When Can I Enter Thailand Again ?

[boyke59]

Dear friends, just returned from my Thai-holiday today. My question is when can I go back ?

My entering was october 8; visum valid until nov.9th

Left october 21 (today)

When can I go back (90 days later ?)

Thanks for your help

[sbk]

Have you been in thailand before the 8 oct arrival?

[Maestro]

...just returned from my Thai-holiday today. My question is when can I go back ?

My entering was october 8; visum valid until nov.9th

Left october 21 (today)

When can I go back (90 days later ?)

You may go back to Thailand already today, if you wish.

Starting 1 October 2006, you are permitted to stay in Thailand for a total of 90 days based on visa-exempt entries (30-day stamp on arrival) within any 180-day period.

If your last entry into Thailand on 8 October was with a visa – you mention a “visum”, and a visa-exempt entry would not have given you permission to stay until 9 November – that 14-day period of stay is not counted as part of the afore-mentioned 90 days.

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Maestro

[Sophon]

...just returned from my Thai-holiday today. My question is when can I go back ?

My entering was october 8; visum valid until nov.9th

Left october 21 (today)

When can I go back (90 days later ?)

You may go back to Thailand already today, if you wish.

Starting 1 October 2006, you are permitted to stay in Thailand for a total of 90 days based on visa-exempt entries (30-day stamp on arrival) within any 180-day period.

If your last entry into Thailand on 8 October was with a visa – you mention a “visum”, and a visa-exempt entry would not have given you permission to stay until 9 November – that 14-day period of stay is not counted as part of the afore-mentioned 90 days.

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Maestro

Just a word of warning.

It sounds like the OP might belive his visa (if indeed it was a visa) is still valid (quote: "visum valid until nov.9th"). Since the visa is already used, then depending on where he is from he might need to obtain a new visa.

If, however, his first visit was on a visa exemption, then as mentioned he should be able to come back tomorrow.

Sophon

[boyke59]

I thank for the quick responce.

With visum I mean the following. I got 30 day stamp in my passport when arriving at the Airport Bangkok. It mentions valid until 9 november.

I be a bit more specific; I want to go back 22 january 2007 for three weeks. Is that possible ?

Thanks for your help

[Sophon]

I thank for the quick responce.

With visum I mean the following. I got 30 day stamp in my passport when arriving at the Airport Bangkok. It mentions valid until 9 november.

I be a bit more specific; I want to go back 22 january 2007 for three weeks. Is that possible ?

Thanks for your help

What you got was a permission to enter without a visa. The stamp probably says "Admitted until 9 november" as opposed to a visa that would be valid for entry until a certain date. I know it sounds like I am nit-picking (and I probably am), but if people misunderstand your circumstances the answers you get could be wrong.

But to answer your question: Yes, you will have no problems coming back in January.

Sophon

Edited October 21, 2006 by Sophon

[tropo]

Dear friends, just returned from my Thai-holiday today. My question is when can I go back ?

My entering was october 8; visum valid until nov.9th

Left october 21 (today)

When can I go back (90 days later ?)

Thanks for your help

Boyke, it would be necessary to know what nationality you are.

We're assuming that in January you could enter on a 30-day stamp (visa-exempt), but that would depend on your nationality as not all nations can enter "visa-exempt" for 30 days. Some nationalities ALWAYS require a visa.

I don't know what nations are exempt or not, but someone on here would be able to give you more exact information if your nationality is not included in the visa-exempt category.

PS. There is an inconsistency with your dates. October 8 to November 9 is 33 days, which is an odd number of days for any tourist stamp.

[backflip]

"The stamp probably says 'Admitted until 9 november' as opposed to a visa that would be valid for entry until a certain date. I know it sounds like I am nit-picking"

Not nit-picking at all, and is the point which allows many of the panicked "tourists" to remain in Thailand. The "visa on arrival" and "toursit visa" programs are separate and distinct.

[lopburi3]

Basic answer is that you should not have any problem with another 3 week visit.

The date of entry and date required to leave Thailand are indeed suspect on original post - either that stamp was set wrong or the poster has typed the dates wrong. But it makes no difference in the answer to his question.