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Do I need a tourist visa for my upcoming trip to Thailand after multiple visits on visa exemption?
Nov 23, 2025
5 months ago
Justin **********
ORIGINAL POSTERAdvice please !! I have entered thailand twice already this year on visa exemption I am coming again in dec for 6 weeks. I am reading that now I will have to get a tourist visa if I come again. Is this true?? Also I am a lodger here in the uk so don't have utility bills in my name so how do I get a tourist visa if needed ? Thanks for any advice đ also I do have my driving license which has my marital address on it still so a copy of that would be ok I guess.
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The user is inquiring about the necessity of obtaining a tourist visa for an upcoming trip to Thailand after having entered the country twice on a visa exemption this year. Several comments indicate that, generally, returning visitors who haven't overstayed or engaged in border runs should be fine without needing a tourist visa, despite recent rumors. Additional advice was given about documentation needed for visa applications, particularly in relation to the user's situation as a lodger in the UK.
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Paul *******
Bank statement works for address
Steve ********
If you've returned to the UK (since your first Thailand visit this year), then either (A) that'll be registered via your passport or (B) they won't know whether or not you've returned to the UK. Either way, not a problem for you.
Calum *****
I flew back in last night for the 5th time this year. Never asked me anything just stamped in as usual.
Michael ********
You are not who they are after. Lots of scaremongering on social media platforms
Justin **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Michael *******
thanksReply to
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Phyf ****
If your dtac is approved youâre good.
Michael ********
@Phyf ***
nope that doesnt guarantee entryReply to
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Andreas *********
No idea where you read such nonsense. Nothing has changed in the normal entry requirements. The innovations refer to border runs and extensions. These are on 2 pieces per Limited . And these extensions are 1 time 30 days, 2 times 7 days to be able to leave Thailand. Absolutely no changes for normal tourists.
Justin **********
ORIGINAL POSTERVisa agents on YouTube etc obviously out to make money
Grace ************
@Justin *********
If youâre flying back to your home country each time and your visits to Thailand are short, around six weeks, with a reasonable gap between each trip, it generally shouldnât cause any problems.Andreas *********
@Grace ***********
The British also have 60 days visa-free. Entry from the home country would even be possible to enter 3 times a year without any problems without having to think about tax law.Reply to
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John ******
@Andreas ********
it as changed. You have to fill out a tdacLloyd *********
TDAC has nothing to do with visa exempt entries or extensions
Andreas *********
@John *****
That's right, but that's a long time ago, but it has nothing to do with the length of stay here.John ******
@Andreas ********
the tdac as just been brought in a couple of months ago. They have been refusing entry to people who have done frequent border runs. If heâs only done a maximum of 60 days at a time then he will have no problemsGraeme ******
@John *****
the tdac was re introduced in electronic form over a year ago and is an arrival card nothing to do with visa s or permission to enter thailand. Everybody gets a receipt confirming your form has been received no guarantee at all to get an approved entryAndreas *********
@John *****
I didn't write anything else. Nothing new for tourists (TDAC is too long ago, no longer an issue), new rules for border crossings.Reply to
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Jon **********
It sounds like youâre coming from your home country so you should be fine. The new rules are for people who do so called visa runs.
John **********
@Jon *********
there are no new rules, only guidelines issued to immigration officers. There is no limit on visa exempt entries, but each immigration officer has discretion.Justin **********
ORIGINAL POSTERYes coming from the uk
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John ******
Iâve been 4 times this year. Iâm actually in Thailand now. Just fill out the tdac before you come. You fill it out up to 72 hours before arrival. Just as long you have not done any border runs you will be ok.
Kim *********
@John *****
the rules were changed about a week agoJ **************
@John *****
guaranteed ?John ******
And donât get caught out paying for the tdac, itâs free on the official website pal.
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Martyn ***********
Not enough information... How long did you stay? Any extensions? Any board runs?
If just came and went home, even with an extension you'll be fine IMHO
If just came and went home, even with an extension you'll be fine IMHO
Justin **********
ORIGINAL POSTERI came last dec and stayed 2 months obviously I entered last year , then I came and stayed may/ june for 60 days and came again oct for 16 nights . I have booked to come again on 10 dec for 6 weeks . I haven't extended at all.
Martyn ***********
@Justin *********
you'll be absolutely fine coming on the normal exemption.. To be honest I'm mystified why you could think your not? There's some terrible info out there and I see people giving terrible answers to questions everyday..Reply to
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Umer **************
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I am in the same situation. How long was your previous visits? When do you arrive in December?
I applied for a Tourist Visa in London nearly 1.5 weeks ago amd yet to hear back
I am in the same situation. How long was your previous visits? When do you arrive in December?
I applied for a Tourist Visa in London nearly 1.5 weeks ago amd yet to hear back
Justin **********
ORIGINAL POSTERI came last dec and stayed 2 months obviously I entered last year , then I came and stayed may/ june for 60 days and came again oct for 16 nights . I have booked to come again on 10 dec for 6 weeks . I haven't extended at all.
Michael ********
@Justin *********
Should be ok, you dont fit the pattern of someone trying to stay in country long termAndreas *********
@Justin *********
So no problemReply to
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