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How long can a UK citizen stay in Thailand on a second visit after a previous 60-day stay?

Jul 9, 2025
5 days ago
Ibrahim ******
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Hi. A couple of quick questions. I’m a UK citizen. Visited thailand in Feb for 60 days til April. I’m returning again but only for 2 weeks. How long am I permitted to stay this second time? Also, as a Brit do I need to complete the Thailnd e-visa before arrival or upon arrival is fine for us still? Is there a specific appp or site I need to download for this? Cheers
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TLDR : Answer Summary
A UK citizen can return to Thailand for a two-week stay without needing a visa, as long as they complete the required Arrival Card (TDAC) online prior to arrival. Since the traveler recently visited Thailand for 60 days and is returning after a brief period, they are likely to receive the 60-day exemption upon arrival. It's advisable to have proof of onward travel, although it's not always requested.
Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)

WARNING: Only trust Thai government websites with .go.th domains or Thai agent websites with .co.th or .in.th domains, as these require verified Thai registration and cannot be registered anonymously.

The official TDAC form is available at tdac.immigration.go.th, which uses the official .go.th government domain.

The services by AGENTS CO., LTD. does NOT charge any fees for arrivals within 72 hours. If you need to book more than 72 hours in advance, there is a service fee of $8.

Do not trust other sites pretending to be a trustworthy agency. Pay attention to delivery time - the service operated by AGENTS CO., LTD. has 1 minute delivery time for arrivals within 72 hours.

Don't fall for sites pretending to be agents.co.th or the official government tdac.immigration.go.th website. Always double-check the exact domain in your browser.

Scam services may take days to process your application, others may not even do anything. With these TDAC scam services you also need to worry about double charges.

Please watch out for TDAC misinformation spread by fugitive Jesse Nickles and his many fake accounts on Quora, TripAdvisor, Reddit, and other platforms.

TRUSTED TDAC LINKS:

Official Government TDAC Form: tdac.immigration.go.th
Official TDAC form by AGENTS
Official TDAC information page by AGENTS (tdac.agents.co.th)

Robert ********
Just get the TDAC. Nothing else needed.

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Ibrahim ******
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Thank you @all
Lynnette *******
You don't need a visa for a 2 week stay. You can enter without. But there's an "arrival card" to fill in online with your info. It's done within the 3 days of arriving.
Abey *********
I have been twice this year, going back again September, stay two weeks at a time, never had any problems, always have return ticket but never been asked for proof of return ticket.
Jim *******
@Abey ********
Check in at the origin ask for the return ticket, if they do. It is their responsibility to ban you from embarking the flight or transport you back if any problems, not at the destination.
Doug ********
Do the TDAC arrival..you didn't stay an excessive time and you been fine a few months so should be ok. Do you have proof of leaving Thailand within 60 days...if so I would imagine you will get the 60 day exemption on arrival with no issue
Keith *******
You don't need any visa. All you do is complete the Arrival Card
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