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How long do you need to leave Thailand before returning to get a fresh visa stamp after your 180 days are up?
When your 180 days are up, how long do you need to leave before you can return and get a refresh stamp?
Answer summary
After spending 180 days in Thailand, you can often re-enter immediately or with minimal time out, though experiences can vary. Some expats suggest that an exit for even a day can reset the 180-day period. Others indicate that it might be wise to stay out for one or two nights, especially when crossing certain land borders. While visa rules can be inconsistent, and there are no strict waiting requirements, it is crucial to be cautious about how long you stay in Thailand each year to avoid tax implications.
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Biff *******
Eight minutes. No more no less.
Dany ********
fly out and board the next plane back. easy
John ******************
So let me get this straight, you can stay in Thailand for 180 days and then leave for a week and then come back for 170 days in the same calendar year?
Ted *******
@John *****************
you can leave for a day.John ******************
@Ted ******
you've done this ?
Sean *******
@Richard *****
No overnight stay is needed on this agency border run. This route has been in operation for many years, I first did it in 2003. You will be stamped back in again no questions asked.
Richard ******
Does it have to be an overnight stay
@Ted ******
I have been told you can bus it (from Pattaya) to Cambodia early AM, cross to get visa renewed and back to Pattaya in the bus that afternoon.Ted *******
@John *****************
yes, a few times. Vietnam or Cambodia for a day and the 180 days resets on return.
Karl *******
@John ***************
Hundreds have. Soon, thousands. You can stay permanently, other than perhaps a day or two per year. But - careful of potential local tax regulations, if you're in the country more than you're not. Usual thing.Terrence *********
@John ***************
180days starts again, I left for 6 weeks and the 180 days restarted on arrival
Al**
@Terrence ********
The problem is the timer to be a tax resident doesn't restart as I learned recently from these forums. That means anyone staying for over 6 months in a calendar year will pay tax. It actually sucksJohn ******************
@Terrence ********
did you still have to pay for your one month extension after 60 days?Terrence *********
@John ***************
the visa is for 5 years, 180 day stay at a time, different to the visa on arrival
James ************
It's never been officially specified .
And if it was it would likely change every 5 minutes like how many times per year for a via excemption is allowed .
And if it was it would likely change every 5 minutes like how many times per year for a via excemption is allowed .
Barry ******
a rule of thumb, no more than 180 days spent in Thailand per year. So that is 2 exempt entries + 2 extensions.
Luit *****************
@James ***********
enter the country with a valid multi-entry visa should not have limits.Visa exemption also has no limits, but visa exemption is only for normal touristic use, when IO think you do not behave like a tourist, but like somebody who does not want the correct visa for his purpose of visit, he might refuse entry.
James ************
@Luit ****************
Should be yes agreed but there's plenty of things that should and shouldn't be when it comes to visas and Thai immigration ..but that unfortunately doesnt guarantee anything .
Yim ******
Use a visa run agent = immediately come back, otherwise depends on which border.
Rok ********
@Yim *****
why would you use an agent if you have a 5 year multi entry visa?Luit *****************
@Yim *****
I don't understand why an agent should be necessary, when I go for shopping outside the country and get back the same day is a valid multi entry visa not enough?
GC *****
@Yim *****
any recommendations for a company in Bangkok
James ********
@Yim *****
Wise advice ✅
Bob **********
No waiting
James ********
@Bob *********
correct ✅
Greg ********
Some are doing it same day. MFA guy said you might have to stay out 1 or 2 nights. Some locations also require a night out at a land border.
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