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Will I have a problem entering Thailand after multiple stays totaling 174 days?

Thailand Immigration Visa Exempt Stamp Long-term Stay Thailand Visa Rules Entry Requirements for Thailand

Oct 15, 2025

2 days ago

Eileen ************************

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Expect to arrive in Thailand Nov 9th. Since November 18 of 2024 I visited Thailand twice and stayed a total of 174 days. Will there be a problem entering?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The potential for entry issues into Thailand depends on your previous travel history and the discretion of the Immigration Officer. With a total of 174 days spent in Thailand on two visits since November 2024, it may be perceived that you are attempting to stay longer term rather than as a tourist. If you arrive on a Visa Exempt Stamp, there is a risk of being questioned or possibly refused entry. To mitigate this, it is recommended to apply for a visa that aligns with your intentions for a longer stay.

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Michael ********

Possibly or possibly not i would use a fast track service though to assist and make sure have return ticket and

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baht or equivilant cash. You got more days than me in country and i got a long term visa

a day ago

Phil ******

@Eileen ***********************

possibly why not ask immigration?

2 days ago

Gary ***********

I think if on visa exempt you could have a problem, nothing is ever guaranteed though

2 days ago

MD *******

Up to Immigration Officer.

2 days ago

Frankie *******

What i do is when i line up at immigration que i look for the line that moves fast.these officers just stamp n do the biometrics n let u past through unlike the slow lines r the ones officers r asking too much questions

2 days ago

Paul *******

It will always be up to the Immigration Officer who takes your passport when you arrive, Having said that, your past history of staying in Thailand indicates that you are not a tourist anymoe but are trying to stay longer term in Thailand. Therefore, if you attempt to arrive on a Visa Exempt Stamp, then you are lokely to be taken aside for questioning and possibly refused entry into Thailand. Best you obtain a visa appropriate to the reason for your stay in Thailand.

2 days ago

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

@Paul ******

I thought that only Thai immigration officers have this weird and stupid imagination that you can’t be a tourist for more than a few weeks!

2 days ago

Paul *******

@Bent ************

Most countrys and reasonalby minded people accept that up 90 days in a country is tourism. A good example of this is the international agreement that allows tourist to drive on their national licence (often also requires an International Drivers certificate) in a cnother country as a visitor - universally accepted as 90 days. After that visitors need to obtain a licence from the country (as in Thailand). After 90 day in a country being visited, a person is no longer consider a tourist.

2 days ago

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

@Paul ******

Says who?

a day ago

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

Tim **********

@Paul ******

I think it’s fine to come twice a year for even 60 days each time

But 174 days versus 120 is a different story

I’ve had no issues with 120 days last two years

But I have heard of many trying to get 180 days having issues

2 days ago

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Tim **********

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Will I have any problems entering Thailand on a visa exemption after previously staying for 90 days this year?

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