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Is there a risk of being denied entry to Thailand on a 60-day visa exemption after previous long-term stays?

Aug 6, 2025
9 months ago
Hi everyone,

I could use your advice on Thai immigration.

Here’s my situation:

• I first entered Thailand on a 3-month tourist visa,

• Then I switched to a 1-year ED visa,

• After that expired, I did a 1-month visa run.

During the visa run, it was a close call: the immigration officer pulled me aside and only let me in after I booked a return flight on the spot. I was on crutches and explained that I needed more time in Thailand to fully recover.

Now I’ve been out of Thailand for almost 2 months, and I’d really like to go back — I miss it a lot, to be honest.

My question is:

👉 If I fly in without a visa (I’m eligible for a 60-day visa exemption), is there a risk they’ll deny me entry at the airport?

I’m planning to stay on this 60-day exemption and then apply for a DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) once my funds have been in my account for 3 months (the required 500,000 THB).

I know I’m a bit impatient to get back 😅 but I want to avoid any trouble at the border.

Has anyone had a similar experience?

Thanks in advance!
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The expat is seeking advice on the risks of re-entering Thailand on a 60-day visa exemption after previously staying on a tourist and ED visa. Some comments suggest that there may be a risk of denial, while others believe that entry would likely be granted due to the time spent outside Thailand.
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Anonymous ******************
Heard about Air VIP Pass before. I'm not sure if it's a thing still.
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John **********
Nobody can answer your question other than the immigration officer you will stand in front of
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Adam *********
They won’t deny you entry at the airport. They probably won’t even stop you, because if you’ve been out for 2 months they don’t think you’re living here without a long term visa.

They might stop you, and you’ll have to come up with a light explanation, but they will let you in.
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Ray *****
@Adam ********
whilst that may happen you certainly cannot be 💯 on that
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Zou ********
It depends alot on your nationality . I help many Vietnamese and Chinese friends go through immigration without problem
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Muay *************
We had a customer in the same situation. He made an appointment at an Education visa school. He explained he needed the 3 months to prepare his education visa and they accepted his story. His plan was to not apply for the ed visa but do the dtv with us instead. But he actually signed up for the ed visa anyway and trains with us as a normal student.
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@Muay ************
if I arrived to Thailand on a tourist visa (60 exempt) and signed up at your gym, do you know if I can stay in Thailand or would I need to return to my home country before applying for the DTV? we've been in contact before but your reply here has prompted this question. Thanks!
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Anonymous ******************
First question so that you can get a proper answer. Was it a legitimate ED visa? You actually attended courses for a full year?
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Adam *********
Anonymous participant 220 this is just fear mongering
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Steve *******
You can be denied entry, since you've stayed in Thailand long term and want to come back on a visa exemption.

My advice would be to head to the Philippines, where you will never have issues with visa exemption entry, and apply for your DTV there after 3 months.

But you'll most likely fall in love with PH and end up staying there.
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