Can I renew my 60-day visa exemption and extend my stay in Thailand after returning from Laos?

Sep 8, 2024
2 months ago
Alma ***************
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We returned back to Thailand on Aug. 23 and got the 60days visa exempt..can we still do the walk in to renew for 30days then fly out (since we used the 2x a year border cross to Laos already), to repeat the 60day visa exempt and repeat all over again? Tia..
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After returning to Thailand on a 60-day visa exemption, you can apply for a 30-day extension, totaling 90 days. There is no longer a limit on the number of border crossings per year for this visa category. However, repeated entries may raise concerns with immigration if they perceive abuse of tourist entries. It is advisable to consider a different visa type if you plan to stay longer than six months.
David ******
Note: Once you exit Thailand, that VISA stamp you entered with is no longer valid. You can get another 60-day VISA exemption when you return. Once you return with your new 60-day stamp, you can extend for an additional 30 days at the Immigration Office to total 90 days.
Brandon ************
You can still apply for a 30 day extension on each entry.

There is no more 2x per year land border limit. That was abolished with the new 60 day visa exempt.

Each entry is at the discretion of immigration. If they feel you are abusing tourist entries then you are likely to encounter issues. You say you've already entered visa exempt 2 times. Most people begin to encounter issues around 6 months in Thailand, so if you are getting close to that you might want to start considering a visa.
Alma ***************
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@Brandon ***********
thank you..that's what concerns me Bec in the past years we are just ok with 30 day exempt then extend walk in then land border..no issues at all seeing we have a home and we had once a retirement visa and no issues with anyone..hoping for a longer stay in Thailand though despite changes in the rules..
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