Hi,
I am a bit confused because of the visa requirements and possible overlaps.
Briefly to the info, I am 36 years old and from Germany.
The situation is that I have planned on the last trip to stay longer term in Thailand with the ED visa. Unfortunately there was a death in the family and big family problems, so I had to go back unexpectedly. I had applied for an ED visa through a language school, but did not come to pick it up because I had to leave quickly.
The last 3 Thailand trips were from
15 October 2022 - 30 October 2022 = 16 days (stamp on entry)
8 January 2023 - 29 January 2023 = 22 days (stamp on entry)
2 March 2023 - 13 May 2023 (45 days + extension) = 73 days (stamp on entry)
I want to go back to Thailand as soon as possible and apply for ED visa again to stay there long term and to learn the language. I am guaranteed to be able to fly from 8/27/2023, possibly even earlier.
Could I now enter again without a visa, i.e. only with the stamp at the airport, or from when and then extend this again by 30 days? If this is not possible, could I apply for a 60 day visa, or does the 180 day regulation also apply here?
The application for the ED visa is relatively lengthy on site.
I would be very grateful for help.
TLDR : Answer Summary
A German expat is seeking advice on visa options for returning to Thailand after dealing with family issues. They previously planned to apply for an ED visa through a language school but had to leave unexpectedly. They are unsure if they can enter Thailand again without a visa (using a stamp) or if they need to apply for a tourist visa with an extension. Community members suggest various options, including applying for a tourist visa before traveling or returning to their home country to apply for a long-term visa. They also noted that all visa applications should now be done online.
