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How many 30-day extensions can I get per year with a visa-exempt stamp in Thailand?
How many times can you get a 30 day extension per year with Visa exempt stamp? Is there a limit?
Answer summary
In Thailand, the general understanding is that you can typically receive one 30-day extension with a visa-exempt entry per visit, with the potential for a second extension of only 7 days if applied for within the same year. However, immigration practices can vary widely based on the specific immigration office and the discretion of the officer on duty. Additionally, you can make a maximum of two land border entries per year under visa exemption rules, although there is no set limit for air entries. It's also noted that some of the rules may change periodically, so it's advisable to stay updated or consult immigration directly for specific guidance.
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Alain **********
If I marry to a Thai will that give me any extra time in Thailand with a visa?
Luigi ************
I entered and left 3 times in the 2024, i read a week ago that there is limit by ground for two times, no limit with air enter mentioned. this is one link
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3Luigi ************
this another explain better maybe
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Galen *******
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Stéphane ********
no official limit, it depends on iimmigration office's decision
Steve *******
Stephen Harry Newstead Technically there is no limit. Your comment is incorrect
Vinita ******
How many times can you visit Thailand in one calendar year
Tom *****
Only one
Steven **********
Asking for a friend does immigration office do medical extensions. If you have a doctors note my friend wants to get some implants done and it takes two months between implants and caps for teeth.
Ly ******
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Stéphane ********
Ly Bart that is not an official website and the info provided is incorrect. Limit is 2 LAND BORDER entries. No limit for airport entries. Plus that was not OP's question. Get a life
Ly ******
Stéphane Muller are you telling me to get a life? What the fuck do you think you are to adress me this way? I sincerely hope you live alone so nobody has to share YOUR PATHETIC NARCISSIST LIFE. Fucking idiot.
Jan **********************
You can get two
Tim *********
My idea for next year was single entry visa in February and extend in Thailand and repeat that in September. Does anyone know if that’s possible or wait and see in September if they give another 30 days?
Unforgettab************
Fly to home country and return as many as you like.
Valère *************************
How long is a piece of string?
Tobben ********
Is it so difficult to understand that Thailand lost a lot of money by giving 60 days visa on arrival ? They want people who want to stay more than 30 days to pay for visa. They dont understand (yet) that they will loose more than they earn when people chose to go elsewhere !
Richard **********
I believe you are asking how mamy times can you re enter after leaving by air no then apply for an extension? If so your question is not clear.
Nicholas *********
Some twats on this site
John ********
You can do a medical visa
Ste *******
2 now I think
Colin ********
Two
BronzeF*******
Just get a METV if you want to stay for more than 60 days!
Stéphane ********
BronzeFrog1926 how about you just answer his question, or shut up
John **********
if you want to come that often why you not take a visa what suits you??
Geoff ************
Once per unique trip.
Louis **********
As far as I understand, (tourist) extension for 30 day is once per visa or entry.
After being here for more than 180 days of a single year, you need to be tax registered and pay tax on all income local and foreign.
After being here for more than 180 days of a single year, you need to be tax registered and pay tax on all income local and foreign.
Stéphane ********
Louis Van Wyk BS
Louis **********
Stéphane Muller I would suggest seeking legal advice if you do stay more than 180 days and still earn an income. It will be case by case basis.
Louis **********
Stéphane Muller
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Ryan *********
Only about thailand visa people are confused online .. they deserve their downfall 😂😂
Steven **********
Asking for a friend does immigration office do medical extensions. If you have a doctors note my friend wants to get some implants done and it takes two months between implants and caps for teeth.
Bruno *********
@Steven *********
go to China for that
John **********
@Steven *********
they may do one if you are unfit to travel and it's arranged via a hospital. Waiting for dental treatment doesn't make you unfit for travel.
Mark ******
I start my procedure than fly back 6 months later
Gerar ********
You can forget that, no medical extensions will be issued for this kind of things.
