What are the rules for re-entering Thailand to renew a tourist visa?

Dec 3, 2024
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Dušan ***********
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If I leave Thailand to renew my tourist visa, how soon am I allowed to re-enter the country and renew it without issues? Are there specific rules or timeframes I should be aware of? Be aware that I'm still not in Thailand, therefore I'm planning to move within a few months with Regular tourist visa. Thank you for any information.
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When renewing a tourist visa for Thailand, there are no strict rules regarding how soon you can re-enter the country after leaving. The key factor is the discretion of the immigration officer at the point of entry, who will consider your past visit history. While travelers have the flexibility to leave and re-enter, it's important to be cautious about repeatedly entering on tourist visas, as there can be scrutiny, especially with recent tightening of regulations. Therefore, if planning to make frequent entries, it's advisable to be aware of the potential for being questioned or denied entry.
Lynnette *******
You're planning to leave Thailand to go renew a tourist visa at an embassy?
Graham ******
You can stamp out, stamp in, turn around and stamp out and back in if you wish unless the border you are using has special requirements to stay one or two nights
Brandon ************
You say you're planning on moving to Thailand. You cannot live in Thailand on tourist entries. Eventually you'll be stopped and questioned and receive a warning, or just outright be denied entry. They've been cracking down hard since the visa exempt was increased to 60 days. There is no policy that you're asking about, each entry is at the discretion of the immigration officer you're standing in front of.
Maksym ***********
No strict rules. Only IO decision based on your visiting history
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