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Is there a minimum stay requirement in the UK before returning to Thailand after a visa run?

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Feb 25, 2022

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I need to do a visa run back to the U.K by the 25th March.

Is there a set amount of time i need to stay in the UK before i can return to Thailand?

I read that i must be in the UK for at least 21 days before i can return, but not sure how accurate this is, and cant see much on either immigration website.

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The individual is seeking clarification about whether there is a mandatory minimum stay in the UK before they can return to Thailand after a visa run. Comments clarify that there is no enforced rule requiring a minimum stay, and previous policies regarding 21 days in quarantine exemption were lifted after Thailand reopened to vaccinated travelers.

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Thanks for the confirmation, much appreciated!

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The 21 days in quarantine exempt countries rule was dropped when Thailand opened up to vaccinated travelers from any country.

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Robert *******

There is NO rule that you have to stay abroad for a minimum time to re-enter Thailand.

Before Covid, people did border runs, go out, stamp in neighbor country, stamp out, stamp in Thailand all in less than 30 minutes.

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