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What does 'per calendar year' mean in the context of visa exemptions by land in Thailand?

Visa Rules Thailand Immigration Visa Exemptions Calendar Year Non O Visa Land Runs

Nov 30, 2017

8 years ago

Bunty ********

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2 Visa exempt by land per calendar year... what does per calendar year mean?

If I did 2 land runs in 2017 already does that mean I can get 2 more right on Jan 1 2018? 

I think that's right but I'm hoping someone knows officially.

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The term 'per calendar year' refers to the period from January 1 to December 31. Therefore, if you completed 2 land runs in 2017, you can indeed do 2 more starting on January 1, 2018, as the visa exemptions reset.

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Tod *********

and now that we sorted out that the term calendar year means Jan 1st until Dec 31st I think we're done, ;)

8 years ago

Ry**

Jan 1 - Dec 31 is how it's measured. So, you are right. It resets on January 1st.

8 years ago

Bunty ********

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Thanks bud!

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Robert ********

Calendar year = Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2017

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