Question: Is the 60-day visa to visit family good once per year or "once in a lifetime"? Immigration repeatedly told me to save it for an emergency because it can "only be used once". When I asked in both Thai and English for clarification, they just said "only once". Thanks.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The 60-day extension of stay for family visits in Thailand is generally available once per entry, meaning it can be utilized multiple times if you enter the country on different occasions. However, some immigration offices may impose a restriction, allowing only one extension per visa validity (e.g., once per year if you hold a Non-O visa). Therefore, clarification of local immigration policies is essential, as there are variations in how different offices interpret and implement these rules.
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