Is there a problem with entering Thailand for the 7th time in a year by flight?

Visa Exempt Stamps Visa Rules Frequent Travel to Thailand Immigration Concerns Tourist Visa Entry Regulations

Nov 21, 2023

a year ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hello 

I will be visiting again next month but it will be my 7th time by flight in a year. Does anyone know if this is an issue ?

Many thanks

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Travelers frequently entering Thailand on visa-exempt stamps may face scrutiny regarding the legitimacy of their visits, particularly if they maximize their allowed stay without a long-term visa. It's essential to manage travel intervals between visits to avoid raising concerns. Arriving with a visa normally circumvents issues, but repeated non-visa entries might prompt Immigration to suggest a proper visa for future stays.

Andy ***********

If officer did not pick up on your regular visits without a visa previously u wil be ok . First time they pick up on this it will be a warning to get a visa next trip .. i had this and i know of similar other cases… there is no written rule of number of non visa entries - it is at officer discretion

a year ago

Paul *******

If you arrive with a visa, then you should not have a problem. If you stays are based on Visa Exempt stamps, then sooner or later Immigration will tell you that your stays in Thailand are not those of a tourist and that you need a visa appropriate to you reason for stay.

a year ago

Margaret ********

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@Paul ******

have u ever heard of anyone being refused entry if they have a clean record of no overstays ?

a year ago

Luc ************

@Margaret *******

as longs as you have a return flight theres no problem. I have done tge same,

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times a year, never had a problem.

a year ago

Todd *********

@Margaret *******

There is no limit on air entries. And no limit to how much tourism you are doing. You may well be questioned (immigration has a job to do) but the odds of being denied entry with this record are astoundingly low.

a year ago

Paul *******

@Margaret *******

Many.

a year ago

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Paul *******

Brandon ************

It's more about how long you've been in Thailand than how many times you've entered Thailand. If you travel around and come to Thailand between visiting various countries with time in between then it shouldn't be an issue. If you are in Thailand and maximize the number of days allowed then leave and return in a few days and maximize your days, then leave and return and repeat, they are going to accuse you of trying to live in Thailand without a long term visa.

a year ago

Margaret ********

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@Brandon ***********

I have never stayed more than 21 days most times less

Many thanks Brandon

a year ago

Judy *******

@Margaret *******

I see you have asked the same question many times elsewhere since.

@Brandon ***********

is the most knowledgable on these matters I believe

a year ago