Mick *********
As far as I know it’s one 30 day extension then leave and return for a further 30 days and a final 7 day extension then something like that anyway. And I think only twice in a year. Really clamping down on boarder runs. I remember a time when monthly boarder runs were big business. Fleets of mini vans going to and from Cambodia. As long as you had enough pages in your passport you could do it indefinitely. Meant there were quite a few undesirables hanging around. Now you have to do it properly. You can come and go many times if you’re traveling back to your own country and you can pay for tourist visas.
Stéphane ********
Mick Aynsley if you don't know, why not just shut up
Mick *********
Stéphane Muller what a cunt.
Greg ***********
Mick Aynsley NOTE: it is not counted per calendar year. It is counted based on the recent 12-months period. A new calendar year doesn't set back anything
Eugene *******
I just watched a video from visa agent saying with the changes you are only allowed one extension a year when they change back to 30 day exemption..
Greg ***********
Eugene Brady NOTE: it is not counted per calendar year. It is counted based on the recent 12-months period. A new calendar year doesn't set back anything
Brandon ************
@Eugene ******
Immigration has announced no such rule. But there is a policy that went into place about a year ago that said first extension on visa exempt would be 30 days, and 2nd would be 7 days. Actual results have varied greatly as some people get 30 days and some do not. No way to tell except to apply.Eugene *******
@Brandon ***********
Just saying what this visa agent was saying on the latest video that’s all as assume they are up with the play.Cheers 👍🏻
Brandon ************
@Eugene ******
No one is "up with the play" because every immigration office is different. There are over 70 provinces in Thailand.
Dennis **********
One
Stuart ***************
I get an extension every night, no cost involved!
Ci *****
One
O **********
First 30 days, second 7 days. new since around 2 months . just go and get a proper visa.
Stéphane ********
@O *********
get a life instead of posting BSO **********
Stéphane Muller if you don't have any clue just stop waisting others people time.
Jeff *************
1 the second one is only for 7 days
Colin **********
Jeff Hoffmeister this is if you have done one at that trip already, 7 days is time to clear the country
Graeme ***********
2
Keith *******
Two. Both 30 days in one calender year. I should know. I've done it.
Fleace ********
Keith Mccue But, have you done it lately?
Greg ***********
Keith Mccue NOTE: it is not counted per calendar year. It is counted based on the recent 12-months period. A new calendar year doesn't set back anything
David *****
Quit gaming the system. You screw it up for those who follow the rules
Stéphane ********
David Dye get a life
Todd *********
Some daft answers here. There is no official limit, but the immigration office you visit is not required to give you a second 30 day extension. They can give you a ‘7 day extension’ which is really a seven day to get out of Thailand warning.
The only way you get a factual answer is to visit the immigration office you will use and ask them very specifically if they will grant a second extension. They may or may not.
The only way you get a factual answer is to visit the immigration office you will use and ask them very specifically if they will grant a second extension. They may or may not.
Tim **********
Todd McGowan before the change from 60 days it was two 60 day visits with a 30 and a 7 day extension possible
Total of 157 days
Not sure what they will do to keep track now and if about 150 days will be tops they allow
I thought they didn’t want 180 days?
Total of 157 days
Not sure what they will do to keep track now and if about 150 days will be tops they allow
I thought they didn’t want 180 days?
Todd *********
Tim Hallmark there simply no set limit on days in the Kingdom. If you don’t have a long term visa, use border bounce agencies to exit and re-enter
Mark *********
Why do people keep asking this same question. There is no answer. Suck it and see. But even then you don't have a general answer. Nor do you necessarily have an answer for that office. It was that immigration officer, at that immigration office and on that day.
Bill ************
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Greg ***********
Bill Kamberidis this instagram post is COMPLETE RUBBISH ! NOTE: it is not counted per calendar year. It is counted based on the recent 12-months period. A new calendar year doesn't set back anything
Joseph *********
Two. You need to get a legitimate visa for frequent travel.
Stéphane ********
Joseph Romoser BS there is no official limit
Michael **********
Just get 60 day tourist visa can extend when in Thailand easiest way.
Steve *******
Jeff Hoffmeister Nope. 60 days visa exemption ends in 4 days. 60 days Tourist visas will still be available.
Peter **********
Michael Carrucan You either didn’t read the question or didn’t understand it.
