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Will I face immigration issues returning to Thailand after multiple short visits?

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Jul 14, 2025

16 hours ago

Stephen *******

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Hi I am a bit green at this travelling to Thailand from the UK but  have seen some posts of people getting turned away at immigration because to many visits in a short time and it has me worried a bit. I came to Thailand to visit my girlfriend in May for 20 days, then i booked for to come back for 28 days in November, but then she asked me to come back in september for my birthday, i am only staying for 13 days then. My question is will i have a problem coming back in November as it will only be 6 weeks between my visits, any answers will be appreciated  cheers Steve

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The poster, concerned about possible immigration issues due to frequent short visits to Thailand from the UK, asks if returning for a third visit within a few months will pose a problem. Comments suggest that as long as the total time spent in Thailand does not exceed 90 days over multiple visits, he should not face issues. Some recommend obtaining a tourist visa for added security, while others emphasize having proof of funds, a place to stay, and onward travel when entering.

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Ning ******

make sure you have her to standby on the phone, they will ask you to call her and they will talk to her. some pics will help. if you get pull over....

5 hours ago

Rod *********

It would be cheaper in the long run if you just transfer her salary

5 hours ago

Chuck **********

Could be

6 hours ago

Mike ******

Just get a tourist visa...

6 hours ago

Mitchell *******

You should be fine. You aren't coming for 60 days, extending, then border bouncing.

6 hours ago

Brian *********

I have travelled from uk to Thailand 6 times in last year never had a problem

8 hours ago

Charlie ********

If you are coming for short stays on visa exempt and not extending your stays at immigration you should be perfectly fine. Despite frequent visits you are actually acting like a genuine tourist. Despite this it may be worth having the three proofs with you when you enter.

1. 20,000 Thai baht or equivalent in cash

2. Proof of address in Thailand

3. Proof of onward travel within 60 days of entry.

Good luck

9 hours ago

Stephen ********

I tried to ask the question at London embassy visa section and got this back.

No straight answer

11 hours ago

Graham ******

@Stephen *******

What don't you understand?

8 hours ago

Stephen ********

@Graham *****

tried to ask the question how many times can you visit without a visa

8 hours ago

Graham ******

@Stephen *******

there is no answer to that question as none is specified, you can until you can't

7 hours ago

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Graham ******

Peter **********

Probably you will be just fine, but in the end it’s all about the immigration officer.

So if you’re worried, get a tourist visa, cost less then 30euro and you are home free

12 hours ago

Jordan *****

@Peter *********

tourist visa is useless at this point. Maybe next year get a multiple entry tourist visa, but the normal one does not guarantee you entry and is rendered useless by 60 days visa exemptions

12 hours ago

Peter **********

@Jordan ****

no, it’s not guarantee you entry to the kingdom, but it will give you bigger chances then visa exemption, so if the guy is worried, he should get one

But most likely he will be fine without it

12 hours ago

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Peter **********

Adrian ***************

I think as long as you stay less than six months in total a year you should be OK. It's people popping over the border and back every 3 months they don't like

14 hours ago

Bob *********

To avoid being denied entry, 1) don't do extensions on visa exceptions. 2) when you exit don't go to Cambodia or Lao for a day and then come back. Instead go to one or more of Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Korea, and/or Japan for a week or two before coming back

15 hours ago

Jacob *****

No because it shows you're a genuine tourist. The ones having trouble are the people who stay in Thailand for 60+30 days visa exempt then pop to Cambodia for a day and then try to come back on another visa exemption.

15 hours ago

Dave **********

Pay an agent like a lot of the ex pat dross and you'll be fine. If you're a genuine tourist, watch out.

15 hours ago

Lea ******

Won't be a problem 👍

16 hours ago

Tony *********

I come every 9-10 weeks and stay for 3 weeks each time and 6 weeks at Xmas . You should be fine

16 hours ago

Graeme ******

I would suggest you will have no problem

16 hours ago

Taleporos ********

Your girl friend is expensive?

Many people want to know how the sex industry is going on in Thailand.

Can someone find a lady to get married and live in his country????

16 hours ago

Andy ************

@Taleporos *******

Being married makes little difference - it's more about money. If you've no money and no spending ability, Thailand doesn't want you

14 hours ago

Jeremy ******

@Taleporos *******

thanks for that helpful insight.

15 hours ago

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Jeremy ******

Gary **********

It's pot luck now ..I'd get a visa

Dek ******

he dosnt need a visa

Gary **********

I know. But just incase he gets turned away that's what he is asking

16 hours ago

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Gary **********

Brandon ************

It's not really about how many times you go, it's about how long you spend in Thailand. All of your trips combined is still less than 90 days so you shouldn't have any issues.

16 hours ago

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Brandon ************

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