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How long do I need to leave Thailand after 360 days before I can return?

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Jul 22, 2025

10 days ago

Robyn *************

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How long do I need to be gone from thailand after the 180 days (+ 180 days extension) before I can return again?

I spoke with the Thai embassy near me and am quite confident I qualify for the DTV. It says multiple visits over 5 years and I'm curious how long you need to leave Thailand after the 360 days before returning.

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After staying in Thailand for a total of 360 days (180 days plus a 180-day extension), there is no mandatory requirement for how long you need to leave the country before you can return. You can re-enter as soon as you have completed the departure process at any border entry point, including airports.

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Todd *********

No requirement. Just get out and back in when u want for new 180 day stamp

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Kool *******

As long as it takes you to get through the queue waiting to re-enter Thailand at any border entry point, including by air

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Brandon ************

There is no requirement to be gone any amount of time.

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Robyn *************

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@Brandon ***********

so you could leave for a couple of days, come right back to Thailand, and stay for another year straight?

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John **********

@Robyn ************

you get stamped in for 180 days on each entry, you can extend by another 180 days at immigration but you generally need to provide updated paperwork to do that. Much easier to just leave and return for a new 180 days

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Wannikea *********

@Robyn ************

another 180 days, or extend in country for a total of 360 days

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Brandon ************

@Robyn ************

a couple of hours, a couple of days, a couple of weeks. It doesn't matter

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Garrett ***********

@Robyn ************

Yes

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