How Often Are You Allowed To Enter Thailand?

[carl_]

On 29 March I flew into Bangkok, got a 30-day on-arrival visa and flew back out of Bangkok to the UK on 6 May (I got 30 more days by crossing into Cambodia, where I spent about a week). So, I spent about 1 month in Bangkok all together. My question is, is there a minimum amount of time that I (a UK citizen) have to spend out of Thailand or can I fly back straight away and get another 30-day on-arrival visa? And if there is a required minimum amount of time, does the length of this time interval vary according to the type of visa you have?

[ovenman]

There is no minimum amount of time that one must stay outside the Kingdom before returning.

[carl_]

Phew! Thanks, Oven. Thought I'd just wasted £400 on a flight.

[rainman]

No minimum time like in the US where you get interrogated after coming in twice within the same week (happened to me before i got my long term visa there). I heard you may get questioned if you do it for several months, though..

[dr_Pat_Pong]

Phew! Thanks, Oven. Thought I'd just wasted £400 on a flight.

It is all up to the individual immigration officer. Usually you will be warned before they'll deny entry.

[gregchambers]

are u saying u went back to the UK just so you could come back to Thailand on a 30 day visa? while in the UK why don't you get a six month multi entry tourist visa which will give you three 60 day sessions if you time it right, each extendable by 30 days or just come and go as u like up to its expiration? Try the consulates if you live outside London

[Roger13]

Even if you live in London,

The consulates are reputably more helpful.

The one in Hull is recommened

and will issue Visa by Return Mail.

Roger