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Is there a limit on visa exempt entries at Suvarnabhumi airport each year?

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Jan 27, 2019
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Is there a limit for visa exempt entry at the Suvarnabhumi airport per calender year?
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There is no official limit on the number of visa exempt entries one can make per year at Suvarnabhumi airport. However, frequent entries can raise questions from Immigration Officers, who may advise obtaining a visa more suited for long-term stays. Some community members suggest that while there's no strict limit in theory, concerns arise after multiple entries, particularly when approaching six, as this may trigger additional scrutiny.
Tod *********
and I think all we're going to do is go round and round with no definite answer.

I think the O/P has their information.. Thanx all
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James ********
...Are you now inside Thailand or outside Thailand?

...Have you obtained a Tourist visa from Vientiane before? If so more than one? If not...

...You may wish to travel by land to Vientiane and return by border entry Nong Khai.
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Ajarn.com is a good forum for teaching jobs in Thailand.
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@Mehmet **********
 when you are back in Turkey why don't you apply for a Tourist Visa vs trying for a visa exempt entry back into Thailand. And even with a valid issued Tourist Visa the decision is with the Thai Immigration Officer upon arrival as to allow you to enter or not. If you have a history of staying ...living in Thailand using various methods...the risk of being questioned is greater. How about an Ed Visa to study Thai language? Or if an Ajarn seek employment with a school which will provide you with a proper work permit. Good luck and please report back your experience ...as it helps others by sharing.
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Yes I know it but I need to go back my country and stay there for a while. That is why I've asked about limit to visa exempt entries by air.
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Aaron ****************
According to the Thai embassy in London:
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@Tod ********
 yer i wasn't so sure about it neither. Just noticed recently when i was looking through their website to find an application form.
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Tod *********
the two times per calendar year by land I'll believe (at least for the 44 countries on the list) BUT limit on air entries is just b/s :O
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Every Immigration Office and check point in Thailand use the Immigration Database. Every time you enter or exit Thailand this database is updated with your passport information, visa or visa exempt entry used and your digital picture. When the officer type in the details of your passport or check the magnet strip or barcode, all this information is on their screen. Even in combination of older passports used.
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I read the officer will get an alert when the foreigner reaches a total of 6 visa exempt entries by air. I read on Thai visa.com

Is it really true?
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Tod *********
The number of visa exempt entries that "trigger" the system to flag you on entry varies. I know people who have entered 20+ times and NEVER been questioned, and I know people who were questioned after 3 entries.
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James ********
Believe what you will.

Clearly Thai Immigration is watching. That's why you are being advised to get the proper visa for your stay. As my Thai friends often say "Up to You".
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Ajarn Mark...as Robert Lagas stated...its wise to get the correct visa for your employment and long term stay in Thailand. Be very careful of flying into airports if you have a history of back to back tourist visas, exempt entry arrivals and border runs. Good luck.

"Official there is no limit. But when using them more often Immigration Officers are starting to ask questions and advice you to get a visa that fits the purpose of your stay."
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 ahhh sorry :P
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@Tod ********
 that is the OP.

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who is Ajarn Mark and why can't I see their post?
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While there is no official limit you are definitely NOT going to be able to live here on back-2-back visa exempt entries by air.

After so many you will be questioned by the immigration people at passport control when you stamp in.

You can also be asked to show proof of funds (20K baht or the equivalent in CASH), proof of onward travel (within the days you are stamped in for) and proof of a hotel booking <- You can be denied entry for failure to provide those when asked. :O
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Official there is no limit. But when using them more often Immigration Officers are starting to ask questions and advice you to get a visa that fits the purpose of your stay.
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Tod *********
There is no official rule that limits the number of visa exempt entries you can get in any period of time by flying in.
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