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What should I do if I want to visit Thailand again after three previous entries this year?
May 14, 2025
a year ago
Benjamin ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERHello everyone I’m after some advice please.
From my understanding I can enter Thailand by air 3 times per year.
I have entered 3 times already but want to visit again in July at some point.
What do I need to do?
Thanks in advance
From my understanding I can enter Thailand by air 3 times per year.
I have entered 3 times already but want to visit again in July at some point.
What do I need to do?
Thanks in advance
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is seeking advice on re-entering Thailand after already having entered three times within the year. Community responses highlight that there are no official limits on the number of entries, but immigration officers may scrutinize frequent entries. Several comments suggest considering a visa to ensure smooth entry, particularly for longer stays. Providing evidence of a return ticket and a place of stay can also facilitate entry.
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Henrik *****
Drop going in july.
Jeremy ********
Wrong wrong wrong…there is no official limit on either air or land entrances into Thailand…enter as many times as you want..the only thing standing between you and entering is the I/O and the power of the stamp
Mark *******
Which comes under the Immigration Act,which all Immigration Officers have to follow!
Jeremy ********
@Mark ******
yes the unofficial rule of he who has the stamp wields the power of entranceReply to
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Chris ******
I use normal tourist stamp to Thai in 2025, 13 times, no problem
Only thing you might need is the proof of return ticket (I was asked , didn’t show)
The only things you need is to spend time to queue for stamp passport, when you flying back, because
I used auto scanner to leave in BKK (no departure chop on passport), but the following trip when I arrive chiang mai, the custom said I don’t have departure record from my last trip (no stamp on passport), told me don’t use the auto scanner
Custom in different airport are not synced !
Only thing you might need is the proof of return ticket (I was asked , didn’t show)
The only things you need is to spend time to queue for stamp passport, when you flying back, because
I used auto scanner to leave in BKK (no departure chop on passport), but the following trip when I arrive chiang mai, the custom said I don’t have departure record from my last trip (no stamp on passport), told me don’t use the auto scanner
Custom in different airport are not synced !
Mark *******
There are no limits to arriving in Thailand by air! Period!
Stephen ********
Mark *******
Two points Stephen.
Immigration has to have a valid reason under the Immigration Act to deny entry; visiting multiple times is not a valid reason.
And I noticed the word used was 'could.'
As for the ' temporary policy,' it is valid at this present time, though I confess things can change. However, Immigration law covers all entry into Thailand,( like any country) and Immigration Officers have to follow that. Any discretion is under the Thai Immigration Act.
Immigration has to have a valid reason under the Immigration Act to deny entry; visiting multiple times is not a valid reason.
And I noticed the word used was 'could.'
As for the ' temporary policy,' it is valid at this present time, though I confess things can change. However, Immigration law covers all entry into Thailand,( like any country) and Immigration Officers have to follow that. Any discretion is under the Thai Immigration Act.
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Paul **********
I went for January came back for February then back out for March. All was well. When asked by IO why I said I need sun. Try living in the UK in the winter!
Mateusz ****
What matters is for how long you stay. Not how many times you enter. Bkk is a big hub for Asia.
Todd *********
There is no limit to number of air entries. If your purpose is clearly tourism, you will have no issues
Benjamin ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Todd ********
🤞🏻🤞🏻Benjamin ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Todd ********
I just stay there with my partner at her house never over stayed ect never tried extending a stay over the 30daysBenjamin ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERSo just arrive with her details like address ect and booked return flight do you think bud?
Todd *********
@Benjamin **********
yes, will be just fine.Reply to
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@Benjamin **********
right. Tourism follows different patterns. Which is why there is not limit on air entries. Many people doing different things and have different needs and or patterns. Offshore workers may enter 6-12 times annually. Business people. Someone touring SE Asia etc. There is no visa that fits your pattern at present. If you later decide you will stay longer, there are options for long term stay visas
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Brandon ************
There is no limit. But that doesn't mean it's unlimited. It's much more about how long you've been in Thailand than it is about how many times you've entered. Around 90 days in the past 6 months they start to interrogate you. Around 5-6 months in the last year or so and you're looking at possibly being denied entry. A tourist visa isn't likely to help if it's gotten to that point.
Benjamin ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Brandon ***********
she’s not my wife mateBrandon ************
@Benjamin **********
then you're limited to retirement if over 50 or DTV if under as the easiest optionsReply to
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Brandon ***********
ok, so if I have the misses address and picture or her Thai I.D card and she will be there waiting anyway I will probably be ok I hope 🤞🏻.I’m not sure what other visas there are Google is a minefield when it comes to this subject, there’s so many different answers
Brandon ************
@Benjamin **********
if you have a Thai wife, then get a non-O based on marriage to ThaiReply to
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Andrew ********
Nobody can tell you for certain. Maybe immigration will stamp you in no questions asked. Maybe they will ask to see return ticket, hotel booking, cash on hand. Maybe they will stamp you in but tell you to get a visa next time. Maybe they will refuse you entry and make you buy a plane ticket out. It's a crapshoot.
Benjamin ***********
ORIGINAL POSTEROk thanks everyone I better get a visa just to be safe.
Cheers
Cheers
Paul *******
3 visits to Thailand this year would indicate to Immigration that you are no longer a tourist and I suspect that Immigration will require you to enter with a long term visa appropriate to the reason for your stay. If you attempt to enter on a visa exempt I suspect that you would be denyed entry.
Todd *********
@Paul ******
there are thousands who enter multiple times per year. There is no pattern to tourism. Many can afford it. Zero chance he gets denied for a 4th entryJohn *********
@Todd ********
i was in Thailand from 6th Feb to 6th April this year. I want to return on 28th June for 56 days but also a visa exempt. I have flights on hold and want to go ahead and book.
Im on this post because I was worried that i might be denied entry for two long trips.
Im actually going to attend Chula uni for intensive thai course. (Cant get ED visa in time)
Todd *********
@John ********
you will be fine with that history.John *********
@Todd ********
thanks Todd.Reply to
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Tania **********
@Todd ********
Exactly ; i know many that come and go , and can afford , always as tourist .Nine ******
@Todd ********
he waited 60 years to move Thailand and just jealous of young generationNine ******
@Todd ********
he is too old just don't care what he sayReply to
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Arnold **********
Get a visa
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