How many times can I overstay in Thailand?

In the past people could do infinite border runs (leaving by a land border and re-entering, getting a new visa exemption in the process) however as of January 1, 2018 you can only do 2 border runs per calendar year (any more and you will likely be denied).



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Many people arrive by plane and then leave by train or boat. The visa is valid for 6 months after it is approved. This means that people have 6 months to use the visa and enter Thailand as often as they like from the date their visa is approved.

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Thai Visas are issued for single or multiple entries, usually for a period of thirty days to a year. In the case where a visa is issued for a single-entry, if you leave the country, you cannot re-enter, even if you have not exhausted the number of days you were given. This is where a Thailand Re-Entry Permit comes in.

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These are the two laws you need to pay attention to. In other words, you can enter Thailand as many times a year as you like without a visa, as long as you do so via an airport, and you have not stayed 182 days or longer in a 12-month period.

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Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements
U.S. citizen tourists entering Thailand for fewer than 30 days do not require a visa. We strongly recommend that your passport be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your arrival in Thailand to avoid possible denied entry.

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Thailand Visa Overstay Goes Up to 500 Baht A Day - Travel Happy. August 2023: Thailand has reopened to tourists. See our Can I Travel To Thailand page.

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Visa Overstays
If an individual does not depart Thailand prior to expiration of his/her airport permit or visa, the individual is in the country illegally. In order to depart Thailand, it will be necessary to pay an overstay fine. The fine for overstaying a visa is 500 Baht per day, up to a maximum of 20,000 Baht.

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Thailand Elite members will get a 1-year stamp of stay permit per each entry to Thailand. With an annual 1-year stay extension service available, Thailand Elite member is entitled to have a long-term stay in Thailand without having to worry about any immigration hassles at all.

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