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What are the re-entry rules for Thailand after using a 90-day arrival visa?
Visa RulesRe-Entry to ThailandVisa ExemptionsTourist VisaThailand ImmigrationBorder RunNon-immigrant VisasDTV Visa
Dec 1, 2025
5 months ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERRe-Entering Thailand
Hello. On December 15. I have been in Thailand for 90 days. 2 months on arrival card and one month extension. That’s why I am taking a vacation to the Philippines dec 14. But with the new boarder run rules I am afraid to get rejected when I try to re enter the country. As I have understood it. I can only be in the country of 90 days a year without long term visa such as DTV. Have anyone recently tried to re enter Thailand after a 90 day period with just arrival visa?
If I try to come back to Thailand dec 26, will that be a risk? Should I wait to January, so that hopefully i can get 90 more days since it’s a new year?
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Hello. On December 15. I have been in Thailand for 90 days. 2 months on arrival card and one month extension. That’s why I am taking a vacation to the Philippines dec 14. But with the new boarder run rules I am afraid to get rejected when I try to re enter the country. As I have understood it. I can only be in the country of 90 days a year without long term visa such as DTV. Have anyone recently tried to re enter Thailand after a 90 day period with just arrival visa?
If I try to come back to Thailand dec 26, will that be a risk? Should I wait to January, so that hopefully i can get 90 more days since it’s a new year?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
A user is concerned about re-entering Thailand after staying for 90 days on an arrival visa, given the recent border run rules. They plan to vacation in the Philippines and are unsure whether re-entering Thailand shortly thereafter will pose a risk, or if they should wait until January to potentially reset their stay duration. Comments clarify that generally, a foreigner can stay in Thailand for up to 157 days per year under visa exemptions, incorporating 30 days of extension and one 7-day extension. It's advised to have a ticket out of Thailand and sufficient funds upon re-entry to lessen the chances of denial.
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Anonymous ******************
You can be in the country two times per year 60 day Visa free with one 30 day extension on first visit. Second visit 7 days. 157 days total .
Anonymous ******************
Yes, they will ask for onward ticket.
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERAnonym deltaker 183 okay, but so if I come back January 2, after 2 weeks vacation in the Philippines. I think I’m eligible to stay here 60 days + get 1 moth extension right?
Shaughn ***********
Anonymous participant theres not enough data to know that yet.
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Antanas *************
Just prepare a cheap ticket by air not land out of Thailand
Paul *******
Any extension more likely to be the issue
Wannikea *********
2 visa exempt entries is not an issue of any great concern.
Jimmy ******
i just got my first extension in Patong ..was told to just come back for 2 months after i leave the country, then buy a real Visa if u want to stay longer.
John **********
A new year will make absolutely zero difference. I would say you will be allowed to enter providing you have no other history but will only be allowed a 7 day extension at most. Best to have a ticket out of Thailand, 20k baht in cash and accommodation booked. If you do have history in Thailand all bets are off
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ORIGINAL POSTER@John *********
why would not a new year help with getting 90 more days? I have read that it will resetAnonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERAnonym deltaker so how do they count it? From the day you first entered Thailand? September 16 in my case?
John **********
Anonymous participant there is no reset, whatever you read is incorrect
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@John *********
unless you pay fast track, then you're let in without any monkey businessReply to
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Elías ********
It's not guaranteed neither that you'll be rejected or approved.
Ian **********
157 days ( 2 x visa-exempt entries) per calendar year, unless you can convince the IO that you are a genuine tourist. If you want to spend longer in Thailand, then obtain a visa. An METV will give you nearly 9 months if you time your exit correctly.
Anonymous ******************
The new rule is that you can stay in Thailand for 157 days per year with the normal visa exempt stamp. You are allowed 1 extension of 30 days on the first visit and then you can get 1 extension of 7 days on your second visit.
Colin **********
Anonymous participant 778 becareful with the terminology. Is not a rule I have not seen any Thai immigration say that (Its 157 days) because this guideline is only associated with visa exempt × 2 with a extension and border bounce
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Andrew *********
Do you have any other history ?
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Andrew ********
no, just been here for soon 90 daysReply to
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