If a US traveler has a triple entry tourist visa and wants to get another can they do it with a week in between or do they have to wait a certain amount of time first. I.e. if the last 2 month segment ended on the 1st of february and they flew to europe and got a another triple entry tourist visa could they use it 5 days later; does Thai Immigration make mention of time restrictions for this; does anyone know of someone who has used double/triple entry with little/no time and if its permissible. . .

THANKS!!!

A visa is good from the time issued until the use before date.Just enter Thailand within those dates and you are good for 60 days.

Thai immigration does not issue such visas - it is from a Consulate and they have individual rules. There is no set rule but 3 entry tourist visa are not commonly issued in the area of Thailand for anyone showing long term stay in Thailand.

Thanks Asiaexpat & Lopburi3. . the US traveller already has the triple entry tourist visa from one of the thai consulates in canada. What we're trying to figure out is: if when those 6 months are finished they get another triple entry from the same consulate or a consulate in europe, is that permissible (and more specifically , IMMEDIATELY permissible , like within a week or two; or does THAI immigration frown on it or rather see someone spend 2 months out of the country as someone else posted online) . The real concern is with the Thai Consulate's disclaimer that a tourist visa does not guarantee entry into Thailand and its at the sole discretion of the immigration officer whether a person is admitted. So, the nightname scenario being a person flies to europe/us to get the visa and back a week later and when they get to the airport for no reason (or maybe because its just back to back or something) are told no.

Is it safe to assume that if a person gets a triple entry from one of the thai consulates then theres not going to be any issues for that person when they get to immigration in Thailand. Is this something they state but happens less than 1% of time or you guys know of travellers who've done it within a week or two and had issues. . . .

Someone mentioned online Immigration's concern that people don't mis-use tourist visas for work

and thats why the embassies/consulates closest to Thailand not issuing them freely. Assuming a person isn't using it for that, then, another question is if Immigration had a concern with someone at the airport or said no do they offer the chance to show they're not working/misuing the visa etc.; is their any redress process you're aware of w/ Immigration.

If the visa is used correctly and you want the maximum number pf days, the last (third) entry can be made on the "must enter by date" on the visa. Upon entry you will get 60 days permission to stay that can be extended for 30 days at immigration, 1900 baht, even thought the visa is expired. You can then travel back to the US and immediately apply for another triple entry visa, there is no set time limit and it is up to tthe discretion of the issuing consulate. I don't know why you mention going to Canada, the consulate in Portland is very friendly and efficient. Here's their website:

Visa application porcedures, Portland Oregon.doc

Traveler already has visa from Canada (perhaps he just wanted to experience more of a weather change). If he can obtain another such visa it would normally be routine to enter Thailand with it. But as said if visa has validity of six months traveler could get almost nine months stay using it with extensions.

Off-topic post removed - poster has not said anything about having qualifications for a non-immigrant O visa and has been answered as best we can answer.

As said, the OP's question hasn't really been answered.

Yes, IF (and it's a big IF) the travellers can obtain another triple entry tourist visa they can return to Thailand.

It is extremely unlikely immigration would not allow them entry, unless there was something else to raise their suspicions.

There is no "certain amount of time" between visa being issued nor between entries into the Kingdom.

Some people cross the borders, obtain another visa and return asap regularly.

A single or double entry tourist visa shouldn't be a problem, at least not from an honorary consulate.

An embassy consular office or full consulate may query it.

If he can obtain another such visa it would normally be routine to enter Thailand with it.

How does that not provide an answer? If he can obtain another 3 entry visa (the question) it should be routine to use it for entry (the answer).

A visa is good from the time issued until the use before date.Just enter Thailand within those dates and you are good for 60 days.

"could they use it 5 days later" - answer above "from time issued"

It should be absolutely no problem for OP to obtain another 3 entry tourist visa. But that would depend upon whether the embassy or consulate where they apply issues them or not. A honorary consulate would be the best choice.

Entry on a new visa would also not be any problem.

Not forget the possibility to extend each VISA Entry 60 days inside TH at an Immigration for another 30 days for 1.900 Baht fee.

When you make that in a clever way you can stay close to 9 month in TH interrupted only by 2 Border runs to activate the Visa.

Just come back to TH before Visa validity expires, EU Tourist Visa 6 month, but in the region SEA mostly only 3 month validity.

A 3 entry Tourist Visa is so not use able anyway.

I lived on Tourist Visas, many, in the years for a long time in TH.

Tourist Visa with 2-3 entries in EU and US Canada should not be a problem to get

and should not need a waiting time before you apply.

Restriction can be enforced when you do that more times. Apply for Tourist Visa after Tourist Visa after Tourist Visa!

Tourist Visa with 1 entry will not be a problem in the SEA Region around TH.

2 entries in Vientiane and Savannaketh in Lao and elsewhere possible as I read.

