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Can I return to Thailand in November 2026 without a visa after leaving in May 2026?
I left Thailand on the 7th of this month (May 2026) am I allowed to travel back to thailand in 6 months (11th November 2026) without a visa? would I need a one for my 30 day stay?? Any help is much appreciated:)
Answer summary
The original poster is asking if they can re-enter Thailand after a 6-month absence without a visa for a 30-day stay. Responses indicate that if the traveler holds a passport from one of the 93 visa-exempt countries and has returned to their home country, they should be able to re-enter without a visa as a bona fide traveler. However, details regarding previous stays and entry frequencies over the last 12 to 18 months could impact this, and it is advisable to consult a professional regarding specific circumstances.
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Brian **********
If it's 2 visits a year and 30 days or less, shouldn't be a problem. But consult a professional in Thailand first.
Richard ***********
Fella who drinks in our bar came October for 6 weeks went home cam back last week was refused
Mats **********
Richard Broderick How could he come back if he was refused to??
Andy ********************
What other history do you have ?
Mats **********
Andy Peecpfc Youknowme a lot of shit talk here as allways!
Luc ************
Of course you can. I do around 5 entries each year on visa exempt for 5 to 7 weeks each. Never had a problem, never did an extension.
Leslie ********
Luc De Clerck Luc we will know this week if they bring 60days to 30 not confirmed yet
Haydn *******
Leslie Henley it has now been confirmed as approved by cabinet. They just haven't announced the implementation date but there is also talk some some countries will only receive 14 days and not 30. It's a goof thing though. It will stop people abusing it by using multiple entries and spending more than half the year here.
Luc ************
Leslie Henley no problem, then we just get a METV 2 times a year.
Jay *****
Luc De Clerck same as me , never had a problem or ask for proof of funds but i do always travel business class so skip the standard immigration que and go to priority one instead
John ***********
What passport are you on? did you return to your home country? If you are from one of the 93 "visa exempt" countries and returned home you will be seen as a "bona fide" traveller and entitled to exempt entry again.
Carly ***********
OPUk citizens passport, I came back to the uk! I have only travelled to Thailand the one time :)
John ***********
Carly Jade New All good, bona fide traveller.
Ralf **********
You can re-enter at any time,
provided you have the correct visa
provided you have the correct visa
Graeme *******
Why don't you ask the Thai Embassy in your country.
Graham ******
Graeme Drake because they are not manned by Immigration staff maybe ;)
Ken ********
Graeme Drake that would be too difficult...plenty of experts on FB 😂
Surasak ****************
If you apply to the re entry visa before your departure from Thailand, then you come in.
Graham ******
Surasak Siripoonyothai the OP is travelling without a visa so a re-entry permit would be of no use 6 months later
Andy ********************
Surasak Siripoonyothai Nit on visa exempts.
David ********
Your allowed 90 days a year you will have to do the DTV arrival card again
TalentedT*********
David Easson Please David if you don’t have a clue it’s better to not comment.
Luc ************
David Easson no such thing as 90 days. I did 157 days last year on visa exempt in 5 entries.
Darren *********
David Easson wrong
John **********
@David *******
DTAC
BC ********
David Easson completely wrong info. And there isn't a DTV arrival card. Why do you just make things up ?
Steven ************
David Easson 90 days a year? I went 4 times last year for 120 days total and once this year for 30 days so far
Simon *******
All depends on the immigration officer
Dan **********
Yes
Graham ******
Probably ok but it all depends on your entry and total stays over the last 12 to 18 months
John ***********
Graham Seal Why aren’t they doing it Calendar year?
John **********
@John **********
I'd imagine to prevent people abusing the system by maximising there time in one year and rolling into the next year to get 2 x the maximum time. This is how it used to work at land borders so I guess they've learned from that.Graham ******
John G. Sands why should they?
John ***********
Graham Seal Because that’s what they announced before!
Carly ***********
OPI’ve only had the one entry (this month for 28 days) back in November for 30 days!
John **********
@Carly **********
you'll be fineActivity
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