Answered7 years ago

Will entering Thailand by air without a visa after two land entries cause problems?

Thailand Visa Rules Visa Exempt Entry Travel Restrictions Immigration Policy

Iina *******

asked Aug 21, 2019

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Entered Thailand twice this year by land, without visa (had 30day stamp) New passport and entering Thailand by air 3rd time this year without tourist visa will be a problem??

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The user questioned the implications of entering Thailand for the third time by air after previously entering twice by land without a visa. Community members clarified that while the new passport does not reset the two 30-day visa-exempt entries permitted per calendar year by land, entering by air may still allow for a visa-exempt entry, depending on the immigration officer's discretion. It was advised to be prepared with proof of onward travel and to consider obtaining a valid visa from a Thai consulate.

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Tod *********

Iina Nyman, okay getting a new passport DOES NOT reset the TWO 30 day visa exempt entries in a calendar year by land.

IF you had TWO 30 day visa exempt entries by land this year you're done entering visa exempt by land this year, new passport or not.

You either GO to a thai consulate and BUY a valid visa

OR

you try to fly in to get a 30 day visa exempt entry (because technically there is no limit to those). ;)

Good Luck we're done..

7 years ago

Ellie *******

You will be fine with visa exempt entry by air.. Final decision to let you really into Thailand would be on a immigration officer at passport control. Be prepared with three proof-of-s.

7 years ago

Robert *******

Sometimes i do miss, but still man enough to let peope know. And yes, some times many people ask on the same time and than it is quiet for hours.

7 years ago

Ellie *******

@Rob***

, no wonder to miss a few small words since you have way too many posts to read and handle on your hands. But to be honest, I was a bit afraid you may know some dark reason to be sure for op to be denied...

7 years ago

Robert *******

Thanks to point out my mistake.

7 years ago

Robert *******

Fingerprints, pictures taken, name, dob, nationality, gender just to name a few things that did not change when people get a new booklet.

7 years ago

Laura *********

Yes, only two land crossings in a year. You need to fly!

7 years ago

Laura *********

@Robert ******