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Can I return to Thailand after staying for 90 days and being away for 4 weeks?
I went to thailand and stayed for 90 days, can I come back after 4 weeks?
Answer summary
The ability to return to Thailand after a 90-day stay and a subsequent 4-week absence depends on several factors: your visa type, travel history in the past 12 to 18 months, and the discretion of the immigration officer at entry. While some users suggest you can return without issues, others warn that recent immigration scrutiny may pose challenges, particularly for frequent visitors. If you plan on staying longer or visiting multiple times, applying for a visa could increase your chances of a smooth re-entry.
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Miia ********
Now they give only one time extencion +30 day in one year with out any Visa. After that you can get 7 days for getting out of Thailand and that's it. Just get Visa for the next trip.
Thorsten ***********
Miia Maarit not true!
Miia ********
@Thorsten **********
I just tryed to get extencion on this Monday at Phuket. That is what immigration officers told me. Now I'm getting 9 days becouse I have then flying tickets out of the country.
Russell *******
Oh... get a double entry visa
Russell *******
Go to Laos or Vietnam and get a new tourist visa
Fleace ********
The new rule is only two visa exempt entries within 12 months.
Lee **********
if you are staying again more than 2 definitely apply for visa before arriving
Luis ********
I’m in the same boat except my flight back to the US is out of Thailand in December. I don’t plan on trying to stay consecutively until then but I want to go back (different area). Not sure if I should get visa now and then come back closer to December on visa exempt or wait until September/October to get a tourist visa and leave in December.
Graeme *******
Well no one on FB will know purely up to the person you strike at immigration. Are you a genuine tourist.
Empathetic**********
Shouldn't have an issue my education visa ran out today flew to Cambodia and came back into Bangkok again no questions asked
Deane ********
Yes
Stephen *****************
Depends of previous visits prior to your last 90 day stay
Jackie **********
Depends on who is on the other side of the counter on arrival.
John ********
Ask immigration
Ron ****
you need to check what visas you are eligible for and then apply for it. the question you should be asking in the group is about the type of visa you might be eligible for.
Scooter *****
What drugs are you on you fucking wanka you better go home to your mummy
David *******
Yes
Sylvester *******
Yes but you will be stop because you extended for the 90 Visa.
Chang ******
Go japan 90 days no visa
Laurence **********
Ask your mom 😁
Ron ********
That’s up to you thank you 🙏
Chris ******
You can, but you should get a visa first
Chris ********
I was here maybe 56 days flew out to Laos for like 8 days and flew back. Immigration officer told me on arrival back when i leave next i wont be allowed back for a year as it will be twice in a year im here. Got another 60 day exempt now but lets see. Good luck with your travels.
Steve *********
Depends on IO
Melanie ****************
Immigration is super strict these days, I wouldn't take the risk. Unless you have a solid agency helping you.
Ron ********
I think yes you can, if you had no overstay and you was not in Thailand more than 150 days in the last 12 month you should have no problem at all.
Bobby ********
Good for you congratulations
Simon *******
You should be ok but forget about the extension.
ConfidentR***********
Can try but most likely get refused entry
Alisha **********
You could have came back after 1 day
Mark ********
It was a few years ago but went 4 times in one year
Chris ******
Mark Cooper Rules have changed a lot since then! Regardless, I think the concern is more about how long people are staying rather than how often they visit.
Denis **********
yes , if is the first or second time, if u keep doin they gonna stop u to enter. Was cool time when Visa Run was normally, i spend almost 4 years tattooing in thailand and around asia on Visa Run 2011-2015, cool time. My friend do 15 years of Visa Run in thai before, nobody care. Thailand now is a stupid version of himself
Tony ********
Depends if you returned to your home country for those 4 weeks. Some people are saying you have a better chance if you return home. It’s also up to the immigration officer.
Garry *******
I love all the different answers these posts get 🤣 best of luck
David ******
If you returned to the country of your Passport in between, is another factor that will be put into the mix along with lots of good points in the comments already
William *******
If you got a 60 day visa and extended it 30 days for the 90 you can do a border run l did it no problem
Outis ********
Did you travel to Thailand for the past 12 months. If not, I think it should be possible that you can come back after 4 weeks
Ralph *******
Depending on your travel history in Thailand, you are likely to get another 60 days (until the rules change), but you will not get another 30 day extension.
I’m assuming you came in on 60 day visa exempt and got a 30 day extension. Your post lacks this information.
I’m assuming you came in on 60 day visa exempt and got a 30 day extension. Your post lacks this information.
Phil ******
No
Ken *******************
Total 180 days.
krubbra*******
Just apply for a visa to avoid being unlucky, you can get 90 days visa for 40$ I think and 6 months for 200 and something? Is not that complicated
Ralph *******
krubbrasileiro No 90 day tourist visa.
krubbra*******
Ralph Tyson there's a TR 90 days tourist visa you apply on website, but they gave me 60 days last time
Gary *******
Immigration are trying to stop people using the system for coming in and out often .. apply for a visa or take your chances at the border . 🤔 You need to meet the requirements of money in hand and airline ticket out to suit the time period 👍
Nelu *******
The idea is that by using the 90 days you can't come back immediately because there is the risk of being refused entry... normally if you did 60 days and left the country for the return there would be no problem... unfortunately you have to respect the rules of re-entry... good luck!
Ian *********
yes can do it twice,then u would need a tourist visa for a third visit but they can still refuse entry. very grey area
PEm *************
You shouldn't have used the 90 days but instead U should have stayed for 45-50 days n come back,so since uv used all 90 days,u can't come back even if U .come u can't use the 90 days visa like before,may be less like month or something.
