Is there a limit on the number of times I can obtain a 30-day entry visa to Thailand each year?

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Jan 2, 2023

2 years ago

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Is there a limit how many times I can get a 30 day entry visa per year?

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There are no strict written rules on how many times you can enter Thailand via a 30-day visa exemption, but generally, you can enter twice by land in a calendar year and an unlimited number of times by air. Repeated entries may attract scrutiny from immigration officers, especially if you have been in the country for a long period. It is advisable to use a reputable border run service for land entries to avoid complications.

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James ********

2 years ago

Ellie *******

@Roland ********

, There is no way to go to passport control on arrival gates directly once you go through the departure passport control (being stamped out Thailand) for standard travelers without flying out.

2 years ago

James ********

@Roland ********

nope... Will likely be questioned by Thai Immigration Officers...if you have been in Thailand many times during COVID-19 etc

Telling you to book Another flight and while you wait for it, be placed in the IDC immigration detention center.

2 years ago

Roland *********

@James *******

Just curiosity, wouldn't enough on BKK (big airport) to get exit stamp, miss flight, go out from airport as entering again with new stamp?

2 years ago

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Roland *********

James ********

In a CALENDAR YEAR you are ALLOWED to ENTER Thailand TWO times using land border crossing entries.

By air there's NO real rule of how many times one can enter Thailand Visa EXEMPT.

However, with your recent history of staying in Thailand for over a year. DO NOT FLY INTO THAILAND and use only an experienced border run service company in doing LAND BORDER BOUNCE entries. They know what you need to do and know if you will be stamped in again Visa Exempt.

Good Luck 🤞

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2 years ago

Darren ********************

I don't think there are any written rules but from my experience this year I've entrered 3 times in the past 5 months plus one extention and no questions asked on any occasion.

2 years ago

James ********

@Michael ******

your plan will fail... Do NOT fly into Thailand.

2 years ago

Michael *******

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@Darren *******************

i came in and got 45 then extended 30

Now going to Sri Lanka as Phuket gone to pot 😂 literally!!!!

Back for another 45 day in March and was thinking of extending again or flying to Japan then re entering Thailand on another 30 day entry….

2 years ago

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Michael *******

James ********

Let's ask another pertinent question....

When will you get the Non O Visa as retiree and the One year extension of stay as retired ?

In December 2021 your plan was to do the transfer of 65,000 Thai baht monthly to obtain the Non O in 2022. Did you do that?

Reality is that you have been in Thailand for over a year during COVID-19 using visa exempt entry and COVID extensions.

Asking the question as you did in this New Post of yours does not bode well for you... Be prepared for questions from a Thai immigration officer as to...

Why you stay so long in Thailand?

Whenever you seek to do a BORDER BOUNCE to get ADDED 45 days stamp be sure to use an experienced border run service company to take you to the Thai border, cross and re-enter the same day with a new Visa exempt stamp.

DO NOT try to do it yourself.

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2 years ago

Lloyd ********

Entering visa exempt (30 days, 45 until March 31), is allowed twice per year via land and in theory unlimited via air, though after a few times I would expect to be asked why you have not obtained a visa.

2 years ago

Michael *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Lloyd *******

Thankyou

2 years ago

Jamie *************

@Michael ******

I've been here the last 5 months, and 9 of the last 12. Last time I flew in was the second time I was told to get a proper visa. But this last time he told me I won't be let in without one and typed something on his computer. Not sure if it was a note attached to my passport number or what. But there have been many people saying they have had the same experience as me, so it feels that the immigration officers are getting ready to tighten the strings. I'll be buying an elite visa, just to avoid any hassles and issues, in August. But until then I'm going to get the online 60 day visas and 30 day extension

2 years ago

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Jamie *************

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