How do the immigration stamps work for a USA passport holder in Thailand regarding days allowed in the country?

Thailand Visa Rules USA Passport Tourist Visa Entry Stamps Visa Exempt Stay Duration Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV)

Sep 27, 2022

2 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

I'm a little confused how the stamps work with a USA passport.

I entered Thailand on July 29 and left to Cambodia on Aug 5th until August 10th when I entered Thailand again. I left to go back to the USA on August 29th.

Does the first stamp from July 29-Aug 5th use up 30 days? Or can i just deduct the total days allowed in the country to find out how much time I have left? 

I ask because I was looking to go back this winter. Hopefully my question makes sense.

Also, does the days allowed in the country per year reset on Dec 31st or is it a year from the first day you enter the country?

Thanks for any info.

1,330

views

likes

all likes

replies

images

users

TLDR : Answer Summary

The user seeks clarification on how time spent in Thailand is calculated with a USA passport, particularly focusing on whether the stamp received upon first entry counts against the allowed stay duration and how the resetting of allowed stay days works related to the year.

Thang ********

you cannot use unused days from previous visa stamps and apply it to future visits

2 years ago

James ********

If you are planning to stay in Thailand for the Winter...you may wish to look at getting the METV multiple entry tourist visa. With planning it can get you up to 9 months stay in Thailand with a couple of Land BORDER RUNS.

2 years ago

James ********

2 years ago

John *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Is that on

****************************

?

If so, do you know what it is listed under?

2 years ago

John *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Can you repost what document you had highlighted? For some reason i don't see anything. Or if you can private message it to me. Thanks

2 years ago

Tod *********

@John ********

I was on the eVISA website and selected tourism and leisure activities and then multiple entries <- That's how you get a 6 month METV for the countries whose consulates participate in the eVisa online system when you apply for that visa in your country before you come here

The part I highlighted said

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗶𝘀 . 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗲𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱, 𝗶𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿.

2 years ago

Ellie *******

@John ********

, you need to check the exact embassy/consulate where you are applying for your visa at. Those required documents are consulate specific.

2 years ago

Reply to

Ellie *******

Ian *********

Hi

I will be applying for an METV soon. I am worried they will give me a single entry.. what is the best reason to give for METV? Can you explain what you highlighted in blue?

Thanks for help

2 years ago

Tod *********

@Ian ********

Make a booking OUT of thailand in 60 days from your date of arrival, and make a booking back to thailand a a few days after that

upload those bookings showing that you will be leaving and coming back as the reason you need the METV

2 years ago

Reply to

Tod *********

@John ********

pay close attention to that part at the bottom I hilighted in blue, you have to show why you need a 6 month METV or they just give you a single entry and keep the difference in price

2 years ago

Tod *********

@John ********

tourism and leisure activities and then select multiple entry

2 years ago

Reply to

Tod *********

John *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@James *******

Thanks for the info!

Can i apply for the METV online or would i just go back to Thailand on the visa exempt and then just apply for it there?

2 years ago

James ********

@John ********

MUST apply for it online while you are in the USA.

2 years ago

Reply to

James ********

YOUR prior ENTRIES into Thailand are of no concern for you.

IF you choose to return to visit Thailand from October 1, and enter Thailand Visa exempt...you will be stamped in for 45 days plus can get added 30 days extension of stay for 1900 Thai baht at the local Thai immigration office for a total of 75 days stay in Thailand.

2 years ago

Reply to

James ********

Thai Visa Advice

... members · 40% approval rate

The Thai Visa Advice group is a specialized Q&A forum for visa-related topics in Thailand, ensuring detailed responses.

Join the Group

Thai Visa Advice

View the Conversation

Thai Visa Advice

What should I do if I've reached my 60-day stay limit in Thailand?

86 comments