Ralph *******
PEm Hha Zangmo You don’t know what you are talking about so best not to give advice.
Kimberly **********
Probably if you have no history of in and out. Should not be considered boarder hoping! You’ve been gone long enough! I wouldn’t worry. 🇹🇭🙏🏾🇹🇭🙏🏾
Preso ***********
please don’t come back
Roy *******
Preso Tre Koop why do you say that?
Siri ***********
Roy James Dont listen to Preso
Petr *********************
Roy James maybe that is the reason why Thailand cut 60 days back to 30 days visa exemption
Manfred **********
With an reentry visa. Read the requirements on the embassy for the different visa.
Gary ***********
Probably, subject to no recent history other than that bit don't expect a 30 day extension
Andy ************
I went for 6.5weeks over Songkran and coming back end of August
Mark ********
I went back after 5 days no problems
Mark ********
Yes
Thorsten ***********
@Mark *******
where did you cross the border?Mark ********
@Thorsten **********
I left 40 days ago I’m coming back into Bangkok again for 43 days before return to the uk for a weekMark ********
@Tony *******
I’m in Vietnam currentlyTony ********
@Mark *******
is UK your home country?Mark ********
I went uk 5 days then flew into Bangkok from the uk I did a boarder run to Laos they asked so many questions but I’m residing in udon Thani
John *********
Never overstay, you definitely dont want to fall on the wrong side of immigration, who are all powerful
Shawn *******
Depends if it was an overstay
Francis **********
You can come back until they say no 🤣 usually 3 times per year is safe but everyone is different and now they look more closely they say.
Darren *******
@Francis *********
depends on the number of days in Thailand if on a visa exemption. I've entered 5 or 6 times this year, longest stay of a week, majority just 3 days. No issues.Francis **********
Darren Grist exactly, the rule of 3 is when you always stay the full visa period and do 1 extension (me haha)
Ralph *******
@Francis *********
They wouldn’t be happy with three visits of 60 days each.
Rae ********
there are so many things they do give a visa for its almost crazy not to apply for one, you can apply for one to go to an event there , cultural activity , medical reason ect
Mark **********
@Rae *******
very interesting. I only know of DTV & retirement visa. How can I find out more info about the other visas, please?Thank you.
Jim *********
Mark Flanigan look on the Thai Embassy website for your home country. Click on types of visas.
Frankie *******
Yes u can
Graham ******
What visa (if any) did you use for your visit, what visa are you planning to get and what nationality is your passport?
Petr *********************
Graham Seal obviously it was 90 days, 60 days visa exempt + 30 days extension
Graham ******
Petr S. Van Valkenburg why not a Tourist Visa or a Non-O so it's not obvious
Rud **********
Apply for a visa if you are so eger to come back ...
Ralph *******
@Rud *********
That doesn’t guarantee anything.
Paris ********
Ralph Tyson it’s better than just showing up.
Sanya **********
Buy 5million baht of elite visa
Lea ******
You are only allowed in 2 times for that long in 12 months.
But they can refuse you because you don t seems to be a regular tourist.
But they can refuse you because you don t seems to be a regular tourist.
Tony ********
Lea AnneLea Anne where did you that from before i married my thai wife is had no problem entering by air multiple times in one year
Mark ********
@Tony *******
she’s reading to many posts on social mediaTony ********
@Mark *******
yes i know she is listening to people who dont knowChris ******
@Tony *******
it is at the discretion of the immigration officer. It also depends a lot on how long you are staying on each visit.Tony ********
Lea AnneLea Anne by land not air
Mark ********
Lea Anne don’t believe what you read
Lea ******
@Tony *******
They changed policies last year in regards to tourist visa.A lot of information in this group
Tony ********
Chris Wood i spent almost 9 months out of twelve back and forward there is no limit by air and immigration were always fine with me i even had a overstay because a airline cancelled my flight and I went to immigration they gave me a one week to book and leave no problem they are fine with people who they trust
Mark ********
Lea Anne wrong
Lea ******
@Mark *******
For a tourist visa??? They got way stricterGraham ******
Lea Anne wrong without all of the information such as did the OP use a visa last time etc.
AttractiveA************
You must apply for a visa to be able to stay long term, otherwise the next time you come, the officer will take you for questioning.
Les ********
I don't get it? If this guy has the money, why is he being restricted?
Garry *******
Les Norton new rules for stopping people that are not genuine tourist . Because many are just border bounceing. Trying to live there .
Robin *******
Because the visa rules have changed ,, people coming here on tourists visa to many times a year
Les ********
Robin Banks uh uuuhhhh....wrong!
PurpleO********
Robin Banks rules have not changed.
Graham ******
Robin Banks No visa rules have changed, the rules are now being used to give closer scrutiny to those trying to stay in Thailand long term without the correct visa
Kelly *******
Use a fast track service
TalentedHum************
Yes & No
Yes you can come back
But you may not get inn
Yes you can come back
But you may not get inn
Petr *********************
TalentedHummingbird5289 Holiday Inn ? Can get another Inn
AC *****
It also depends on what country you are from
Patrick ********
You liked that much?
Mark ***************
Yes sure you can
Luc ************
Sure.
John **********
That will entirely depend on your history in Thailand over the past 12 to 18 months, the type of visa you plan to come on and the immigration officer you will stand in front of
Mark ********
@John *********
also depending where your going in Thailand I’ve been questioned many times as a frequent visitor but I’m visiting family up in Issan as soon as they see I’m not in a tourist trap and stopping with family they welcome you inRoxann *****************
OP@John *********
that is first time coming to thailandActivity
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