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How long do I need to be out of Thailand after my 6-month stay before I can re-enter?

May 6, 2025
2 days ago
I know we have to leave Thailand every 6 months and then re-enter. Does anyone know for how long we have to be out of the country before we can re-enter? Thanks in advance.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
To re-enter Thailand after a 6-month stay, there is technically no minimum time you must be out of the country. Many users report being able to re-enter immediately after stamping out, whether at land borders or airports. Some mention that a common practice is to spend 6 hours or more outside the country, which can help demonstrate less reliance on Thailand. However, staying just a short time, even the same day, is generally accepted as long as you meet visa requirements.
Justin **********
But Only if I stay 6 month in a row in thailand right ?
Ben ********
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER
Great, thanks all :)
Claire *******
We been told 6hrs minimum when my friend went immigration in hua hin Yesterday. But they say if you out country longer it proving you become less reliant on their country and looks better.

When I go with my son we gonna 1-2 days away border hopping just to also break up time there and explore as that what we like doing most xx
Steve *******
Literally one second.

As soon as you're stamped out, you can get stamped back in, so you can fly back asap or do land border runs.
Sven ************
Yes you have to be out for 0.2 s There you go hope got it...
Cory **********
@Sven ***********
I would disagree, I would say .19 seconds is also valid πŸ˜œπŸ˜‚
Sven ************
@Cory *********
yeah some people get to 0.19🀣🀣 legends
Sven ************
Ooh my boeddha this conversation is going mentalπŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ at least for 2
Christoph ********
I flew back the same day and there were no problems
ElΓ­as ********
It's not every 6 months, I mean, the maximum yes. But if you normally travel here and then, you won't need even need to care about it. But, about your specific question, there's no minimum, you can stay a day or two, or even come back on the same day, as the visa allows that.
Will ************
As long as it takes to get across the border, having filled in the TDAC.
Stuart *********
There isn’t a time limit. At a land border where you walk across you can stamp out and back in within minutes.

By plane fly out and catch the next plane back if you want.