7 weeks?

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Jul 14, 2025
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Demi *********
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Hi looking for some advice I left Thailand 7 weeks ago and have done more travelling around southeast Asia, I want to go back in Thailand for 60 days I was also there in October to December for 60 days, can I enter and get another 60 days on arrival (uk passport) or am I better to buy a certain type of visa thank you all advice appreciated
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The user is seeking advice on re-entering Thailand after a previous 60-day stay. They wonder if they can obtain another 60 days upon arrival on a UK passport or if they should explore alternative visa options. Community responses indicate varying opinions, emphasizing that while many travelers have successfully returned under the visa exemption rule, there’s some uncertainty about the decision of immigration officers. The advice includes the importance of having proof of funds, accommodation, and an onward ticket, as well as considering a Multi-Entry Tourist Visa (METV) for future travels.
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Stephen *********
I left Thailand in February after 2 months visa exempt+ one month extension. Back here now. Arrived,,17th June visa exempt .No problem
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Chet *******
Go for it
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Phil ******
@Demi ********
 not that easy to say. Yes or maybe no. It's up to the IO
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Jeremy **************
Should be okay
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Bent *************
You don’t get any correct answers here! It all depends on the officer in immigration
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Primož *******
Your odds will be better, if you stay out of Thailand a little more.....
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Mark ********
Yes,No,maybe
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Jim **********
I was questioned on my second entry to Thailand using the 60 day attempt. Eventually allowed in but it was a hassle
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David ******
No problem.
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Frankie *******
U will know once u apply online 3 days before entry the TDAC arrival card which will say your period of stay in thailand
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Stuart *********
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 The TDAC has nothing to do with any visa type (or exempt entry). All foreigners fill it out regardless of what visa they hold. It doesn’t give you any time on entry. Your visa gives you that. Visa exempt is currently 60 days.
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 how much they ask for that ??
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Stuart *********
@Phil ********
 The official site is free.
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I’ve seen other sites charge $120
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Tony ******
Luck of the day
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Neil *******
I entered on 3 consecutive 60 day visa exemptions but was given a hard time on the third entry.
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Luc ************
No problem. I'm currently here on my 4th trip this year. As long as you have return ticket you will be ok.
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Graeme *******
@Luc ***********
 did you arrive by plane on all of these trips or were some by land border?
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Chris ******
I've done same as yourself when I came back to Thailand I used an agent 3500 BAHT they meet you before going up to passport control they take you guide you to the correct Channel straight through no wait in the queue office just said no visa stamped me in off I went
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Wosa *******
@Chris *****
 hello 👋 how did you find the agent please?
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Chris ******
@Wosa ******
 they are on Facebook can messenger them
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Chris ******
@Wosa ******
 they are called s r services did have them on WhatsApp but they have changed phone number haven't got new number unfortunately
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Matthew *********
@Chris *****
 for a hundred dollars to by pass everything is well worth the money to me but there are lot cheap Charlie's here.
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Luc ************
@Chris *****
 money wasted.
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@Luc ***********
 it isn't if ya likely be refused there been people sent back because of doing so many border runs 90 days then back for another 90 gonna do 90 in Vietnam next then Laos for couple weeks then back to Thailand for new year for another 60 😁
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Demi *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Thank you very much everyone I was going to maybe visit the Thai consulate here in Vietnam and see what they recommend is my best and safest option, as it’s only for travel purposes but I feel a lot more safer there so would like to see some more before I head back home x thanks for all advice x
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Jordan *****
@Demi ********
 staff at the embassy have no clue about how immigration staff works at the airport. I’ve done 20+ trips on visa exemption, so it’s 100% guaranteed you won’t get any trouble if you have a ticket to leave, and a booking
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Jordan *****
@Demi ********
 Enter by visa exemption. Tourist visa won’t do you any good. You will just spend money on paper with no guarantee to entry.

Travelled with a group recently from Cambodia to Thailand. The only ones who were stopped for questioning were those who after leaving Thailand got a setv in Cambodia before coming back.

If you do want a visa, next time when you travel home, get an metv available for 6 months, and can be used for 2 or more trips
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Tony *************
@Jordan ****
 what is a metv
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Stuart *********
No one can give a definite answer to this as it’s up to an individual immigration officer to decide.

You should be fine, but if questioned have the three proofs - 20,000 baht or equivalent in CASH, proof of accommodation for the first few nights and a valid ticket out of Thailand.
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@Stuart ********
 I had all three of them one of which is my place in Pattaya, which I’ve had since 2004 they refused me entry and I had to fly back to the UK that night they are Muppets specially as they’re supposedly desperate for people to come to Thailand
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Chris *******
The rules have surly changed

If your in a position to get one

Do it

People have been talking about coming back visa exempt a second time and getting the tutorial about not allowed

The few post I’ve seen were allowed in eventually but I’m sure it’s a hassle

Good luck
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Eric **********
Just apply to the consulate embassy and pay 1000 baht and enter Thailand and get another 60 days
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Tony *************
@Eric *********
 pay them 1000 baht for what?
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Eric **********
@Tony ************
 For tourist visa
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Tony *************
@Eric *********
 but isn’t that what you get when you turn up & they stamp your passport
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Eric **********
@Tony ************
 I did 90 days. I extended at local immigration 60 plus 30. When I left to do a border bounce I was pulled into another room and quizzed by immigration officials. But I was already advised beforehand to apply online for the E visa which is what I did. It seems immigration does not like tourists trying to get more than 90 days anymore for free. It only cost 1000 baht and I got another 60 day stamp. Now I can stay another 90 days with another immigration stamp
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@Chris ******
 very easy just done it
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Brian *********
Should be fine.
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Jeremy ********
You should be good
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