James *******
My buddy has done 84, but he has a time machine
IndigoG********
They cut my friend off at 7 consecutive runs..
Todd *********
IndigoGrape5836 seems early
Willi*****
Haha,nobody knows for certain.What a clusterfuck 🙄🤮💩🤬
Bill ********
Willism69_ a Charlie foxtrot!
Phil ******
Forget that plan
@Jay ******
สก็อต *********
So this year you have already done 60 days plus extra 30 days so that’s 90 there , now you want to do another 60 plus extra 30 days ?
Jay *******
OPสก็อต อัลการ์ Yes that’s correct
Greg ***********
@Jay ******
You cannot stay visa-exempt over 150 days per one-year period, and the extension for a second visa exempt entry normally is only for 7 days
Braulio *********
สก็อต อัลการ์ 555
Dave *********
By land, sea or air?
Jay *******
OPDave Butcher air
Dave *********
Todd *********
Dave Butcher extensions….
Colin **********
Its a lottery with no rules but plenty of fake information, if you get into Thailand you should be able to extend it once.
The risk of denial rasies when the number trips get the immigration officer thinking your trying to stay in Thailand on visa exempt, your on thin ice then.
The risk of denial rasies when the number trips get the immigration officer thinking your trying to stay in Thailand on visa exempt, your on thin ice then.
Stephen *****************
Two....
1st extension 30days
2nd extension 7days
1st extension 30days
2nd extension 7days
Stéphane ********
Stephen Harry Newstead BS
Gerar ********
Depending on the immigration office.
Jimijames *****
Stephen Harry Newstead incorrect. It's up to the immigration officer there is no set number.
Ralph *******
Jimijames Faz For entering by land or sea there’s a limit of two visa exemptions per year.
Jimijames *****
Greg Alexander no it's not. And I've been here over 12 years on multiple different visas/work permits etc. There is no rule against extensions. A specific office may only hand out 7 days for your second but that's up to the individual officer. There is no rule period.
Greg ***********
Jimijames Faz you have just been lucky. You cannot stay visa-exempt over 150 days per one-year period, and the extension for a second visa exempt entry normally is only for 7 days
Jimijames *****
Jeffrey A Hynds two planes and two land borders this year. One Laos and one Malaysia land border. Laos was strict
Jeffrey **********
Jimijames Faz : By what route did you make your entries? Land or air?
Jimijames *****
Ralph Tyson correct. There is no limit on extensions.. I'm on my 2nd already this year both 30 days. Some immigration offices easier than others. Bangkok are strict now. Krabi are not.
GrayHummi**********
Stephen Harry Newstead there is no rule saying this...
ZanyLi******
Stephen Harry Newstead You can do a maximum of two visa-exempt land border entries into Thailand per calendar year (from January 1 to December 31).
ThaiEmbassy.com
Current Border Run Rules
• Land limit: Capped strictly at 2 visa-exempt entries via overland checkpoints per calendar year.
ThaiEmbassy.... +1
• Duration: Each land border entry grants a
30-day stay stamp for eligible visa-exempt nationalities, and these stamps generally cannot be extended.
ThaiEmbassy.com
Current Border Run Rules
• Land limit: Capped strictly at 2 visa-exempt entries via overland checkpoints per calendar year.
ThaiEmbassy.... +1
• Duration: Each land border entry grants a
30-day stay stamp for eligible visa-exempt nationalities, and these stamps generally cannot be extended.
Todd *********
ZanyLion6864 unless you use an agency… then no limit
Greg ***********
ZanyLion6864 NOTE: it is not counted per calendar year. It is counted based on the recent 12-months period. A new calendar year doesn't set back anything
Greg ***********
ZanyLion6864 That’s not a government website and they are known for the rubbish they post. NOTE: it is not counted per calendar year. It is counted based on the recent 12-months period. A new calendar year doesn't set back anything
Jared **********
That’s not a government website and shouldn’t be relied on for government related information
Stephen *****************
ZanyLion6864 thanks, but the question asked wasn't about land border crossings, it was how many visa extensions can be obtained after entering Thailand
Bob **********
Stephen Harry Newstead once inside Thailand then bounce if they let you then nobody knows if you’ll get 7 days or 30
Michael **********
2 @ Year including border hops I think
Steven ***************
Michael Carrucan 2 by land entry, no actual limit set for air, but immigration is tightening up on visa exempt entry. Better to just gat the proper visa for what you want to do.
