How many border crossings can I do on a 2 month tourist visa in Thailand?

Jun 4, 2020
5 years ago
Rob *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
Im from the uk, Next time i go to thailand i will get a 2 month visa & extend it in patong,

My question is how many border cross's can i do ?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The original poster, a UK citizen, is planning to travel to Thailand with a 2-month tourist visa and is inquiring about the number of allowed border crossings. Comments indicate that with a single-entry tourist visa, the individual cannot perform border runs as the visa allows only one entry. It's mentioned that you can typically have up to two land crossings within a calendar year, while air entries are theoretically unlimited, but excessive entries may lead to complications or refusals at immigration.
Phill ******
2 land border crossings in one calender year.
Rob ********
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Rob ********
You get two border bounces and 6 via air , but that was pre covid19 so things undoubtedly will change , usual advice buddy , wait and see , always like doing border bounces ,
Steve *********
Although there's unlimited air entries ... in practice, after a while, you'll be pulled over and refused. There's no number to give you as it's down to the individual immigration officer, but if you're in and out too often, beware!
Martin *********
@Rob *******
u forgot a 30 day extension at immigration. 30 day .u can do a 30 day then a border run then a 30 day then a border run before flying. That's 60 plus your 60 day visa.
Garrett ***********
There is NO limit on visa exempt entries by Air.
Allan ************
Flying I’ve done that for four years, now all this it’s time to retire and let my directors run the business
Allan ************
@Sj ******
love to have a beer and chat, I’ve enjoyed the banter.
Allan ************
@Sj ******
which one
Allan ************
@Sj ******
I’m not your mate, and you do not understand English humour, you have kept us entertained, while we enjoy a beer good food and lovely views, you are like a small yapping dog that does not know it’s limitations because it’s stupid.
Allan ************
@Sj ******
I’m enjoying an ice chilled beer, you are obviously a sad person, first never sell your assets in your country of origin, I’ve built a mansion in Thailand, my businesses pay for my lifestyle here, and it’s great, my beautiful wife of course would not be with me if I was poor, money makes any man handsome, and I would not be with her if she was not stunningly attractive, you have obviously failed in life and very envious of successful people, cheers .
Allan ************
@Sj ******
wow more words from the court jester, you no nothing about me, and do not need to, in other comments you have made an idiot of yourself, your vulgarity and stupidity shows through all the time.
Allan ************
@Sj ******
obviously I’ve shown you up for the clown you are, Goodbye
Allan ************
@Sj ******
vile coarse vulgar reply was unnecessary, you obviously lack, a good command of English and education, you need reporting this is not the place for you.
Ashton ********
What is with all the confusing answers?

if you want to stay here 6 months then you get a 60 day tourist visa in your home country

then whilst in Thailand you extend it for 30 days for 1900baht after your 90days in you fly out and back in (on the same day if you like) giving you another 30 day’s

you then extend again for 1900 baht so now we are up to 5 months in Thailand

You then repeat flying out and back in = 6months

or 7months if you want to extend the second Visa on arrival

- it simply worked like this before covid. I live here on visa runs like many other people but because of that I will have to return to UK after the amnesty and figure out another way 🙁
Martin *********
I never said that you can extend a border run to 90 days I said you don't have to fly out.
Martin *********
@Ashton *******
u don't need to fly out after 90 days u can border run.then extend then border run.180 days. 6 months
Stan *******
Yes, you can do the first part like that, but if you are leaving (as you have to) why not just fly to Penang or van to Vientiane and get a second SETV? That way you get 6 months and not 5 and save having to leave the country more than once.

After the 2 tourist visas, if you are really desperate, then you can start doing border hops until they tell you no more allowed.
Tod *********
I didn't even bother to read the all the replies but in scanning them you got some good and some crap answers.

IF you get a single entry tourist visa from a thai consulate in your country BEFORE you wing your way here you will get stamped in for 60 days AND you can extend that for 30 days at the immigration office ONCE for 1900baht.

Then you'd have to either go to a thai consulate in a nearby country and by a new tourist visa OR go to a border, stamp out of thailand, stamp in and out of another country and then stamp back in to thailand to get what's called a 30 day visa exempt entry. You could extend either the tourist visa entry OR that 30 day visa exempt entry by another 30 days at the immigration office for 1900baht.

