Answereda year ago

Is there a limit on the number of days I can spend in Thailand each year?

Thailand Visa Immigration Rules Entry Requirements Visa Exemption Tourist Visa Immigration Officer Discretion

Eileen ************************

asked Jul 3, 2025

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On the subject of being denied entry based on the amount of time spent here even when following there rules, is there a specific number of days per year that is too many? Is it a calendar year or based on the first entry?

Answer summary

There is no official rule regarding the maximum number of days an individual can spend in Thailand per year. Instead, the decision is at the discretion of the immigration officer at the time of entry. Some users have pointed out issues with being denied entry after staying 90 days within a 6-month period or showing a pattern that suggests they are not typical tourists. Others note that it's essential to have the appropriate visa if planning to stay longer.

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Dwayne ********

I’ve been here 15 years and never argued nor denied but also never done exempt. As said here, it’s all up to your immigration officer.

a year ago

Chris *****

Look as 90 days maximum time under full legit.

Old Thaïland is already gone ...

Welcome profits against tourists

a year ago

Todd *********

@Chris ****

😂😂😂 there is no limit. None. And nothing to do with ‘profit’

a year ago

John **********

There is no rule governing the amount of time you can spend inside Thailand nor is there a rule governing how many times you can enter. It's entirely up to the immigration officer you will stand in front of, they can see your history and if it looks like you are not a typical tourist they are likely to deny entry

a year ago

Braulio *********

or obtain the appropriate Visa......

a year ago

Jordan *****

@Braulio ********

appropriate visa for what? How would they be able to determine whether they need a visa, or not, when they can’t even know how long they can stay in the country on a visa exemption?

a year ago

Ruud ******************

@Braulio ********

correct!!!

a year ago

Ian *****

IO decision, or their supervisor.

a year ago

Michael ********

According to a notice someone posted yesterday which didnt look official it said 90 days

a year ago

Christian **********

@Michael *******

Not likely given that there exists the METV which allows a stay of 180 days.

a year ago

Michael ********

@Christian *********

90 days was refering to visa exempt entries only. This post was asking about visa exempt entries no one mention METV the DTV is also basically a tourist visa

a year ago

Christian **********

@Michael *******

Thanks. Understood.

a year ago

Brandon ************

No. There is no rule or law that says any number of days. It's at the discretion of the immigration officer you are standing in front of. Whatever their personal rule is. Many people have experienced issued if already at 90 days within 6 months and 6 months within a year.

a year ago