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Can I re-enter Thailand on a tourist visa after being away for 3 months?

Tourist Visa Visa Rules Immigration Thailand Visa Extension Re-entry into Thailand

David **********

asked Nov 11, 2026

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If I was in Thailand on a tourist visa for 3 months and then left for 3 months, can I come right back for another 3 months?

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Yes, you can return to Thailand on another tourist visa after being away for 3 months. Several responses indicate that as long as you have proof of onward travel and return on a different visa, you should not encounter any issues. It's important to note that returns after just a few days may attract more scrutiny from immigration officials.

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Dave ********

Yes

a day ago

Stew **********

I agree, you won't have a problem, especially if you return on another visa. I do 2 trips back to back with extensions with no hassle.

When I did them with the old visa exempt, I got lots of questions.

2 days ago

Adventuro**********

Since you left for 3 months you should be ok. That's what I've been doing for years. They scrutinize the ones who leave for a few hours or a few days, and come right back.

2 days ago

Tod *********

So you bought a tourist visa from a thai consulate in your country via the online eVisa system, came here, were stamped in for 60 days, took the one 30 day extension at the immigration office and now you've been out of the country for 3 months?

I would say buy another tourist visa online have proof of onward travel and you should be okay. They are looking at people who are trying to live here on free stamp (visa exempt) and/or tourist visa entries and if they will ask you anything at passport control it will be proof of onward travel

2 days ago

Ralph *******

@Tod ********

Yes, that’s right. The best we can do is make an educated guess as to what may happen.

a day ago

Ralph *******

@Tod ********

it’s 6 months in a year. They are very likely to see that as trying to live in Thailand long term.

2 days ago

Tod *********

there is no actual rule of how long you can or can't spend in thailand OR how many times you can enter by air. It's totally up to the immigration officer you're standing in front of when you stamp in

All they can do is have proof of onward travel and hope for the best..

เดวิด **********

exactly right

David **********

Yes, that is my situatuon

2 days ago

Tod *********

as long as you don't have a crazy extensive entry/stay history and you are coming in with a visa along with proof of onward travel I do not believe you will face high scrutiny stamping in

2 days ago