Will I face issues traveling to Thailand multiple times a year on a tourist visa?

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Hello, I’m new to the group and would like to ask a question, I’m Canadian and I work overseas (have for over 30 years) anyway, I work a shift of 5 weeks at work and 5 weeks off, over the next year or so I would like to take my off time (usually maximum 35 days) and come tour Thailand. My question is will I have issues coming in 3 or 4 times a year for about 30 to 35 days each time.
I will not be working at all, only traveling around and touristy stuff

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user, a Canadian expatriate working overseas, is inquiring about the feasibility of visiting Thailand for 30 to 35 days at a time, three to four times a year, for tourism purposes only. Responses indicate that while it's generally possible, entry is ultimately at the discretion of immigration officers. Some suggest applying for a 30-day tourist visa, while others recommend considering the METV (Multiple Entry Tourist Visa) for more extended entries. The consensus is that having proof of onward travel and not overstaying the permitted duration should help mitigate potential issues.

Brad ********* · Answer

You could also get the DTV visa. That one will let you come and go as you want over the next 5 years with a maximum 6 month stay each entry.

Tod ********* · Answer

as people stated, it is doubtful you will have much issue with that planned travel because you're not taking the full 60 days you're stamped in for, and you always have proof of onward travel (that you're leaving)

Your travel plans are not out of the ordinary, and I'd say it will work until it doesn't 😮 which no one can predict,

BUT in your favor, you are not milking 60 days plus taking a 30 day extension then bouncing out/back to do it again. you have time out of the country between your trips and they are shorter than you get stamped in for, you should be okay

Graeme ******* · Answer

I have a friend  who works in NZ and has been coming here for about 7 years  visiting about 3-4 times a year for 3 weeks each time   has not had any problems at border  as yet.

Glyn ********** · Answer

Be sure to have a flight out you can show them...

Owen ********* · Answer

Well as I’m currently in the country I work I will just try a 30 day tourist visa and see what happens. As I said I’ve traveled the world for over 30 years working however, some times the stamps in passports depending on which countries cause issues.

Thanks everyone

Thanks everyone

Sergey ******** · Answer

No problems.

Graham ****** · Answer

What you or a friend have previously done for the past 20 years has very little relevance to what can be done today.

Bob ********** · Answer

My neighbor has been coming and going every month for at least 16 years never had a problem but he has a lot of history

James ******** · Answer

Suggest you get the METV multiple entry tourist visa from your Thai Embassy or Consulate in Canada.

With planning you can get up to 9 months of entries.

The METV is issued and valid for 6 months of entries into Thailand.

John ********** · Answer

Nobody can really answer this as each entry is at the discretion of the immigration officer you will stand in front of

Will I face issues traveling to Thailand multiple times a year on a tourist visa?

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