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What are the new visa exemption restrictions for entering Thailand?
Visa ExemptionsThailand ImmigrationVisa RulesVisa ExtensionsLong-term Visa TransitioningExempt Entry Services
Nov 13, 2025
6 months ago
Grace ************
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Based on recent reports from our clients at various immigration offices, visa exempt entries are now being limited to two across all borders, both land and air. Extensions are no longer guaranteed, and some offices are refusing to assist with transitioning to a new visa if your previous stay was based on an extension.
We're receiving a lot of inquiries about this. If you need help with in-country extensions, long term visa transitioning from exempt entry, or our prescreening and fast track services on exempt entry, please reach out as early as possible.
The best way to contact us is through our official Line account:
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𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗔 𝗘𝗫𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦
Based on recent reports from our clients at various immigration offices, visa exempt entries are now being limited to two across all borders, both land and air. Extensions are no longer guaranteed, and some offices are refusing to assist with transitioning to a new visa if your previous stay was based on an extension.
We're receiving a lot of inquiries about this. If you need help with in-country extensions, long term visa transitioning from exempt entry, or our prescreening and fast track services on exempt entry, please reach out as early as possible.
The best way to contact us is through our official Line account:
[[members only])
TLDR : Answer Summary
Recent updates reveal that visa exempt entries into Thailand are now limited to two instances per year, applicable at both land and air borders. Extensions for these entries are no longer guaranteed, with some immigration offices refusing assistance for transitioning to new visa types if the previous stay was based on an extension. As a result, inquiries about in-country extensions or transitioning from exempt entries have increased, with recommendations for individuals to contact immigration agencies or consider applying for a visa outside of Thailand to avoid issues upon re-entry.
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Zack *********
Any idea on how they might handle people on a 6 mo METV? I’ve read on this forum that some have had trouble on their 3rd entry. I was hoping to do a 60 + 30ext and then another 60 +30 extension for my 180 days.
But now extending is not guaranteed. So would possibly need to do a 60 + 60 + 60.
But now extending is not guaranteed. So would possibly need to do a 60 + 60 + 60.
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@Zack ********
you won't be hit by these changes, if you arrive on a multi entry Tourist Visa, no worriesStuart *********
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as far as we know this doesn’t affect anyone with an actual visa. Too sketchy details to confirm one way or the other.Reply to
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Luc ************
What a joke. Been in 🇹🇭 4 times this year. Will return within 2 weeks for another 5 weeks, again on visa exempt.
Grace ************
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Won't be a issue if you are flying from your home country into Thailand.>
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Andrew ***********
@Grace ***********
hi are you still offering the safe entry thanksReply to
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Jan **********
Stuart Cummin
is that calendar year, or in a one year time span? tx
is that calendar year, or in a one year time span? tx
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We don’t know that at this stage. Prior restrictions were per calendar year but nothing is known to confirm that.Jan **********
Thank you for your reply.
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Kim *******
Is it still good for 60 days, or are they retuning to 30 days?
Stuart *********
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As far as we know so far it will still be 60 days for a visa exempt. However limited to 2 per year. If you enter via land an extension isn’t allowed but if you enter by air the first time would be 30 days but the second (after exiting and entering on a new stamp) would only be 7. Details are sketchy at the moment and aren’t verified. We will have to wait to see how it plays out after Monday.
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Abey *********
I have visited Thailand three times this year two weeks at a time, l am visiting again 29th December for two weeks, l am retired, are you suggesting they won’t let me enter?
Nick *******
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it says ‘if you don’t return to your home country’…..Grace ************
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It is hard for them to check this. We expect them to be more relaxed if you are flying, or traveling across a border from your from your home country.
Ian ********
@Grace ***********
it’s not that hard all your entry information is on the system take seconds to checkGrace ************
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Yes, if you flew straight from Thailand back to your home country, that might be fine.But most of what immigration checks is tied to your arrival details, like the TDAC. It logs the country you departed from, and if you’ve submitted multiple TDACs they can see that quickly.
They usually cannot see whether you had a layover somewhere, switched planes, returned to your home country, and then later flew to another country before coming to Thailand on a direct flight.
So the safest option, especially if you have a long exemption use history, is to make sure your flight details and layover information match the same trip from your home country.
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@Grace ***********
pretty easy to demonstrateGrace ************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Nick ******
Not easy to verify, we will have to wait and see how they decide to enforce. They emphasize the speed of screening throughout the announcement, so it’s safe to assume this will play a role in how the process is handled.Reply to
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Grace ************
ORIGINAL POSTERWe can still assist in most situations.
Just reach out and we'll check your case.
If you prefer not to use an agency, your best option is to apply for the visa outside Thailand. If you do that you'll be able to return without any problems.
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Just reach out and we'll check your case.
If you prefer not to use an agency, your best option is to apply for the visa outside Thailand. If you do that you'll be able to return without any problems.
Related:
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Grace ************
ORIGINAL POSTERSome people are getting mixed up about this. The update mainly affects those staying in Thailand long term while using repeated visa-exempt entries. In the past, enforcement depended heavily on the officer you met, so some travelers were allowed through while others were turned back. That unpredictability might still happen, but now the rule is clearly stated: two or more exempt entries can trigger issues (so expect 100% issues if you are within that bracket).
If you are flying in directly from your home country, immigration tends to be far more relaxed.
If you are flying in directly from your home country, immigration tends to be far more relaxed.
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Jeremy ********
Warp speed progress
I’m actually amazed at the speed and accuracy of this operation
I’m actually amazed at the speed and accuracy of this operation
Blade ********
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operation destroying Thai economy?Jeremy ********
@Blade *******
Securing the border and Saving Thais from crime It’s going back to what it was pre Covid
Blade ********
@Jeremy *******
nope. It's going into recession. Tourist numbers are nowhere near pre Covid and will decline even faster with this new rule. 😂Jeremy ********
@Blade *******
With a name like Mûller Thailand is doing everything that Frau Merkel didn’t do for Deutschland 🤣🤣🤣So of course you don’t understand
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