Can I enter Thailand on a visa waiver from the UK and then upgrade to a tourist visa?

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Feb 21, 2022

3 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hello, I was wondering whether it's possible to enter Thailand on a visa waiver card from the UK and then upgrade to a visa of some kind, perhaps a 3-month tourist visa?  I was considering visiting an immigration office after a week or so.  Thanks in advance for any advice.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The discussion addresses whether someone from the UK can enter Thailand on a visa waiver and subsequently upgrade to a 3-month tourist visa. Multiple comments clarify that while it's possible to enter on a visa waiver, one cannot convert it to a tourist visa from within Thailand. It is recommended to apply for a 60-day electronic tourist visa before traveling or consider obtaining a non-immigrant visa based on eligibility.

Gary ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thank you for the information.

3 years ago

James ********

@Gary *******

are you married to Thai?

Or father of Thai child?

What visas have you used to live in Thailand so many years ?

3 years ago

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James ********

Wannikea *********

You cannot change to a tourist visa of any type from inside Thailand.

3 years ago

Pauline *******

The tourist e visa is very easy to do before you leave UK. Then you have no worries when you arrive.

3 years ago

Bim *******

@Pauline ******

if you wanted a 60 day do you have to show funds in the UK

3 years ago

Pauline *******

@Bim ******

I just sent a screenshot of recent bank balance. I applied on Fri afternoon and received evisa by email on Monday morning. £30. After 60 days you go to immigration to get 30day extension

3 years ago

Bim *******

@Pauline ******

OK. Thank you. I don't have a UK bank account as we moved out money to Thailand 9 years ago. If these Covid extensions don't hold up I have to go back to the UK. May have to rely on the 30 exemption

3 years ago

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Bim *******

Bobby ********

There's no three month tourist visa, but there are several non-immigrant visas if you qualify

3 years ago

Gerald ********

The stv visa gives you 90 days which you can extend twice 90+90+90(270)

3 years ago

Bobby ********

Gerald Blairs. It's not available in Thailand. It has to be applied for in the applicant's home country, so not really what the OP was asking.

3 years ago

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Bobby ********

Gooddy *******

Easier to get a 60 day electronic tourist visa from the Thai embassy in London which you can extend once for 30 days giving total of 90 days.

3 years ago

Robert *******

Yes it is possible, but it is much more convinient and easy to apply for the correct visa before you travel, you can use the on line application site:

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3 years ago

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Robert *******

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