3 entries? Maybe.

Thanks Asiaexpat & Lopburi3. . the US traveller already has the triple entry tourist visa from one of the thai consulates in canada. What we're trying to figure out is: if when those 6 months are finished they get another triple entry from the same consulate or a consulate in europe, is that permissible (and more specifically , IMMEDIATELY permissible , like within a week or two; or does THAI immigration frown on it or rather see someone spend 2 months out of the country as someone else posted online) .

Edited April 15, 201313 yr by ALFREDO

Hi, I've had multiple entry tourist visas in the past...when one would be due to end I would go to Laos/Cambodia and come back the next day with a brand new multiple entry visa...I never had any problems and this was done for over 2 years! (yes I know it's not the correct thing to do, but was the only visa I could get at the time...I'm now on the correct visa) however, I also want to point out that they may be tougher now on issuing visa after visa without a break. Im pretty sure one reason this was allowed with me was because im a young woman travelling with my blonde blue eyed toddler...that may sound silly but its true....the fuss he gets off thais (even police and immigration/border workers) is immense. This may not work for anyone else and its not something I would recommend to someone as it is in their right to refuse you entry.

Good luck

Thanks Asiaexpat & Lopburi3. . the US traveller already has the triple entry tourist visa from one of the thai consulates in canada. What we're trying to figure out is: if when those 6 months are finished they get another triple entry from the same consulate or a consulate in europe, is that permissible (and more specifically , IMMEDIATELY permissible , like within a week or two; or does THAI immigration frown on it or rather see someone spend 2 months out of the country as someone else posted online) . The real concern is with the Thai Consulate's disclaimer that a tourist visa does not guarantee entry into Thailand and its at the sole discretion of the immigration officer whether a person is admitted. So, the nightname scenario being a person flies to europe/us to get the visa and back a week later and when they get to the airport for no reason (or maybe because its just back to back or something) are told no.

Is it safe to assume that if a person gets a triple entry from one of the thai consulates then theres not going to be any issues for that person when they get to immigration in Thailand. Is this something they state but happens less than 1% of time or you guys know of travellers who've done it within a week or two and had issues. . . .

Someone mentioned online Immigration's concern that people don't mis-use tourist visas for work

and thats why the embassies/consulates closest to Thailand not issuing them freely. Assuming a person isn't using it for that, then, another question is if Immigration had a concern with someone at the airport or said no do they offer the chance to show they're not working/misuing the visa etc.; is their any redress process you're aware of w/ Immigration.

The visa will be finished 60 days after entering Thailand for the third time or upon exiting the Kingdom after the third entry has been used. Where you get a new one is up to you and to my knowledge there is no waiting period to come back into the Kingdom.

A three entry visa ends the day the 3rd entry is made or the date it use by is reached if no 3rd entry is made - it can no longer be used for anything - you remain here on your permitted to stay stamp and any extension you obtain after that entry.

A three entry visa ends the day the 3rd entry is made or the date it use by is reached if no 3rd entry is made - it can no longer be used for anything - you remain here on your permitted to stay stamp and any extension you obtain after that entry.

Absolutely.

Totally correct and to the point!

A three entry visa ends the day the 3rd entry is made or the date it use by is reached if no 3rd entry is made - it can no longer be used for anything - you remain here on your permitted to stay stamp and any extension you obtain after that entry.

When does the clock start? Does the 3rd entry need to be made within 180 days of the 1st entry, or must it be made within 180 day of the visa issue date? If one wants to stay 9 months (or as close as possible) then one needs to enter Thailand asap after the visas are issued...correct?

All three entries must be made before the expiration date shown on the visa.

7. Please note that the period of visa validity is different from the period of stay. Visa validity is the period during which a visa can be used to enter Thailand. In general, the validity of a visa is 3 months, but in some cases, visas may be issued to be valid for 6 months, 1 year or 3 years. The validity of a visa is granted with discretion by the Royal Thai Embassy or Royal Thai Consulate-General and is displayed on the visa sticker.

http://www.mfa.go.th/main/en/services/123/15405-General-information.html

A three entry visa ends the day the 3rd entry is made or the date it use by is reached if no 3rd entry is made - it can no longer be used for anything - you remain here on your permitted to stay stamp and any extension you obtain after that entry.

When does the clock start? Does the 3rd entry need to be made within 180 days of the 1st entry, or must it be made within 180 day of the visa issue date? If one wants to stay 9 months (or as close as possible) then one needs to enter Thailand asap after the visas are issued...correct?

The validity period starts on the date of issue.

For visas that allow more than one entry it is very important to get your visa as near to your planned travel date as possible.

