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Does the 2 land border crossing rule apply to Non-Imm O multiple entry visa holders?

Non-Immigrant O Visa Visa Rules Thailand Immigration Visa Exemptions Border Crossings

Michael ******

asked Jun 28, 2024

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Question. Does the 2 land border crossing per calendar year rule still apply on a Non Imm O multiple entry visa? Canadian passport if that makes a difference. Reason I ask is when I did my last bounce at Chiang Khong, the officer told me “last time” when going through my stamps and I told him no, but he didn’t seem to agree with me so I just want to make sure before I go again.

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The 2 land border crossing rule applies to those entering Thailand without a visa (visa exemption) and does not affect holders of valid Non-Imm O multiple entry visas. Canadian passport holders can enter Thailand as many times as they want with a Non-Imm O visa. It is important to check with immigration regarding visa validity to avoid confusion, as some officers may assume you are entering under a visa exemption due to lack of awareness about your visa type.

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Wannikea *********

Make sure you actually got a 90 day stamp.

2 years ago

Michael ******

@Wannikea ********

yes I do.

2 years ago

Dor***

Every time I had this happen it was because the officer failed to notice that the visa is multiple entry and still valid. They assumed that I'll be returning on a visa exempt entry.

2 years ago

Michael ******

@Dor***

I think that was the case in my situation too.

2 years ago

Willem ****

If you have a valid visa there are no limitations and never where any. You are mixed up with visa exempt, which is no visa, entries.

2 years ago

Michael ******

@Willem ***

I’m not mixed up on anything. I know what I have, but seems the immigration officer was confused maybe.

2 years ago

Wannikea *********

When does your visa expire? Possibly the officer was eluding that there is only a few months left on it.

2 years ago

Michael ******

@Wannikea ********

he was pointing out that it was my second time while saying last time so I don’t think so.

2 years ago

Ellie *******

the rule is, "nationals entitled to a 30-days visa exemption are eligible to enter Thailand without visa through land border checkpoints only twice a calendar year."

Entering Thailand on another scheme including using an actual visa doesn't count.

You can enter Thailand with Non-O through land borders as many times as you want.

2 years ago

Michael ******

@Ellie ******

that’s what I thought. Thanks!

2 years ago

Greg ***********

@Michael *****

depending if you can still get a multi entry Non-O issued by the Thai embassy or consulate in Canada. They were discontinued in October 2023 in many countries. Only 90 days single entry remain available

2 years ago