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What are the current rules regarding visa-exemption stamps in Thailand for 2025?

Oct 19, 2025
2 months ago
Keven ****
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I've been out the loop of visas for a few years.

1. Is this still the case with visa-exemption stamps?

- By land, 2 per calendar year

- 20,000฿ in cash

- Need return ticket

2. Can the return ticket be to Cambodia, Vietnam, etc. (rather than home country)?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The rules for visa exemption stamps in Thailand have changed. Previously, there was a limit of two visa-exempt entries by land per calendar year, requiring proof of 20,000฿ in cash and a return ticket. However, as of July 15th, 2024, these rules have been updated to a 60-day visa exemption for citizens of over 90 countries, with entry decisions now up to the discretion of the immigration officer. It's important to note that land border crossings have restrictions, and proof of funds, onward travel, and accommodation may still be required.
Tod *********
The 2 visa exempt by land entry rule was rescinded on July 15th 2024 when they changed 30 day visa exempt for 55 countries to 60 day visa exempt for 90+ countries.

Now it's totally up to the discretion of the officer at passport control at the border. If they think you're trying to live here milking free stamp 60 day entry stamps, they can tell you that you can get out, but have to stay in the border country xxx days before you can come back OR they can tell you that you can get out, but you have to fly back.

Remember all the land borders with Cambodia are closed and the only Burma border open is the one in the south at the Ranong Pier with Kawthaung burma.

Now as far as proof of funds, proof of onward travel, and proof of lodging (which are all things you can be asked entering by any means visa exempt) that again is up to the guards manning the crossing you're using.
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