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Is it possible to return to Thailand for a month after a 30-day stay, considering visa exemption limits?
I stayed in Thailand for 30 days from December 1 to January 1 I was hoping to come back in may for a month which is 4 months out of Thailand? Is this likely to be rejected I am reading only 2 exempt entries per year (Canada passport). In the past I would come for a month 2-3 times a year without issue and maybe a weekend here or there but heard they are detaining and deporting tourists who stay for 3-4 weeks now at a time. Can anyone give more explanation
Answer summary
The original post raises concerns about returning to Thailand on a visa exemption after a 30-day stay, particularly in light of reports about stricter enforcement of entry rules for frequent travelers. The discussion reveals confusion over the alleged two-entry limit per year for visa-exempt tourists. Various comments clarify that while there is no official cap, repeated entries within a short timeframe are scrutinized more than before. It's suggested that those looking to stay longer or chronically enter Thailand might consider applying for a visa rather than relying solely on visa exemption.
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Gytis ***********
Visa Run Crackdown (From November 2025): Immigration officers can deny entry after repeated visa-exempt entries (usually 2) without valid reasons
Todd *********
Gytis Dubauskas if you are a tourist, there is no problem. If you are a broke begpacker... you might have a problem
Gytis ***********
Todd McGowan yeah I know that mate.
John **********
@Gytis **********
AI is not the best guide. What they are targeting is repeated back to back visa exempt entries which people have been abusing to live inside Thailand instead of getting the appropriate visa
Jan ******************
Gytis Dubauskas This isn't about people returning to their home of domicile. It's about scrutiny on repeat border crossings and more finalized guidelines, not new rules.
Graham ******
Gytis Dubauskas 2 is not repeated entries
Seb *********
OPGytis Dubauskas so they really trying to keep Thai more just for Thai people that’s a shame I used to come multiple times a year
Chris *******
Seb Gerault you can come and go many times a year still.
You CANNOT max out the 60 day stays with extensions.
You will be given 1 x30 day extension per year.
If you try a 2nd you will be given 7 days.
Then you will run into problems, you cannot live in Thailand on tourist stamps any longer.
If you are exhibiting tourist behaviors, visit and go home and come back again later in the year, no extensions... you wont likely have any problems.
Your patterns and history will be looked at.
BUT it is always up to the officer you are in front of.
Bottom line is have the correct permission of stay.
You CANNOT max out the 60 day stays with extensions.
You will be given 1 x30 day extension per year.
If you try a 2nd you will be given 7 days.
Then you will run into problems, you cannot live in Thailand on tourist stamps any longer.
If you are exhibiting tourist behaviors, visit and go home and come back again later in the year, no extensions... you wont likely have any problems.
Your patterns and history will be looked at.
BUT it is always up to the officer you are in front of.
Bottom line is have the correct permission of stay.
Gytis ***********
Visa Exemptions & Runs: Stricter limits are enforced, often to twice per calendar year, targeting those using tourist entries for long stays.
Alan ********
Gytis Dubauskas no such thing as 2 entries, stop confusing people.
Graham ******
Gytis Dubauskas and where did you get this two entry limit, link please?
Alan ********
Gytis Dubauskas that is not a factual answer. It is a total misinterpretion and very misleading.
Graham ******
Gytis Dubauskas more AI rubbish, thought so
Greg ***********
Gytis Dubauskas there is no two times limit, no new rules, this is Fake News and you can get punished for posting it
Area *************
Gytis Dubauskas that's an AI answer ... Lol Officials just told there is no 2ce rule
Seb *********
OPGytis Dubauskas that sucks
Ashley ********
I think people on this forum love to spread propaganda
Seb *********
OPAshley Little care to share the truth if you have it
John **********
There is no defined limit to the number of visa exempt entries you can have but they're certainly more strict than they used to be. Really what they look at is your history inside Thailand rather than number of entries so if you have a fairly comprehensive history it would be sensible to get a visa
Seb *********
OP@John *********
really couldn’t be bothered to get some complicated long sta visa as I am just a tourist a Cpl times a year if there’s a chance of being turned away rather just go somewhere else I guessGraham ******
Seb Gerault you don't need any visa to continue as a tourist
Graham ******
You can continue to do the same, there is no 2 entry rule
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