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Can I still do border crossings on a multiple entry visa after using my two visa-exempt entries?

Multiple Entry Visa Visa Runs Border Crossings Visa Exempt Entrance Mae Sai Border Thailand Immigration Rules

Xandra ********

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Hey everyone! I would love some advice..

I have done two land border crossings this year while on my "multiple entry visa"... Now my multiple entry visa ended, I need to do a visa run.. Do I have to come in by flight? I thought I did since I did my two border crossings already, but a friend said since I did those border crossings on Multiple Entry visa, it doesn't count as my two a year limit for border crossings- that limit is only for "visa exempt entrance" - and I can still do two crossings... Is this true? Does anyone have experience with this? I would be doing the Mae Sai border..

Thank you!

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The user seeks clarification on whether their previous land border crossings count towards the annual limit after using a multiple entry visa. A comment confirms that the limit applies only to visa exempt entries, indicating that the user can still make additional crossings.

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Bec *********

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When does it expire? I am going to Laos end of the month

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Xandra ********

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23rd! Road trip? 🙂

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Robert *******

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Yes, it is true. The limit of 2 border crossings a year is only if you enter without any kind of visa, using the Visa Exempt Entry.

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Robert *******

Robert *******

Here is the official announcement.

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Thomas ********************

Thomas ********************

If an immigration officer is having a bad day s/he'll ask to see proof of lodging, 20k baht in cash, and proof of onward travel.

I don't think any "official" info would make a difference.

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Xandra ********

Xandra ********

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Oh, what a relief! Would you happen to know if I can find this information on anything official? In case Mae Sai people are having a bad day? :)

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