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When can I re-enter Thailand on a six-month visa after spending six months in Cambodia?

Karen ********
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My question is if i come on a six month visa from Aussie then go to Cambodia for 6 months when can i re enter Thailand for another 6 months.TIA
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The question pertains to the rules surrounding a six-month multi-entry tourist visa (METV) for Thailand. Users in the comments clarify that there is no official limit on the amount of time one can spend in Thailand within a year, and people have reportedly stayed in Thailand for extended periods on consecutive tourist visas. However, to apply for another six-month METV, the individual would need to return to Australia after their time in Cambodia.
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Okay I misread your post. There is NO official amount of time you can be in thailand during a year. Some websites and immigration offices quote a rule but it was rescinded LONG ago.

I know people who have been here almost continually on back-2-back tourist visas for years. I know people who are on their THIRD 6 month METV here <-meaning they've been here almost 27 months (because you can get almost 9 months of stay out of an METV).
Karen ********
Karen ********
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Thankyou for putting it simple as this can be so confusing
Tod *********
Tod *********
Karen, you are asking about a 6 month visa. and the only 6 month visa to thailand is a 6 month METV <- multi-entry tourist visa. It is valid for stays of 60 days at a time for the validity of the visa itself (6 months from the date it's issued.

Do you mean another type of visa?
Tod *********
Tod *********
@Ka***
, ahhh, I didn't notice the 'back to australia to apply for another 6 month METV" in the previous post. ;)

Yep, you can come here, use the 6 month METV, then go apply for a new one in australia when ever you want to
Karen ********
Karen ********
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No exactly the metv what iam trying to do is 6 months Thailand then 6 months Cambodia then back to Aussie to apply for another metv 6 month.
Tod *********
Tod *********
No.
Karen ********
Karen ********
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Could you explain is it 12 months from the start of my previous visa or the end of it.
Steve *******
Steve *******
You can re-enter Thailand immediately after your 6 months in Cambodia, however you'd need to return to Australia if you wanted to apply for another 6 month multi entry tourist visa

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