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Can I re-enter Thailand multiple times within the same year after previous visits?

Thailand Immigration Visa Regulations Tourist Visa Border Runs Onward Travel

Grant ********

asked Nov 18, 2024

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Hi. On my last visit to Thailand in June the immigration officer at Phuket airport asked me if this would be my last visit this year. I think because I had already entered Thailand twice this year.  Will I be able to enter again this year or must I wait until it resets on January 1st ? T.I.A

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The user inquired about re-entering Thailand after having visited twice already in the same year. Responses indicated that there is no reset on entries after January 1st, and entry is at the discretion of the immigration officer. They advised having proof of onward travel and considering applying for the correct visa for longer stays rather than relying on visa-free entries.

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Grant ********

Hi Paul. Todd. I take in your advice and thank you. I have entered three times this year but since i last left Thailand on Sept 2 i have visited four different countries in Europe. Hope that helps me out at immigration. I will book for early December in Phuket and also an onward ticket leaving before 60 days. Fingers crossed i get in.

2 years ago

Grant ********

Thank you for your advice on this matter. Did I read though that after the new 60 day entry/stay you can border run as often as you like ? It seems to contradict. T.I.A

2 years ago

Paul *******

@Grant *******

No. I think you misunderstood. There is no more explicit limit, but after a few entries, immigration can ask you what you're doing in the country.

Now, if you were to come and go regularly but spend only like a week in the country on each visit, spending MORE time outside Thailand than in, you'll likely be granted entry without questioning or incident.

The problem is, way too many foreigners are spending most of their time in Thailand on visa-exempt entries and then expect to be allowed to re-enter without trouble, almost as if they had a "right" to come back in. This is not so. Don't abuse the privilege.

2 years ago

Robert *******

Alternative to hope for the best is to apply for the correct visa for your visits.

2 years ago

Tod *********

There is no 'reset after the new year' on entries by air or land. Since they went to 60 day entry they have gotten a LOT harder on letting people in who have extensive entry/stay history in thailand.

Whether you get in or not will come down to the officer you're standing in front of at passport control when you stamp in. If they think you're living here on free stamp entries, they'll ask for proof of onward travel <- SO have proof you're leaving within the 60 days you will get stamped in for.

It's all you can do and hope for the best..

2 years ago