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How long can you stay in Thailand per year using a Visa on Arrival or Visa Exempt Entry?

Feb 20, 2025
2 days ago
Joe *******
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Hello,

Could anybody tell me how long can you stay in Thailand per year using a visa on arrival just coming and going every 60 days?

I heard it’s 6 months per calendar year and was hoping someone knows the answer.

Thanks
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The ability to stay in Thailand using a Visa Exempt Entry for 60 days, followed by exits and re-entries, is not strictly limited in terms of time; there is no specific annual limit on entries. However, after a stay of 90 days using these entries, immigration officers may perceive frequent visits as an attempt to live in Thailand rather than visit as a tourist. Entry will ultimately depend on the discretion of the immigration officer at the time, and if they believe you are not entering for tourism, you risk being denied entry. It is recommended to apply for an appropriate long-term visa that matches your intended stay.
Ryan ******
If you mean on a 60 day rotation, like 60 days in and 60 days our, please clue me in to the visa you can work that on.
Jim ********
You cannot live in Thailand on tourist entry stamps. Immigration officers are not stupid. They see a pattern in your behaviour, you will be denied entry and a possible black mark on your immigration record
Mark ******
Just get a proper visa for your requirements....avoid hassles/problems at immigration every time you enter/leave the Kingdom
Paul *******
1. It is not a Visa on Arrival, rather it is a "Visa Exempt stamp.' 2. If you get the 60 day visa exempt stamp and extend by a further 30 days at the Immigration office, Immigration class you as a tourist. If you then attempt to enter again on a visa exempt stamp, Immigration rightly consider that after on 90 day stay in the country that you are no longer a tourist but that you are attempting to live long term in the country. While there is no legal limit to the number of Visa exempt entries, once the Immigration officer believes that you are no longer visiting the country as a tourist he will deny you entry. 3. If you have already stayed for 90 days on a visa exempt entry, then in future to guarentee entry into Thailand, you need to obtain a long term visa suitable to the reason for your stay.
James ********
If you read the MANY posts about your question...you would find out that there's NO limit on entry into Thailand as Visa Exempt Entry each year.

However your entry is at the discretion of the Thai Immigration Officer who greets you on arrival.

And it's apparent that Thai Immigration Officers are More strict now than before in questioning those who are seeking to enter Thailand many times. With DENIED entry.

Suggest you get the correct Thai Visa for your planned visits and stays in Thailand.
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