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

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Is there a limit for visa exempt entry at the Suvarnabhumi airport per calender year?

Ask Thailand · Answer

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 ********* · Answer

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

James ******** · Answer

...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.

Aaron **************** · Answer

According to the Thai embassy in London:

Robert ******* · Answer

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.

Wanchai ********* · Answer

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?

James ******** · Answer

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."

Tod ********* · Answer

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

Robert ******* · Answer

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.

Tod ********* · Answer

There is no official rule that limits the number of visa exempt entries you can get in any period of time by flying in.

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

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