Can a US citizen apply for a 90-day Thailand visa from the Philippines?

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Jan 14, 2023

2 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

As a citizen of the United States can I apply for a Thailand 90 day visa while in the Philippines? The only reason I am going to the Philippines is I was warned by the immigration official at the airport upon my last entry to get my visa situation settled for long term or I would not be allowed entry into the kingdom.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A US citizen can apply for a 90-day Thailand visa while in the Philippines, but the application process is subject to the policies of the Thai embassy in the Philippines. There are discussions suggesting that the focus should be on acquiring a long-term visa instead of temporary tourist visas, as repeated short-term visa runs may lead to immigration complications. Additionally, some comments highlight alternative long-term options in the Philippines.

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Ron *******

Good luck obtaining a Thai 'O' visa for retirement in the Philippines

2 years ago

Kyong ****

Perhaps consider Philippines for long term retirement.

$10k in a Philippine bank vs $20k in a thai bank.

Thailand will be just a puddle hop away.

2 years ago

Mikie *********

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@Keao ******

I also have a good buddy living in the Philippines. I am headed there at the end of the month.

2 years ago

Kyong ****

@Mikie ********

safe journey brother 👍🏻

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Kyong ****

John **********

Jumping out of Thailand and applying for tourist visas isn't much of a strategy to live in Thailand and will fail at some point. I suspect what they meant was to get a long term visa

2 years ago

Paul *******

Unlike the Philippines, for Thailand you really can't live here on a tourist visa anymore. So get a retirement visa for your next visit.

2 years ago

Mikie *********

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@John *********

you are correct. I would like to obtain a retirement visa at some point.

2 years ago

John **********

@Mikie ********

sooner rather than later by the sounds of things

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Brandon ************

Probably, but it depends on the policy of the embassy there. You didn't say what kind of visa you'd be applying for though.

2 years ago

Mikie *********

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@Brandon ***********

I would like to obtain a retirement visa but am also considering retirement to the Philippines.

2 years ago

Holger *******

@Mikie ********

Philippines is much easier to just keep rolling over visa extensions without leaving the country even without a retirement visa. Probably worth trying it out for a few months to see how you like it, especially if you're not fully set up in Thailand yet.

2 years ago

Mikie *********

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Holger Mette I am headed to the Philippines in February. I have a good buddy who has a farm near General Santos city.

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Mikie *********

Brandon ************

@Mikie ********

you'd want to check the requirements on their website for a non-O visa

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