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Will I be refused entry back to Thailand after traveling with a tourist visa?

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Hi i just wanted to know if i will get refused entry back to Thailand. I have been here for 60 days and extended another 30. I am going to Penang for ten days. Will i be let beck in on a tourist visa for another 30 days. Any advise is much appreciated. Thanks in advance

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The question discusses the possibility of being refused re-entry into Thailand after a recent 90-day stay, with additional travel to Penang. Answers emphasize that re-entry may depend on the immigration officer's discretion, the traveler's history, and specific entry requirements. Some suggest applying for a tourist visa directly for longer stays to minimize risks, while others clarify misconceptions about the types of visas and entry extensions available. The overall consensus indicates that, while possible, re-entry can hinge on many factors and may require careful consideration of prior stay lengths.

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Phil ******

Phil ******

Git Gittimat Gittagit best ask immigration as they can tell you.

Also you entered for 60-days VISA EXEMPT. ie no Visa.

Good luck as there's a crackdown now.

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Frankie *******

Frankie *******

Yes go in the immigration lane that moves the fastest n u be alright.the slow lane is the one they be asking too many questions

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Jason *************

Jason *************

Depends on your history.

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Jørgen ********

Jørgen ********

Do you actually have a tourist visa as you say ?

or are you trying to get ind Visa Extempt (without a visa)

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Greg ***********

Greg ***********

there is no official rule, you can enter visa exempt, get stamped in for 60 days, then you can extend for 30 days. But if you enter visa-exempt a second time, you can only get a 7-days extension. This sums up to an inofficial limit of 157 days within a one-year period on visa-exempt entries. This is the NEW APPROACH of Immigration towards people who try to milk the visa-exemption system. You will be pulled aside and you risk refusal of entry if you try many visa-exempt entries within a one-year period

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Bent *************

Bent *************

There is no such thing as a 30 days tourist visa!

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Brent *********

Brent *********

Holiday visa , max 180 days per year

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Gordon *******

Gordon *******

Brent Rothsay 157

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Brent *********

Brent *********

Gordon Young It’s not an exact science , i go every month , was told by immigration officer as long as don’t exceed 180 days , no problem . Been doing the same for 10 years bar Covid . Cheers .

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Git ********************

Git ********************

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Brent Rothsay Ok thanks very much

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Peter **********

Peter **********

Can you explain exactly what visa you have please?

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Tong ******

Tong ******

Buy immigration a bottle of whiskey.

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Todd *********

Todd *********

If that is the extent of your Thailand time…. You will have zero issues. You get 60 days visa exempt.

If you have a dodgy history, expect some questioning at least.

If really dodgy, get fasttrack from an agency

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Michael ********

Michael ********

The most safe way would be that you apply for the 60 days tourist visa . But I am not sure if you can do that only from you home country . The way you want to do is a gamble these days . Until now it’s still 60 days free visa entry . It depends on your situation and the emigration officer

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Chris *******

Chris *******

Michael Hoevel Does anyone know how they define your "home" country? I've lived in the Philippines for 30 years and have permanent residence status here. My nationality derives from a country in Europe, but I haven't been there for many years. Do they really expect me to fly across the world just to apply for a visa to go to Thailand?

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Graham ******

Graham ******

Michael Hoevel it's visa-free not free visa

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Peter ********

Peter ********

There is no 30 day visa. Get yourself a tourist visa

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Ralph *******

Ralph *******

Peter Slaman He said he entering on a tourist visa.

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Greg ***********

Greg ***********

Ralph Tyson he means he is entering visa-exempt. He thinks that a visa exempt entry will grant him a visa, he is wrong and so are you

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Todd *********

Todd *********

Ralph Tyson he is more likely entering on visa exemption but doesn’t know the difference

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Bazaar******

Bazaar******

Let me consult my crystal ball 😤

EVERY entry to Thailand is at the discretion of the Immigration officer you are dealing with on the day..

Based on your recent travel history make sure you comply with all the entry requirements..

Good luck 👍

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Graham ******

Graham ******

BazaarAsia57 Brent Rothsay and the tourism entry requirements are :

- proof of accommodation for at least your first few nights (hotel booking or a letter of invite from a Thai)

- proof of onward travel (international travel ticket leaving Thailand within your initial entry stamp exit by date)

- proof of funds (20,000 Baht or equivalent in any major currency in CASH per individual, or 40,000 for a family)

plus now, of course, the TDAC

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Gary ******

Gary ******

Yeah, and hope you get a imagination officer in a good mood , because it up to them , your officer may say yes , but the officer next door may say no , it’s called Thai Logic

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Brent *********

Brent *********

BazaarAsia57 that is 100% correct

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Stephen ********

Stephen ********

Is this your first visit to Thailand? Or have you used the 60+30 method before?

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Nigel ***********

Nigel ***********

Stephen Howell it says in post just done 90 days

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Stephen ********

Stephen ********

Nigel Middleton I'm talking about before that

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John **********

John **********

That will likely depend on whether you have prior history of visiting Thailand in the last 12 to 18 months

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Git ********************

Git ********************

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@John *********

Thanks for your reply. I came in December 2024 for 60 days

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Tezza ************

Tezza ************

Git Gittimat Gittagit get express entry, cost about 3-4k, better to be safe

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Ron ********

Ron ********

Git Gittimat Gittagit you should be fine, you left Thailand Jan or Feb 2025. Now is May 2026 here for 60+30 and second entry 30 days. You are a Tourist.

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Graham ******

Graham ******

Ron Georgi He'll get 60 days on re-entry but a 30 day extension will be very doubtful

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John **********

John **********

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you'll probably be OK but at the end of the day it will be up to the immigration officer you'll stand in front of

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