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Will I receive another 60-day visa exemption upon returning to Thailand after a trip abroad?

Oct 24, 2025
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Stephen *********
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If I fly into Bangkok and get the 60 day visa and then towards the end of that go elsewhere for a week or so and then fly back in to Thailand will I get another 60 days?
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Upon returning to Thailand after leaving for a week, you can receive another 60-day visa exemption. However, it's important to note that if you repeat this process multiple times, immigration officers may scrutinize your case further.
Jim *******
Yes, you will get next 60 days visa exemption. But, when you do it a 3rd time, Imm officer may question you.
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Stephen *********
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Thanks, but no one has actually answered the question.

Will I get another 60 day visa EXEMPT on FLYING back in to Thailand?

I am aware that I can do a border run and get 30 days.

I intend going to Vietnam for a week.
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Mark ***********
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you don’t have to do a border run to get the additional 30 days, you get that extension in any immigration office. After that you have to leave the country & re enter for another 60 days exemption but that is at the discretion of the immigration officer you get on the day
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Luebbener ********
The IO in front of you will decide… no matter what anyone else told you.🤷‍♂️
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J **************
Please stop the deluge of these questions
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Stephen *********
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@J *************
Am I not allowed to ask a question? Sorry that's a question!
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J **************
@Stephen ********
use the search feature
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Phil ******
@ANONYMOUS MEMBER its a VISA EXEMPT for 60 days. Then apply for a 30-day visa extension and do a border bounce with a company. You should be ok but as always up to immi
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Lynnette *******
You won't get a visa. But can enter for 60 days without a visa on entry ( visa-exempt).
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Mark ***********
You fly in and get 60 days visa exempt, not a visa. You can extend that exemption another 30 days. Then you must leave the country
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Stephen *********
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@Mark **********
Thanks. If I fly out to Vietnam and then back in again a week later do I get another 60 day visa exempt?
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James ********
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yes you do 👍🏻
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Mark ***********
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that is at the discretion of the immigration officer on the day. But you shouldn’t have a problem doing this once, but you may well have a problem trying it a third time
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David ******
its not a 60 day visa .
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Stephen *********
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@David *****
I think you know what I meant!
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Stan **********
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