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Can I Apply for a 6 Month Tourist Visa While in Phuket, Thailand?
Jun 20, 2020
6 years ago
Arianna *********
ORIGINAL POSTERThis may be a dumb question but, I’m an American currently in Phuket, will I be able to apply for a 6 month tourist visa while here in Thailand at immigration or do I need to be in the US (or possibly just go to a neighboring country?) thanks in advance! 👍🏽
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An American in Phuket inquired about the possibility of applying for a 6-month tourist visa while in Thailand. Responses indicated that such a visa typically needs to be applied for in the home country or a country of residency, and given the current situation with closed borders, applying from Thailand might not be possible. Recommendations included considering going on amnesty until new visa information is released.
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Robert *******
The question is answered and even more.
What all other routes are to stay inside Thailand is for the OP to find out, not for us to explain on each and every question. Thanks for the input
What all other routes are to stay inside Thailand is for the OP to find out, not for us to explain on each and every question. Thanks for the input
Benjamin ******
As of right now, the borders are closed and the consulates or embassies are not selling visas. I recommend going on amnesty and staying on amnesty until new information is released.
James **************
You could go to a neighbouring country and apply for a single entry tourist visa.
But that is out of the window at the moment as borders are.closed.
But that is out of the window at the moment as borders are.closed.
Robert *******
You apply for the 6 months Multiple Entry Tourist Visa in the country where you have residency.
Bill ******
There are two types of tourist visas. One is a single entry visa that you can obtain anywhere. That is good for 60 days and can be extended for a total of 90 days before you have to leave.
The other is a multiple-entry tourist visa. Also good for 60-days but can be extended for a total of 90-days
However you can leave after 90-days and re-enter and start a new 60-days.
You can obtain a single-entry in most neighboring countries. The multiple-entry is pretty much only available in your country of legal residence.
At the moment, nobody knows what the situation will look like after the amnesty period ends.
Right now, you would likely not be able to re-enter. And you would need special permission that which is unlikely for a tourist visa.
When the amnesty ends, most folks will need to leave and it is unclear whether or not they would have a way to come back in until Thailand normalizes tourism entries.
The other is a multiple-entry tourist visa. Also good for 60-days but can be extended for a total of 90-days
However you can leave after 90-days and re-enter and start a new 60-days.
You can obtain a single-entry in most neighboring countries. The multiple-entry is pretty much only available in your country of legal residence.
At the moment, nobody knows what the situation will look like after the amnesty period ends.
Right now, you would likely not be able to re-enter. And you would need special permission that which is unlikely for a tourist visa.
When the amnesty ends, most folks will need to leave and it is unclear whether or not they would have a way to come back in until Thailand normalizes tourism entries.
Shayne **********
@Robert ******
in your country of residence outside Thailand.Robert *******
@Shayne *********
If you country of residence is Thailand, you do not need a tourist visa to be inside Thailand. But thanks to explain the differenceReply to
Robert *******
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Arianna *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Robert ******
ahh I see, so I would have to go back to the US, that’s tough for me since I’ve been nomadic for 2 years and haven’t been back to the States since...Robert *******
@Arianna ****
I do not think the US is giving you any problem for leaving the country that long on return.Barrie *************
@Robert ******
She doesn't like the advice she has been given. Doesn't answer.Robert *******
@Barrie ************
I got used to that, people do not like the Thai immigration act and the rules and regulations of the Royal Thai Police Immigration Bureau,But somehow they love to stay inside Thailand,
Arianna *********
ORIGINAL POSTERI was simply inquiring, thanks for your input, I have no problem following the rules and regulations, hence my question.
Barrie *************
@Arianna ****
No problem, Good luck to you.Barrie *************
@Robert ******
Very true. Don't waste your time. You have enough to do already.Arianna *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Barrie ************
you really need to calm down. I’m so terribly sorry I didn’t respond RIGHT AWAY believe it or not people can be busy 🙄 to Robert, I’m thankful for your insights, thanks again. Reply to
Arianna *********
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