Do I need a visa to enter Thailand multiple times as a British citizen living in France?

Sep 30, 2023
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Jenny *******
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Im trying interpret the entry rules. I’m a British citizen living in France going to Bangkok from Paris arriving 2 November. Return ticket from Bkk on 16 December Planning to travel around and go into Vietnam and Cambodia during the 6 weeks. Will I need to apply for a visa before arrival since there will be more than one entry into Thailand.
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As a British citizen, you will not need a visa for multiple entries into Thailand as you are eligible for a 30-day visa exempt entry each time you enter the country. However, note that you can only enter by land border visa exempt two times per calendar year. For your trip, plan your visits to Vietnam and Cambodia in a way that each stay in Thailand does not exceed 30 days. It's advised to have proof of onward travel when checking in for your flight to Thailand, as your airline may request it.
Biff *******
The airline you use from France may want to see confirmed flight out of Thailand within 30 days (as that is how long you’ll be stamped in for on arrival) if you have flights booked to Vietnam, or any other country, within that time frame, just show them when checking in in Paris.
Jim ********
Nope
Graham ******
No, with a British passport you get 30 days visa exempt each entry but you can only do 2 visa exempt entries by land border per calendar year. Are you flying when you exit as your airline may with to see proof of onward travel within 30 days to allow you to board for Thailand?
Philip ****
NO you don’t need a visa. You will get a 30 days visa exempt every time you enter Thailand. Just plan your Vietnam/Cambodia trips in between, so that no stay in Thailand exceeds 30 days.
James ********
No need for a Thai Visa.

You will Enter Thailand as Visa Exempt Entry and will be stamped in for 30 days.

That can be extended for 30 days More at local Thai Immigration office for 1900 Thai baht.

If you LEAVE THAILAND as you say, each time you RE-ENTER THAILAND you will again be STAMPED in for 30 days as Visa Exempt Entry.

No need to get a Re-entry permit as you will be stamped in VISA EXEMPT each time you arrive into Thailand.

If you are asked by the Thai Immigration Officers upon any arrival, just show the PROOF of your flight departing Thailand at the end of your planned stay.

However your airline at check-in may want to see a ticket departing Thailand within the 30 days you are initially STAMPED in on arrival.

Be sure to check the entry requirements for the other countries that you plan to visit.
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