Is there a limit on the number of times you can enter Thailand with a visa exemption stamp?

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January 1, 2018

7 years ago

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Is there a limit on the number of times you can enter the country with the visa exemption stamp?

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The number of times you can enter Thailand with a visa exemption stamp varies by entry method. Generally, travelers can enter twice per calendar year by land, while there is no official limit for entries by air. However, repeated entries can raise suspicions among immigration officers, potentially impacting your entry even if you have the appropriate documentation.

Ananda ****

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I have a Brazilian passport, which gives me a 90 day exemption stay. If I was to apply for a visa, which one should I go for?

My plans are to be in the country for 9-12 months. Tourism and some courses, no work (of course if that materialised then my situation would change completely)

7 years ago

Amornrat **********

Can confirm that land border around Bangkok are not stamp 90days. Kanchanaburi said NO, Ban Laem sometimes OK first first timer, sometimes not OK, so better make a good planning and fly OUT/IN or get a Tourist Visa.

7 years ago

Ananda ****

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that was my plan. Thanks

7 years ago

Tod *********

keep in mind while you do indeed get 90 day visa exempt entries there are some borders that won't let you bounce out and back in for them.

I'd say fly out and back in at least a couple times which would take you to 9 months or so here., then worry about your visa options after that.

7 years ago

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Tod *********

Peter ***************

Last month I came in

and it was the first time in 11 years the officer gave me crap

Usually it's just a smile and a stamp and I'm good

But this time

Things were different

Still came through

7 years ago

Peter ***************

Come here every year

But never bought a visa in my own country

Usually stay on a ship until I got my money together

And when I have

I buy ticket and fly

7 years ago

Kev *********

Maybe after 11 years he thought 'where you been long time no come back' 555

7 years ago

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Kev *********

Michael ********

If you regularly enter the country many times on visa exemptions then you are are not really a 'tourist'. So the Immigration Officer may be suspicious....and probably rightly so. If you are going to use the exemption scheme long term.....consider getting a visa at least some of the time.

7 years ago

Cheryl **********

Keep in mind, entry to the Kingdom is at the discretion of the Immigration Officer. Even with a proper visa issued by a Thai embassy or consulate, they can deny you entry.

7 years ago

Robert *******

If entree by land border it is 2 times a Calendar year, if by air there is no official limit.

7 years ago

Johnsuma ******

2 times by year

7 years ago

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Johnsuma ******

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