Can I re-enter Thailand visa exempt after a short stay without issues?

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I entered Thailand on the 2nd March visa exempt and only stayed 2 weeks, I have only visited once before this and it was over a year ago and only for a few weeks as well. Im looking at coming again at the end of April but Im not sure if I might have problems entering visa exempt again before the original 60 day stamp from march expires on the 30th April? Does anyone have any experience of this? Thanks

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user is concerned about re-entering Thailand visa exempt at the end of April after having previously entered on March 2nd and staying for two weeks. Comments from the community indicate that as long as the user has exited Thailand, their previous 60-day visa exemption becomes invalid, allowing them to receive a new exemption upon re-entry. Many have shared experiences without issues, emphasizing that showing proof of onward travel and other requirements can aid in smooth re-entry. Concerns primarily focus on potential scrutiny by immigration, especially if one stays for extended periods without a long-term visa.

Richard *********** · Answer

He ok it’ll be dead then won’t he turning many away

ConfidentR*********** · Answer

No problem you be fine

Richard ******** · Answer

Contact Thai immigration.

Malcolm ********** · Answer

According to all the reports I've seen Thai Immigration are cracking down on 'non-tourists' entering on a tourist visa.  Like those people that come in on a 60 day visa waiver (visa on arrival), extend it for another 30 days then leave for a few days and come straight back and try and do the same again.  Meaning those people that are trying live in Thailand for 6 months or more without a long term visa.  There are lots of real tourists who stay for a couple of weeks then leave only to come back a month or 2 later and keep repeating this (like oil rig workers) these don't appear to have any problems as they only stay a short while and the total is well under 6 months each year.

Andrew ********* · Answer

As long as you show a stamp in a different country once you leave then you will be fine. You are not doing boarder runs or trying to use the system so all is well.

Nongnuch ******** · Answer

"but Im not sure if I might have problems entering visa exempt again before the original 60 day stamp from march expires on the 30th April"  , , , , , ,  your 60-days stay permit became invalid when you exited Thailand. So, when you enter visa-exempt again, you will receive a fresh & new 60-days admitted stay stamp in your passport. Your total stay did not put you at the end of the road, you actually have nothing to fear. Just have the famous three proofs ready to show if asked

Paddy ***** · Answer

People have problems are the one stayed 60 days and left for a few days and stayed another 60 days multiple times.

Mari ************* · Answer

No problem. You are a real tourist. You will have a new 60 days exempt visa

Mark ******* · Answer

I visit 3 or 4 times a year visa exempt and have never had a problem 🙏🏻

Darren ********* · Answer

Once ypu left your exemption was canceled. You will probably be fine if you have all the requirements covered,  onward travel, cash etc.

But it is always up to the IO you are talking to at that moment.

Frank-Steven *********** · Answer

You won't have any issues. That 60 day stamp will "expire" when you leave Thailand. So, returning after only one two week stay will not be any issue.

Can I re-enter Thailand visa exempt after a short stay without issues?

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