You are allowed TWO 30 day visa exempt entries by land in a calendar year Jan 1 - Dec 31.
Stanislav **********
What kind of people live here for years on these visa runs? I thought visa runs were over long time ago, but they are still around. What are they doing here? Selling drugs?
Stan *******
You cant do any border crossings on a 60 day single entry tourist visa. That's because it is what it says - a *single entry. One in, none out until you leave.

If you leave before the 60 days, the visa immediately ceases. You can't just leave and come back a few days later because you've forfeited those other days.
JD ********
Something to think about next time you lie down next to... or drop to your knees for... whoever😉👍🏼
JD ********
You already know the answer👍🏼👎🏼
JD ********
Then again, maybe you already are??

Would explain a few things 👍🏼
JD ********
I mean you were a “ teacher” right, I mean retired now I’m sure

well go teach them👍🏼
JD ********
So... peace out... done w/ your ignorant delusions of “know it all” king superiority & stereotypical prejudice w/ anyone that disagrees or calls you out👍🏼👎🏼
JD ********
Figured you were either a Brit or an Aussie
Michael ******
Seld defence education visa. There is Muay Thai education visa. I don't have time for your nacissist BS.
Michael ******
Reentry permit has there own special line at Immigration. Single and multiple entry are possible with there rules. Be nice. Smile. Have a good attitude and not a spoiled entitled western attitude.
Michael ******
If your in Chiang Mai or any other area of Thailand you can get a ED (self defense) self defense visa and pay the extra fee for a multiple entry visa. Not sure if that visa is good for 6 months, but one year for sure. Muay Thai training in most other areas is also a available. It's only an option. I had a 60 day tourist + 30 day extension. During this time I got a single use reentry permit to return to The Philippines. I did this twice. I also did the Vientiane visa run to get another 60 day tourist visa + 30 day extension. If I remember correctly I think a multiple reentry permit was possible when I got my reentry permit. Check Thailand immigration and Thai embassy/consulate for further updated information.
Lyndon ************
@Stan ******
you leave, and come back the next day on either a new visa or visa exemption stamp (pre Covid).
Alwyne ********
Don't ask people here in thailand go to Thai embassy ask them good luck
Alwyne ********
@Mark ******
yes try the Thai embassy therechamp
Alwyne ********
@Kev *****************
mate you not believe he come to our bar it not make up photo he very good friend if you think I bull shit call him and ask him he go pattaya
Mark *******
@Alwyne *******
the Thai embassy I contacted in Canada told me whatever they issue could be refused by any individual Immigration Officer.
Kev **********
David Bonas I can reassure u one thing mate that’s Ricky Hatton in that picture he definitely dontvtake it in the arse and probably hasn’t got a clue who he’s just taken the picture with 😂🤣
Alwyne ********
David Bonas mate thank you for the kid word I now only have work permit and I not a pimp you think all bar owners pimps well who the the fuck are you to judge people with a mouth like your you must live in a hole
Alwyne ********
David Bonasmate thank you for your great nolage I have a retirement and work permeant and own 4 bars and have 60 girls working for me when we can open again so come and so us some day scum bag
Alwyne ********
David Bonas what bad advice I just tell him go Thai embassy I think they know more then you and me
Alwyne ********
David Bonas mate I live here 23 years you should know every day thailand law change so please not speak y like that to a person that has Thai Id thank you have a good night mr
Stan *******
@Alwyne *******
so people already living in Thailand know nothing about visas then? Pffft.
Steve *********
2 land crossings in a calendar year. Theoretically unlimited air entries.

HOWEVER if it starts to look like you're not on the correct visa, or staying too long, you can unexpectedly get refused.
Allan ************
@Steve ********
three times in six months jan- June three times July to December
Phill ******
spot on , on your 6th re-entry an alert comes up i the immigration computers , then they start to ask questions ,and look closely at your passport stamps . best to avoid that .
Lyndon ************
To clarify, land border crossings are limited, x2 per calandar year. If you cross using a visa, SETV, METV etc these don't count but your thailand travel history may be looked at , questioned and possibly refused entry.
Stan *******
@Steve ********
no, that's for visa exemptions. He's referring to a single entry tourist visa
Mark *******
Be careful of too many tourists visa on your passport if your retirement age
Mark *******
@Garrett **********
I did but had worrying hour

Tourist visa is incorrect so in effect illegal if you are retired

I'll make sure on better Visa wise when I can eventually get back
Mark *******
I had issues in February

Retired with too many tourists Visa

Struggled to get in
Garrett ***********
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