Last year I obtained a triple-entry tourist visa from the LA consulate (cost was $40x3=$120). I simply entered '3' on the appropriate line on the application form ('Number of Entries Requested'), made the check out for $120, and mailed it in. There were no problems/no questions asked with it and I received my passport back promptly with 3 entries showing on the visa. This year, the online instructions (on the 'Tourist Visa Requirements for U.S. Passport holders' page at thaiconsulatela.org) are saying up to double-entry only, and the instructions attached to the form itself say single-entry ONLY for tourist visas! Has anyone obtained a triple- OR double-entry TOURIST visa from LA within, say, the last 3-6 months, or otherwise know for sure what the current allowance actually is? (Yes, I know single-entry only from neighboring countries; that's not my question, but am hoping that might explain why the form instns say single-entry only.)

It appears they are only doing 2 entries now.

I suggest that you contact one of the honorary consulates listed here for your visa: http://www.visetkaew.com/wp/directories/

They give fast turnarounds (same day at most) for mail applications and are easy to deal with.

It appears they are only doing 2 entries now.

I suggest that you contact one of the honorary consulates listed here for your visa: http://www.visetkaew.com/wp/directories/

They give fast turnarounds (same day at most) for mail applications and are easy to deal with.

Thanks for the suggestion. Couldn't hurt to fire off an email to one of the honorary consulates I guess. I was under the impression though that you're expected to use the consulate nearest you or "designated" for where you live (which is in my case LA).

Jurisdiction does not apply to honorary consulates.

I have read reports that the embassy does not apply it either.

Edited July 19, 201312 yr by ubonjoe

I'm sure you're correct. I've never heard of anyone having their visa application refused because they were "out of area". I'm just paranoid - 'don't want to be the test case... LOL

This map from Chicago consulate website that you move mouse pointer over to show jurisdiction for the embassy and official consulates does not show honorary consulates at all.

http://www.thaiconsulatechicago.org/jurisdiction_en.php

Edited July 20, 201312 yr by ubonjoe

Last year I obtained a triple-entry tourist visa from the LA consulate (cost was $40x3=$120). I simply entered '3' on the appropriate line on the application form ('Number of Entries Requested'), made the check out for $120, and mailed it in. There were no problems/no questions asked with it and I received my passport back promptly with 3 entries showing on the visa. This year, the online instructions (on the 'Tourist Visa Requirements for U.S. Passport holders' page at thaiconsulatela.org) are saying up to double-entry only, and the instructions attached to the form itself say single-entry ONLY for tourist visas! Has anyone obtained a triple- OR double-entry TOURIST visa from LA within, say, the last 3-6 months, or otherwise know for sure what the current allowance actually is? (Yes, I know single-entry only from neighboring countries; that's not my question, but am hoping that might explain why the form instns say single-entry only.)

It appears they are only doing 2 entries now.

I suggest that you contact one of the honorary consulates listed here for your visa: http://www.visetkaew.com/wp/directories/

They give fast turnarounds (same day at most) for mail applications and are easy to deal with.

I was traveling to LA from Boston to visit my daughter . I thought it would of been efficient to obtain a triple entry visa

with the Thai Embassy in LA. I called in June 2013 .To my dismay they were only giving as much as a Double Entry Visa's.

I called my Honorary Thai Consul in Boston she said no problem.I told her I was in LA .would she be kind enough

to send it to my LA address She said Yes, She also asked "Why I don't apply in LA. to which I said they are only giving doubles at this time. . I will send it off FedX 2 day express back and forth on August 9 2013 .I fly out of LA on August 21,2013.

Hope this helps

Edited July 24, 201312 yr by Mario2008
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It appears they are only doing 2 entries now.

I suggest that you contact one of the honorary consulates listed here for your visa: http://www.visetkaew.com/wp/directories/

They give fast turnarounds (same day at most) for mail applications and are easy to deal with.

Thanks for the suggestion. Couldn't hurt to fire off an email to one of the honorary consulates I guess. I was under the impression though that you're expected to use the consulate nearest you or "designated" for where you live (which is in my case LA).

The Visa instructions requirement at the Thai Embassy in LA says you must apply in the jurisdiction area."IS it etched in stone"??? ,many of the people here have said some do and some don't thats true .I have read another poster saying the Portland Oregon Consul is very accommodating.Google there number.

Only the embassy and official consulates in NY, LA, and Chicago fall under the jurisdiction rule.

Honorary Thai consulates do not.

Sweep mouse pointer over this map for jurisdiction and you will find no honorary consulates listed.

http://www.thaiconsulatechicago.org/jurisdiction_en.php

VERY helpful info about the increased flexibility of the honorary, as opposed to the official, consulates! Thanks! One more question though - about the validity window for tourist visas - six months from the date of issue. Does this mean the final entry must be made before the end of that six months, OR that the visa itself expires (and you have to be out of Thailand for the last time) before the end of the six months?

Visa expiration date is only for entry - you can remain beyond that date if it works out that way (enter on last day of validity for 60 days plus extension of another 30 days).