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What are the current rules for receiving a visa exemption upon re-entering Thailand after visiting Vietnam?

Jan 2, 2026
10 hours ago
Cee ******
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Rules keep changing

I entered Thailand Dec 11 got till Feb 8

Planning a trip to Vietnam for 6 days when I return will I get 30 or 60 days again?

USA passport but my return ticket is March 25 longer than 30days
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The user inquired about the duration of stay they would receive upon re-entering Thailand after a trip to Vietnam, having initially entered Thailand without a visa. Comments indicate that while the rules have remained stable since July 2024, there may be scrutiny from immigration officials based on travel patterns suggesting an attempt to frequently reset tourist visa allowances. To smoothly re-enter, it's advised to provide an onward ticket, proof of sufficient funds (20,000 THB), and accommodation bookings.
Greg ***********
if you don't have any recent extensive visa-exempt stamp history, you will be fine, because you don't maximize your first 60 days visa-exempt stay. . . . Before you fly back to Thailand from Vietnam, make sure you have the three proofs: return ticket out of Thailand within the first 60 days, cash proof of equivalent of 20,000 THB and a few nights booked accomodation
Stephen *********
Be prepared. Show onward ticket, a bus for example, money, hotel bookings.
John *******
Rules are not changing, but if immigration thinks you traveled to Vietnam to just reset your visa and you are trying to live here in a tourist visa, you may have issue
Brandon ************
The rules haven't changed since July 2024. If you enter Thailand without a visa you'll receive a 60 day visa exempt stamp. Every time.
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