Answered7 months ago
Can I return to Thailand for 30 days in April after a 5-week stay from January to February?
I have stayed in Thailand for 5 weeks from 3rd January until 18th February am I ok to come back to Thailand for 30days in April?
Answer summary
The user inquires about returning to Thailand for 30 days in April after a 5-week stay from January to February. Responses suggest varying opinions based on personal experiences with immigration, stressing that rules may depend on individual circumstances, previous travel history, and nationality. Recommendations include checking directly with the Thai embassy and considering obtaining a visa for safer entry.
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Michael ********
Why don't you just message the Thai embassy where you live or where you are and ask them
they would give you the true facts
they would give you the true facts
Graham ******
Michael Harmon maybe because it is Immigration who decides who enters not an Embassy, thats a fact
Khun **********
Safe entry company would be better
John **********
It's all going to depend on your prior history in Thailand going back a year or more. If no history prior to your January trip you should be OK
Graham ******
It all depends on your history before your January entry
Vincent **********
Suis arrivé 5 mois en Thaïlande et 4 fois fois depuis la France sans avoir fait de prolongation 2 fois 2 mois et 3 fois 1 mois.. mais ils m'ont laissé passer mais m'ont emmener 6 mn en salle d'attente pour vérifier mon passeport et finalement mon laisser entré mais ça devient très chaud
Ils m'ont dit de prendre un visa la prochaine fois et pour rien arranger je suis en dépassement dans une semaine car. Avion annulé et pas encore trouvé un vol
Ils m'ont dit de prendre un visa la prochaine fois et pour rien arranger je suis en dépassement dans une semaine car. Avion annulé et pas encore trouvé un vol
Ruud **********
Graham Seal correct answer
Benjamin ***********
In the last 13 months I’ve entered Thailand 7 times no visa.
I have also been to Malaysia and Vietnam in that time so if your a genuine tourist like me don’t worry about it.
I have also been to Malaysia and Vietnam in that time so if your a genuine tourist like me don’t worry about it.
Lee ********
Benjamin Mountford things have changed…
Darren *******
Lee Harris depends how often he stays. Over the last 12 months I've entered about 10 times, probably accumulated a max of 40 days over those trips. Clear and obvious pattern that I'm not trying to live in Thailand on visa exemptions.
Ken ********
Darren Grist try and tell a grumpy immigration officer that it's 'clear and obvious"....
Benjamin ***********
I hope not 🤣. I’m not back for a few months but I’m off to kL in April hopefully
Robert *********
OPThank you
Thaimer ******
Yes
Michael *******
Yes 💯
Karl *******
Perhaps give us your nationality
Robert *********
OPKarl Keyte sorry should of said from the uk
Karl *******
Robert Rowlett Then standard visa waiver will be no issue at all. You don't need to do anything, other than complete the usual TDAC before arrival
Brendan *******
Why not get a TR visa back in the uk no issue then
Steve *******
Karl Keyte
Bound to be a yank
Bound to be a yank
Lee ********
The fact you are asking, tells you what you already know. Nobody can tell you. One person may say visa exempt, 60 days, is ok three times a year, and this WAS the case. The fact that you stayed 5 weeks and then come again in april, might not be an issue. Some in immigration may view it differently… take the risk? Why not just buy a visa?
Ralph *******
Lee Harris Which visa would you recommend?
Lee ********
Ralph Tyson i dont know. I am married to a Thai. I have a marriage visa
Wayne ********
Yes
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