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Is it possible to return to Thailand on a visa exemption after using the STV and staying over 270 days as a tourist?

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July 28, 2021

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Hi, I got STV and plan to go back my country this end of Aug. and will come again apply Non-O retirement in Oct. by using visa exemption entry, is it workable and any limitation using as tourist over 270 days on same year? Thanks.

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The user inquires about returning to Thailand on a visa exemption after using the Special Tourist Visa (STV) and staying for over 270 days within the same year. Comments suggest applying for an O-A visa from the home country for ease and mention that there have been no reported rejections for travelers entering on visa exemptions.

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Reiner *********

I would ask for this oA visa on your home country as it is easier. And you come in already with it ....

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easier to who? many people come here on a tourist visa or visa exempt and then apply for the in country 90 day Non-O visa at their immigration office here

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Reiner *********

I just think under circumstances at the moment , it’s easier to apply in the home country ....

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Stephen *****

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@Reiner ********

Exception in some regions of the world.

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Benjamin ******

I heard of no rejections to people entering on visa exempts since they started the Certificate of Entry.

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Thanks

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