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Hello Community
I’m seeking some advice please in regards to how frequently can you apply for a tourist visa per calendar year?
I did receive my tourist visa in Penang, Malaysia in October last year
& I’m unsure if I can apply there again this year?
I have looked at the Thai embassy website but no information about how frequently you can apply?
Can I please have some assistance please 🙏
TLDR : Answer Summary
There is no fixed rule regarding the frequency of applying for a tourist visa for Thailand in a calendar year. Each Thai embassy can set its own policies, and many in Southeast Asia may allow only one tourist visa application within a 365-day period. If you have previously obtained a tourist visa in one location (like Penang), it may not be possible to apply there again, but you could try applying at another embassy, such as in Kuala Lumpur or Kota Bharu. While theoretically, you can obtain multiple tourist visas consecutively, consistent long-term use of tourist visas may lead to scrutiny by immigration officials regarding your status as a genuine tourist.