Is the limit on 30-day Tourist Visa extensions in Thailand based on a calendar year or since initial arrival?

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Sep 16, 2018

6 years ago

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Sorry... I'm sure this has been covered many times already, but here goes anyway--- I know that one is able to obtain only two 30-day Tourist Visa extensions per year, but is this based on a calendar year, or is it based on one year since initial arrival date  in Thailand? Gracias! DB~

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The limit for obtaining two 30-day Tourist Visa extensions in Thailand applies per calendar year, not based on the individual’s arrival date. However, this rule may vary depending on the passport country, as only 54 countries have this specific limit for 2 Visa Exempt Entries at land borders. There is no official limit on Tourist Visas issued before entering Thailand, but repeated entries may lead to scrutiny on future applications.

Robert *******

But it all depends on your country of origin of your passport, only 54 countries has this limit of 2 Visa Exempt Entries at land borders. If your country is on the list than provided information is correct:

6 years ago

Steve *******

The limit is 2 30 day visa exemptions by land borders per calender year. There's no official limit on Tourist visas or flying in.

6 years ago

Joe ***********

Arriving at Bkk Airport without a tourist visa and you will be issued an Exempt Entry Stamp for a 30 day stay.. This is similar to my comment above.. But note: that an Exemption Entry is not Visa but an Exemption to enter without first buying a visa before venturing to Thailand

6 years ago

Joe ***********

Land crossing for an Exemption Entry is limited to 2 per calendar year.

6 years ago

Joe ***********

Fly in Exemptions are not officially limited but you may be scrutinized after several in a year - eventually denied entry if considered too many

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Joe ***********

You have it wrong. Tourist Visas bought at a Thai Consulate before venturing to Thailand are not officially limited - however after several on a year or so you are likely to be pulled out and questioned or denied entry.. Also a Thai Consulate officer who issues Tourist Visas may deny you another or may mark your passport to limit issue in the future

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Joe ***********

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