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What are the new visa exemption restrictions for entering Thailand?

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Nov 17, 2025

2 days ago

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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. 

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Recent reports indicate that visa-exempt entries to Thailand are now limited to two per year for all borders, both land and air. Extensions for previous stays are not guaranteed, and some offices are not assisting with transitioning to new visas if the prior stay was due to an extension. There are ongoing inquiries about how this affects various visa types, such as METV, APEC cardholders, and those who frequently travel for business or personal reasons. It is advised to contact immigration services as early as possible for assistance with in-country extensions and visa transitions.

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Graeme *******

Sounds old mate whose wife and children live in BKK will be limited to 2 trips a year instead of 5.

3 hours ago

Luca ******

I've entered Thailand last December and left this February after 60 day + 30 days extension. I have on my passport few stamps and extensions of 2023 and 2024. Can it be a problem?

a day ago

Chris ********

My nephew is a FIFO worker in Australia. So he comes to Thailand for 2 weeks and then flies back to Australia for 2 weeks ongoing. Will he be affected by the new rules

a day ago

THAI ******************************

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Maybe try to stay out 15+ days each time and it should not be a issue, as he is returning to his home country.

a day ago

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Honza ********

Is there any change with entries with METV? I came with this visa to Thailand just two days ago. I am planning leave to Vietnam at December, come back to Thailand before NY, leave again to Phillipines in February, stay there one week and then come back to Thailand again, stay until end of March and then flight back to my home country in Europe. I send all my travel plans to thai embassy in my home country and i got the visa. So I hope there are changes only related to visa exemptions and not METV, right?