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What visa do I need if I'm traveling from Australia to Thailand for less than 30 days with multiple entries?

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Hi all.

Probably a silly question but wanting to confirm.

If I am traveling from Australia to Thailand what visa do I need?

I will be in Thailand no longer than 30 days but will need to enter atleast twice about a month apart.

I’m aware of TDAC but some website says you don’t need a visa for less than 30 days coming from Australia as a tourist, others say you do 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️

Any help is appreciated!
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Travelers from Australia can enter Thailand for up to 60 days without a visa under the visa exemption scheme. However, for multiple entries within a short period, such as returning after a month, it's advisable to apply for the Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa (METV), which allows unlimited entries within a 6-month period. Additionally, the Thai Declaration and Arrival Card (TDAC) must be completed within 3 days before each entry into Thailand.
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Brian **********
Brian **********
You dont need to apply for any visa
Lynnette *******
Lynnette *******
Thai embassy website for info is reliable.
Graeme *******
Graeme *******
Aussies still can get a visa excemption stamp valid for 60 day's (still at this stage) can I ask how many times visiting Thailand this year? You could apply for a METV. This visa allows you to enter Thsiland within a 6 month period multiple times for each stay up to 60 days with the opportunity to apply for a additional 30 days.
James *********
James *********
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Graeme Drake

I am flying into Bangkok then going to Cambodia 3 days later.

I return the following month and plan to stay for a longer period however still under 30 days.
Graeme *******
Graeme *******
James Mcauley I would be getting a METV then, no problems. Coming here then leaving 3 days later then back to Thailand if you were immigration.what would be your thoughts about a tourist.
Sean *********
Sean *********
From 1 August TDAC is now completed within the THIM app - developed by Thai Police .

Tony Martin’s info is correct. Beware of other responses - much opinion but all here-say unfortunately.
Luc ************
Luc ************
@Sean ********
developped by Thai Immigration, not the police.
Sean *********
Sean *********
Luc - no the developer is the Thai Police. It’s operated by Thai Immigration.

Not the same thing.
Graham ******
Graham ******
@Sean ********
you can still use the TDAC website if you don't have the THIM app ;)
Ian ******
Ian ******
Fill out TDAC form 3 days before you arrive, flighr details, and where you a staying hotel or motel and location
Tony ********
Tony ********
If you have an Australian passport you can currently enter for 60 days using the Visa exemption scheme so no visa is required but because your wanting to leave and return multiple times in the same year it's probably wise to apply for The Thailand Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa (METV) is valid for 6 months from the date of issue and allows unlimited entries. Each stay is capped at 60 days, though it can be extended once for an additional 30 days at a local immigration office.
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@Tony *******
I am flying into Bangkok then go to Cambodia 3 days later.

Following month I return to Thailand for slightly longer period then leave completely.

Just didn’t want to spend that much if there was another way it could be done.
Tony ********
Tony ********
James Mcauley As long as your travel history in and out of Thailand doesn't look suspicious you'll probably be okay, but as always the final decision will be made by what Immigration officer you get during entry.

There is always a risk.
John **********
John **********
@James ********
visa on arrival is a different thing, you would use visa exempt which is no visa at all just a stamp in your passport
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@Tony *******
I’m doing a tour group and we start and end in Bangkok hence only being there for a short period the 1st entry.

if I end up having to do a visa on arrival whilst at immigration then I will just follow what they say then.
Graham ******
Graham ******
@Tony *******
that's overkill for two entries of less than 30 days and very expensive too
Tony ********
Tony ********
Graham Seal I don't disagree, but with the crackdown currently due to the abuse of Visa exempt entry, better safe than sorry I'd say.
Ralph *******
Ralph *******
No visa needed. You will get visa exemption on entry.

The TDAC will need to be submitted within the 3 day period before entry. You will need to do this for every time you enter the country.

If you have a history of long stays or overstays in Thailand then this advice may not be right.

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