Do I need to get a visa before my trip to Thailand if I'm entering for 30 days multiple times?

Thailand Travel Visa Rules Tourist Visa Visa Exemption Multiple Entry Visa Entry Requirements Expats in Thailand

October 23, 2019

5 years ago

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Hey, 

I am travelling SE Asia from November to March, I am starting in Thailand then going on to Vietnam and Cambodia, returning to Thailand for Christmas and NY and then off again, finally to return in March before going home. 

I won’t be in Thailand for longer than 30 days on any occasion. Do I need to get a visa before I fly or can I just get a 30 day tourist visa each time I enter at the airport? Everything I’ve read so far suggests I won’t need to as il be entering via air each time. 

Any advice would be appreciated thanks 😊

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The traveler plans to visit Thailand multiple times within a few months, staying no longer than 30 days on each visit. They inquire whether a visa is needed prior to their trip or if they can obtain a 30-day visa upon entry each time. Responses indicate that a 30-day visa exemption is generally sufficient for tourists entering by air, although there are suggestions for considering a multi-entry tourist visa for ease and to avoid potential entry issues.

Cedrik *********

I’ve traveled in and out of Thailand scores of times during long Asia trips over the years and have always been fine with 30 day visa exempt entry. Make sure you have the big 3 requirements ($/booked room/booked transport out) and you should have no problems. If you have the time and inclination, a multiple entry visa is a fine idea. Just seemed like too much work to me.

5 years ago

Weasely ********

It’s much easier and smoother if you get a multi entry tourist visa, they stamp you in and out without hassle.

5 years ago

Robert *******

As a tourist you can get a 30 day Visa Exempt Entry, so it would be no problem. The topics about denied entry or warnings you will get are about people living long times inside Thailand using short time visa free entries and tourist visa, as long as you don't live inside Thailand you will be fine

5 years ago

Ryan *******

you're eligible for a visa exemption on arrival for 30 days. they have been cracking down a bit though and there's a small chance you could be rejected. if you want to play it a bit safer, get a 6 month multi-entry visa before you go.

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