Gerard **************
Are you doing border runs or Immigration?
I guess you can do a couple of each at least.
I guess you can do a couple of each at least.
Jay *******
OPGerard Joe Kennedy I’m just trying to get an extra 30 days added to my 60 day tourist visa. I just arrived by plane
Greg ***********
@Jay ******
you do not have a 60-days tourist visa !!! You entered WITHOUT A VISA and got a 60-days stay permit stampedBob **********
Gerard Joe Kennedy Key word you guess those days are over
Gerard **************
Bob D'Andrea you cant be sure but Thailand still wants tourist.
Case by case basis.
Case by case basis.
Lorraine ********
If I apply for my visa now even though I'm coming in November will I get it
Wayne *********
Lorraine Yvonne Its valid for 90 days/3 months from issue date and you receive 60 days on arrival in Thailand. Just enter anytime in the 3 months from issue date.
André-Etienne ********
Wayne Roberts Effective Sept. 14, only 30 day stamps
Wayne *********
André-Etienne Moreau We are talking visa so your wrong. Visa is still 60 days its not changing
BC ********
André-Etienne Moreau wrong ! Tourist visa is the same as before, has not been changed and there are absolutely no plans to change
Wayne *********
Lorraine Yvonne yes
Jeffrey **********
What status are you wanting to extend?
Jay *******
OPJeffrey A Hynds I received 60 day stamp tourist visa. I want to extend for another 30 days. But I have already gotten a 30 day extension this year
Jeffrey **********
@Jay ******
: How long ago was the first visit this year? The longer the time between visits the less likely it is that Immigration will question your intentions. Also, you write "stamp tourist visa". Tourist visas are obtained outside of Thailand, almost exclusively in the form of an e-visa. Do you really have a visa or are you entering visa-exempt? Having a visa may make it less likely an extension will be denied or limited. Are you entering by land or air? Lot's of maybes are involved in how an Immigration Officer will view your situation, so no one can really say for sure, but you are not providing enough information in your question to help responders make reasonable responses.Greg ***********
Jeffrey A Hynds you are right - the 7-days extension was a part of the 60-days visa-exempt program. Now with the setback to 30 days, we can expect a different approach, because I cannot see why somebody would be violating anything if he spends touristic 30+30 and another 30+30 = 120 days in total, inside Thailand on visa-exemption within a one-year period
Jeffrey **********
@Jay ******
Visa-exempt entries go back to 30 days on Sept 15th, I believe. I'm not sure if the policy of 7 days for a second-time extension applies only, or primarily, to land entries or also to air entries. As you can see, and many other responders have pointed out, information and advice varies widely. The only 'correct' answer for your situation will come from the Immigration Officer you speak with when you apply for your extension.Greg ***********
@Jay ******
you can expect a 7-day extension for this second visa-exempt entry within a one-year period. NOTE: it is not counted per calendar year. It is counted based on the recent 12-months period. A new calendar year doesn't set back anythingJay *******
OPJeffrey A Hynds No I meant Visa exempt. But they gave me the 60 days. I don’t actually have tourist visa. I arrived by air. And this is my 2nd time in Thailand this year since May
Kenneth *******
@Jay ******
I got a 2nd 30 day extension 2 weeks ago that my 2nd thid year I used a agentBrandon ************
You probably won't be allowed into Thailand enough times for it to matter.
Jay *******
OP@Brandon ***********
ive already used one earlier this year. I’m here again and I didn’t know if I could get another 30 day extension or if it will be 7 days this time
Graham ******
@Jay ******
tell us when you find out
Sam ********
@Jay ******
2 in one year is probably fine.Brandon ************
@Jay ******
It's at the discretion of the immigration office. There's no way to know until you apply for it.Jay *******
OP@Brandon ***********
oh ok. Thanks for respondingActivity
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