What is the limit for entering and exiting Thailand, and how can I ensure my stays are legal?

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Feb 16, 2019

6 years ago

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I have a son teaching here..last may we came to Thailand and traveled Asia until school started....i(I have several in and outs in Thailand because of that..all by air)...1 border run to KL in that time..

In November I went back to the US....came back to Thailand again in January...leaving in March ....wanting to come back until June...I have done 1...30 day extension this year...my question is...(I'm sure there is no definite answer)...

How many times in and out is to many...

All this is legit and trying to do it all legally

Thank you

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is inquiring about the limits on entering and exiting Thailand after multiple visits and a recent extension. Comments suggest that there is no official limit on entries, but frequent travelers may face questioning at passport control. A recommendation is made to consider obtaining a Multiple Entry Tourist Visa for longer stays.

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Loretta *******

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Thank you David

6 years ago

Loretta *******

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Possibly go to LA first then head this way😊😉

6 years ago

Tod *********

@Loretta ******

you can do it by post to most of the consulates

6 years ago

Loretta *******

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@Tod ********

and none of the above is very easy to get to ..just saying!

6 years ago

Tod *********

David Broadfoot in the US you can ONLY get a year-long, O-A visa from the thai consulates in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York and Washington DC. None of the other honorary thai consulates (of which there are a LOT) can issue it

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Robert *******

Get the Multiple Entry Tourist Visa, valid for6 months and on each entry you get 60 days of stay, before you make your way to Thailand.

6 years ago

Robert *******

Get a Single Entry Tourist visa after you leave in March, get 60 days on entry and you can extend this with another 30 days at Immigration Office, this will bring you to Jun.

6 years ago

Loretta *******

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Ahhh thank you..I'm not going back to the US until June...I'll have to figure something else out and if I come back next year get it on the US

6 years ago

Robert *******

The Multiple Entry Tourist Visa you get in your country of residence or at the nearest Thai Consulate from Thailand, in Perth Australia.

6 years ago

Loretta *******

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Robert at any Thai embassy in whatever country?

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Ellie *******

There is no official limit entering country.. some people get questioned at passport control upon arrival after just a few entries. Some are not questioned yet with more than several entries..

I guess you may get non-O-A (or non-o being over 50) if you qualify the requirement. This is the visa for long term, but you don't have to live in Thailand. And much less hustle..

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