Back-to-back Tourist Visa

[andrewbkk]

Is there a limit on the number of back-to-back tourist visas you can have?

I have two back-to-backs from Vientienne. Can I get a third from the same consulate, or would I need to go somewhere else (ie, Suwannakhet)?

[thairookie]

There is, but nobody knows the exact number. It's at the discretion of the Consulate. You may also need to consider the accumulated period of your stay using TR. I believe anything less than 1 year is pretty safe.

[KAL]

I wish I knew what the max was also. I've had 6 back to back tourist visas and am sure I'm getting close to the limit! I have obtained most of my visas from the US and a couple from Singapore. When I go back to the US this summer for a month, I will apply for my 7th visa, so I guess we'll have to see. . . . . .

[Ayutthaya69]

some people have redsramp after 3 back to back so gl

[tropo]

I wish I knew what the max was also. I've had 6 back to back tourist visas and am sure I'm getting close to the limit! I have obtained most of my visas from the US and a couple from Singapore. When I go back to the US this summer for a month, I will apply for my 7th visa, so I guess we'll have to see. . . . . .

It will be interesting to see how you get on because your case is quite different from most back-to-back cases. You go all the way back to the US to get yours and spend some time there instead of just hopping over the border to Vientiane.

I don't think Vietiane or other counsulates in the region will take that into consideration. My belief is that they just do a quick count of stickers and don't take into consideration how long you've been out of Thailand or where you obtained them. The US consulates may look more closely.