Is it still feasible for Canadians to do visa runs every 60 days in Thailand?

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Mar 17, 2023

2 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

As a Canadian, is it still viable to do visa runs every 60 days? 

(Enter with a 30 days visa exempt, do a 30 days extension, visa run, rinse and repeat).

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The discussion clarifies that while Canadians can initially enter Thailand visa-exempt for 30 days (extendable to 60 days), relying solely on this method for an extended stay is no longer viable post-COVID. Canadians are permitted two visa-exempt entries by land per calendar year. It is recommended to apply for appropriate visas like the METV (Multiple Entry Tourist Visa) from Canada, which allows for longer stays with limited border crossings. Users emphasize the importance of compliance with current immigration regulations.

James ********

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@Tod ********

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2 years ago

James ********

IF you are interested in the METV multiple entry tourist visa obtained from your home country, I have placed the TOPIC of METV multiple entry tourist visa on your post.

CLICK on it and all posts about it will pop up to read.

Be sure to read the replies from

@Tod ********

as it's important that you follow his advice on what you need to submit with your application.

2 years ago

James ********

Thank You ALL for your helpful replies. I believe that the OP has OPTIONS... And the METV multiple entry tourist visa OBTAINED in his home country of Canada is a good option for him to Stay in Thailand for up to 9 months with a couple simple land BORDER BOUNCE crossing entries. We wish him success.

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2 years ago

James ********

2 years ago

James ********

Are you age 50+ ???

2 years ago

Will *****

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@James *******

No I'm not.

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Tod *********

you got your terms mixed up a bit

a Visa Run is where you "RUN" to a thai consulate in another country and BUY a visa

where as

a Border Bounce is where you go to the border, stamp out of thailand, "BOUNCE" in-&-out of another country and re-enter thailand to get a NEW free entry stamp (visa exempt)

You're asking about visa exempt entry and canadians along with 52 other countries are allowed TWO free visa exempt entries by land in a calendar year (Jan 1 - Dec 31)

So to answer your question, NO you're not gonna live here for any length of time on free visa exempt entry stamps. Even though there is no official limit to them by air you will get pulled aside sooner rather than later and asked WTH you're doing living here on free stamps.

It is not the "let's live here on free stamps and 30 day extensions" like it was pre-covid sh*t show..

2 years ago

Will *****

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@Tod ********

Thanks for the response. As a long-term solution, If I enter Thailand on an METV, would it be possible to do border runs every 2 months and then get another METV every 6 months in the Thai consulate in Laos when it expires?

2 years ago

Ellie *******

@Toby ****

, METV is only available in the country you have legal residency or nationality.

And METV is NOT the long-term solution. Same as the Single Entry Tourist Visa, METV does NOT assure you to be permitted to enter Thailand. A tourist visa can only assure you will be stamped for 60 days IF you are approved to enter Thailand.

2 years ago

Jason ***********

@Toby ****

: You would have to apply for a METV from an embassy or consulate in your home country.

2 years ago

Christopher ********

@Toby ****

no. It has to come from your home country.

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