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Can I use a 30-day visa exempt entry to visit Thailand and then apply for a Non-O visa?

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Ian ********

asked Sep 21, 2026

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Good afternoon

If anybody can assist me, I would like to ask a question

Can I visit Thailand on 6/10/26 until 3/11/26 and use my tourist 30 day Visa

Then return home apply for a non- O Visa 90 days and return to Thailand 6/1/27 for my 90 days

Thanks very much

Answer summary

A user inquires about visiting Thailand on a visa exempt entry from October 6 to November 3, 2026, and subsequently applying for a Non-O visa to stay for 90 days starting January 6, 2027. Responses indicate that the user is correct about the 30-day entry being a visa exempt stamp rather than a tourist visa. Furthermore, it's emphasized that the ability to re-enter on a visa exempt basis may depend on previous entries within the year, and it's recommended to have proof of exiting within the 30 days. Applying for the Non-O visa upon returning home could take time, potentially up to four weeks.

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Ant ***********

The Non-O may or may not take a week or up to 4 weeks

Best do upon home arrival

2 months ago

Ian ********

Ant W Tailor

Yes I will apply now for the January visit

2 months ago

Graham ******

Ian Taylor and you will be in real danger of it being used for your first visit

2 months ago

Ian ********

Graham Seal

It’s certainly not my 1st visit.

I want to go for a month soon then longer in Jan. I usually get the extension for the 90 days but as we know it’s all changed now.

2 months ago

Tod *********

There is no 30 day tourist visa, you're talking about coming in Oct 6 until Nov 3 on a 30 day "free stamp" (visa exempt) entry

AND

Whether you can or can't do that totally is dependent on what your previous entry/stay history is to thailand this year.. If you've had several visa exempt entries (especially if you maxed those entries out) you could be questioned comin' back in on a new visa exempt entry

All you can do is have proof you will be leaving within the 30 days you will stamp in for and hope for the best.. No one can tell you for sure if you'll skate thru or get questioned.

2 months ago

Don *************

@Tod ********

but can flying in as much as you want not ?

2 months ago

Jordan *****

Don Christiaano I flew in once like 7 times in 3 months, but I did not stay long. Just don't plan weddings, or important meetings.

2 months ago

Stephen ************

Don Christiaano

Don Christiaano I got stopped at Suvarnabhumi airport with 5 back to back flights into Thailand

The young immigration officer asked for assistance from a supervisor and after 25 minutes pleading with him he reluctantly said okay and gave a stamp but wrote something in Thai in my passport

2 months ago

Tod *********

@Don ************

you can fly in until they stop you.. There is no official limit on the number of free stamp (visa exempt) entries you can get by air

BUT

That doesn't mean they're unlimited.

If the officer thinks you're abusing the visa exempt entry program they can pull you aside, question you for proof of funds, proof of onward travel, proof of lodging or deny you entry..

2 months ago