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What is the validity duration for 30-day visa exempt stamps in Thailand: calendar year or rolling 365 days?

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Sep 27, 2018
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Lance *********
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Hi guys - so as I understand it we are allowed three 30 day visa exempt stamps per year - my question is this - is that 365 days from the first stamp is is that a calendar year ?
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The general understanding about visa exempt entries to Thailand indicates that there are three 30-day visa exempt stamps allowed per year, but it’s important to clarify that this is based on a calendar year (January 1 to December 31) for those using land borders. For air entries, there is essentially no official limit on the number of visa exempt entries. However, frequent entries can lead to scrutiny from immigration officials, who may start to question the number of entries.
Tod *********
Okay, one last time there is NO official rule about the number of visa exempt entries you can get to thailand in a specific period of time OTHER than the rule that limits 45 countries to TWO 30 day visa exempt entries by a land border in a calendar year.

No matter what some immigration officer tells you there is no rule in the books that limits time in thailand to 90 days in 180 days or 180 in a year. It is something that was rescinded almost as soon as it was implemented .
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Joe ***********
Over Age 50 get a long stay visa with reentry permits and quit fooling around with Exempt Entries... get smooth sailing each in and out
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Joe ***********
I don't find that point being made - maybe buried in a reply - not in your post
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Lance *********
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your missing the point - I am leaving Thailand..
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Joe ***********
Come and go with no hassle
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@Lance ********
 - it doesn't have to be a permanent relocation to Thailand... don't have to be retired..
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Lance *********
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relocating - most of my life will not be in Thailand...
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Barry ***********
For two and a half years starting in the year 2001 I use to come to Thailand for 30 Days every three months never had a problem but things might have changed since then
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Lance *********
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things have changed dramatically since then my friend
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Lance *********
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thanks everyone for your positive input - have a pleasant day
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David ****************
Calendar year
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Jason ******
It's 2 visa exempt stamps per year by land border, unlimited by air.
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Robert *******
The only limit is for these countries and it s 2 Visa Exempt Entries when using Land borders in a Calendar year, 1 Jan till 31 Dec. See picture:
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Biff *******
The age of your son and the amount of grandchildren you have has no bearing whatsoever on how the immigration officials will react to the number of visa exempt entries you attempt.
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Tony ********
that you won't start having questions asked with increased demands you get visas
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Lance *********
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doubt what ?
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@Lance ********
 doubt it
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Lance *********
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I have a 23 year old son and grandkids so I should be ok
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Robert *******
There is no official limit, if using them several times Immigration will start asking questions.
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Lance *********
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so flying in on a British passport you can enter (on a 30 day exempt) as many times as you like ?
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ok enlighten me please
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Tony ********
it depends on many things
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Lance *********
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three 30 day visa exempt stamps per year
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Tony ********
you have to specify what you want to do
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