Can I re-enter Thailand using the visa exemption scheme after a 30-day stay in December?

Aug 20, 2023
a year ago
Emma ****
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Hi,

I have travelled to Thailand from 16 Jan to 5 Feb 2023 with visa exemption scheme as I have a UK passport. Could I travel to Thailand again end of Dec this year and stay for 30 days using the exemption scheme again and fly out then fly back in again in March and stay another 30 days? I will book a return ticket from UK to Thailand for end of Dec to the beginning of April

Thank you.
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The original poster asked if they could enter Thailand using the visa exemption scheme again after staying for 30 days earlier in the year. Comments affirmed that re-entering should not pose issues, and they suggested having proof of onward travel and accommodation ready. It was also noted that evidence of departure within 30 days is required during check-in, as airlines may ask for it. Overall, community members provided positive confirmation and helpful tips for traveling.
Steve *******
Your return or onward travel needs to be within 30 days of your arrival in Thailand if you travel without a visa.
Carlos *********
@Graham *****
Tell them your leaving by land exit
Graham ******
@Carlos ********
Proof is not saying something
Carlos *********
Steve Greir why? They could extend the stay?
Graham ******
@Carlos ********
Because the airline will normally require to see a means of departure within the number of days that you will get stamped in for i.e. 30 days before they issue your boarding pass. It's one of the "3 proofs" which Immigration may ask for

- Proof of accommodation (e.g. hotel bookings for at least a few days)

- proof of onward travel (an international travel ticket leaving Thailand within your permitted-to-stay period, i.e. 30 days for visa exempt or 60 days for a Tourist Visa)

- proof of funds (20,000B or equivalent in any major currency in CASH per individual, or 40,000B for a family)
Emma ****
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@Steve ******
thank you
Justin *********
No worries.

Two suggestions:

1) when you’re checking in for your flight in the UK, the airline may check to make sure you have an outbound ticket from Thailand 30 days later, since you won’t be using a visa. So, if you already know where you’re going to after/between Thailand flights, have that ticket confirmation easy to find on your phone. (Or print it out so you can just hand the check-in counter a copy.)

2) If you’re going to be flying in and out of Bangkok, check out LEO Self Storage. Their Chinatown location is near a lot of great cafes and restaurants, and also just a few minutes walk from the train station. LEO offers bag and locker/room storage, but they also have really inexpensive container boxes, about $5 a month, that are about the size of a checked bag, which they store in racks in an air conditioned room. That can wind up being much less expensive (and less stressful) than checking a bag on a round trip flight, and it’s also a great way to free up space in the luggage you *are* carrying, to make room for souvenirs and gifts to take home. Personally, I’m gradually building a box of stuff I can just leave in Thailand year-round instead of carrying it all back and forth on planes. And that makes it feel even more like I’m just coming home when I return to Bangkok. (The staff at LEO is also really nice, and they have some awesome local food advice.)
Emma ****
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@Justin ********
thank you so much for taking your time to help me out! Really appreciated
Justin *********
@Emma ***
my pleasure!
Mich ***********
Yes
Paul ***************
Have fun 😁
Patrick ********
One word Yes..
Luc ************
Yes
Emma ****
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Marc *********
Yes technically you should be fine
Emma ****
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@Marc ****
thank you x
Brandon ************
You shouldn't have any issues with your plan
Emma ****
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