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Can I spend 6 months in Thailand by using a combination of tourist visa and visa exemption?

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Jul 21, 2024

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Linda *********

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To spend 6 months this winter, can I do tourist visa single entry for 60 days, go to KL for a few days, come back on a visa exemption for 60 days, go to Vietnam for a week and finally come back on another exemption for the last 59 ish days?

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The user inquires about spending six months in Thailand by using a single-entry tourist visa followed by visa exemptions and brief trips to neighboring countries. The comments suggest that the initial tourist visa may be unnecessary since a 60-day visa exemption can be obtained upon arrival, and extensions are available. Users also note the possibility of entering Thailand multiple times, especially via air, while highlighting the relaxed land entry rules.

Trace ****************

You can enter Thailand as many times as you like providing entry is by Air. There is a limit on Land/Sea entry.

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Michael *******

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It always depended on the IOs, and many have had issues coming in for years. It has probably been relaxed by now

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Graham ******

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the land entry rule has been dropped at least for now

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Todd *********

No need for that first tourist visa as sixty days is free now. Otherwise all good

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Kool *******

You are following a pattern of a tourist, visiting places around Thailand. Lots of people base out of Thailand when visiting other countries. You won't have any problems.

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Brandon ************

You'd be better off not getting a visa at all. Show up with your passport and get the new 60 day visa exempt and then apply for a 30 day extension. Then do one of the border bounces you listed and then get another 60 days upon your return along with another 30 day extension.

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Dominique *********

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Merci du renseignement

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Linda *********

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@Brandon ***********

we already booked KL and Vietnam so do you think my proposed scenario is acceptable fot Thai immigration?

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Brandon ************

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it's probably fine

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Linda *********

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@Brandon ***********

thanks Brandon

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just check, I’ve seen some websites and YouTube channels that say you can only do 2 entries into Thailand in a rolling year now , by air and land , but it doesn’t explain it well on Thai embassy website

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Brandon ************

that's not true and has never been true for air entries

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paul****

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this is regarding the new 60 day visa exemption, ok but don’t tell me it’s not true I watch a video about it, there clamping down on it, but I only advise her to make sure that was all

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Linda *********

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what is the link to the video you are talking about?

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paul****

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buzzing Pattaya, it’s official now-60 day visa changes

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Linda *********

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thanks. The guy says 2 entries per calendar year

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Jason ********

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My understanding is that you're correct, however, check out the Thai embassy page (Canberra).. at the very end of the page.."Please note that visa exemption can be used 2 times per calendar year."

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Brandon ************

the embassy in Canberra does not get to decide entry policy. That's the immigration department. The embassies aren't even under the same government agency as the one that decides

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Randy ********

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I'm coming to Thailand in November. Staying for 57 days. I don't have to apply online for a 60-day Visa and a 30-day extension while here? This is what I can do? Just what you told Linda. Thanks!

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Brandon ************

yes that's what you can do

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Randy ********

@Brandon ***********

thanks for the info.✌️

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