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Will I need a visa for my upcoming trip to Thailand if I've visited multiple times this year?
Hiya everyone I've been on holiday twice already this year staying with my girlfriend at her home in udon Thani I've booked and paid for a flight back over Christmas 16th dec till 5th of January and didn't realise i would need a visa and now no time to get one I'm from the UK and have a UK passport over the last few years I've been 6 times with no problems any advice or do I cancel and lose my money for the flight
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The user is uncertain about needing a visa for their upcoming trip to Thailand, as they have visited multiple times before without issues. The community responses assure them that as a typical tourist visiting for short stays and avoiding visa overstays or extensions, they should not face problems entering Thailand. They are encouraged to proceed with their plans and enjoy their visit.
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Charlie ********
I think immigration are bothered about long visa exempt stays with extensions tagged on each stay and only a few days between entries. Coming several times a year for a few weeks at a time with weeks or months in between should be no problem.
Roger *******
Do nothing. Arrive and enjoy! 🍷
Terry *********
You're fine, you're a tourist who stays within the original visa without extending, but. likes to return often, exactly the kind of person they like, no border bouncing, no extensions, and a money spending mindset! Merry Christmas!
Charmae *******
You'll be fine
Andy ******
It's people staying there maximum time on visa exempt and also extensions that they are looking at ,you should be fine
Ian **********
My 6th trip since April no issues at all.
Elliot ********
You’ll be fine. I went for two weeks in April 3 weeks in September and another two weeks in November.
Straight through no questions asked. Enjoy 🍺
Straight through no questions asked. Enjoy 🍺
Garrie *********
37 days in 2 trips, if they have a problem with that then their rules have kinda gone too far.
John ******
Normal tourist...nothing to worry about. Thailand is bothered by visa scammers, you will be fine.
Umer **************
Please do keep this updated so we can see what happens upon arrival. I think you should be fine.
John *****
I wouldn't mention if questioned a girlfriend.
How long have you stayed this year? Ever done a border run?
How long have you stayed this year? Ever done a border run?
Nickna******
@John ****
why not mention gf if asked?
Graham ******
Nickname9876 a tourist does not (already) have a girlfriend ;)
J **************
Nickname9876 immigration pulls you aside to get a different visa
Nickna******
@J *************
ok thanks didn't realize thatDerek *****
OP@John ****
37 days and no I've i haven't
Robert ******
@Derek ****
I entered Thailand today. Two previous visa exempt entries already this year,23 days each time. I use my Thai wife’s address for the DTAC and in the drop down box for accommodation I click other and type ‘Staying in family home’. Reason for visit I click holiday. Enjoy. You have no worries about entering Thailand🍺🍺John *****
@Derek ****
You should be fine, have some cash, if questioned you love the mountains, nightlife and golf.
Lynnette *******
@Derek ****
should be ok. Don't mention gf. You're a tourist, on holiday, meeting friends. Accomodation booking ( 1 night cancellable? ) cash, proof of leaving.
Stuart *********
Not an issue. You’re a typical tourist and won’t raise any red flags for immigration.
Jen ***
@Stuart ********
im getting ready to fill out the customs online form what do they mean by point of embarkation? My flights starts in USA and I have a transfer in TPE what flight should I list or point of embarkation?
Michael ********
@Jen **
port of embarcation is country you left from. In case of multiple flights you put the one you enter onMichael ********
@Jen **
You give your country you leave from this is primarily for health reaons. If you are coming from a country that requires you to show a yellow fever certificate. Your TDAC will then require you to upload a copy of your vaccination certificate. For flight it is the flight that lands in Thailand. I work a lot in Africa so my first entry after May I went and asked to clarify everything as we used to have to fill out a seperate form. You still have to go to the booth in airport and they check your seat number and give you a slip. Basically if you become ill they can see who you were sitting next toJen ***
@Michael *******
the country the flight originated not the transfer flight? People give different information. Seems you give where you flight originally left from but the transfer flights number if you have a transfer through another country like TPE under 12 hours?Activity
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