desperado9 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 I'm a U.S. citizen who recently obtained a 60-day, multi-entry Thailand tourist visa. Is there a limit to the number of times per year that I can obtain such a visa? I plan to leave before the end of January (2024) but may return in August. I'm thinking it will be too late to re-enter using my initial visa so I will need to re-apply for a new one. Is this allowed? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 (edited) I'm a US citizen and last month I entered Thailand for the 9th time in 2023 with no visa at all. Unless you're planning on staying beyond the 30 days afforded by visa exempt, I wouldn't bother with a visa at all. To be clear, I stay about a week at a time, once a month. Entering Suvarnabumi. I may suggest differently if you're planning to stay for an extended period as opposed to quick in and outs. Depends on exact details of your travel plans. Edited January 10 by impulse 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Daley Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 Just keep extending it. You can keep doing it for 6 months and then have to change it to be an ED visa. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 1 hour ago, desperado9 said: ..so I will need to re-apply for a new one. Is this allowed? Yes, this is allowed and Thailand will welcome you back with open arms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 1 hour ago, desperado9 said: I plan to leave before the end of January (2024) but may return in August. I'm thinking it will be too late to re-enter using my initial visa so I will need to re-apply for a new one. Not sure what visa you have. A METV provides a 60 day stamp on entry and without extension you need to exit and reenter Thailand.. Your visa has valid until date. Don't follow the exit prior to end January and may return August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danderman123 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 54 minutes ago, impulse said: I'm a US citizen and last month I entered Thailand for the 9th time in 2023 with no visa at all. Unless you're planning on staying beyond the 30 days afforded by visa exempt, I wouldn't bother with a visa at all. To be clear, I stay about a week at a time, once a month. Entering Suvarnabumi. I may suggest differently if you're planning to stay for an extended period as opposed to quick in and outs. Depends on exact details of your travel plans. What's your recommendation for intervals between visa exempt visits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 6 minutes ago, Danderman123 said: What's your recommendation for intervals between visa exempt visits? The post you quoted is an outliner. 9 entries in one year each only a week makes it atypical. Not relevant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desperado9 Posted January 11 Author Share Posted January 11 14 hours ago, impulse said: I'm a US citizen and last month I entered Thailand for the 9th time in 2023 with no visa at all. Unless you're planning on staying beyond the 30 days afforded by visa exempt, I wouldn't bother with a visa at all. To be clear, I stay about a week at a time, once a month. Entering Suvarnabumi. I may suggest differently if you're planning to stay for an extended period as opposed to quick in and outs. Depends on exact details of your travel plans. Thanks but I plan to stay longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 3 minutes ago, desperado9 said: Thanks but I plan to stay longer. I have no experience staying longer, so no advice. Other than, "don't do what I did, then". Best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caldera Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 This really depends on your individual embassy, there's no hard rule. Factors like your age might come into play as well; does the consular officer believe that you likely have the time and the means for long holidays or is it more likely that you (ab)use your extended stays in Thailand to work here illegally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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