Answered23 days ago
Can I extend my stay in Thailand beyond 90 days by applying for a tourist visa after my arrival?
OHi all booked my flight 2 months ago for a 4 month stay in ban chang at my own condo nw the rules have changed from 60 days to 30 days on arrival ,if I apply for single entry gives me 60 days then 30 days at immigration meaning total of 90 days can I go to load and apply there for another set visa and return to Thailand to complete my 4 months advice would be much appreciated or I'll half to change my flight and cost £300 many thanks 🙏👍
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The user inquires about staying in Thailand for 4 months given new visa regulations that limit initial entry to 30 days. They are considering applying for a single entry tourist visa initially, which allows for 60 days plus a possible 30-day extension at immigration. The user seeks advice on whether they can exit to Laos and apply for another visa to cover their remaining stay without incurring extra flight costs.
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Adam *********
My recommendation is to use punctuation. My head hurts from reading this and I don’t even know what ur question is!
Nigel ********
this is what I plan for a 4 month stay. Single entry tourist visa, after 58 days travel to penang for a few days. Come back in and get stamp for 30 days and then extent that another 30 at immigration.
Nigel ********
this is what I plan for a 4 month stay. Single entry tourist visa, after 58 days travel to penang for a few days. Come back in and get stamp for 30 days and then extent that another 30 at immigration.
Tod *********
that'll get you 4 months,
you can take the extension on the 60 day tourist visa or the 30 day visa exempt entry won't make any difference
you can take the extension on the 60 day tourist visa or the 30 day visa exempt entry won't make any difference
Vin *******
6 month METV. Problem over.
Don ************
Will how old are u apply fr perm 6 month visa if 50
Don ************
Will how old are u apply fr perm 6 month visa if 50
Graham ******
Don Longchamps The only 6 month visa is a Multi-entry Tourist Visa with no age restriction
Rob *******
Don Longchamps ... there is no 6 month visa, it's 90 day non O based on retirement followed by a 1 year extension.
Vin *******
6 month METV. Problem over.
Tod *********
Even before when it was 60 day free entry you would have been able to only get one 30-day extension giving you 90 days. What were you going to do for the extra 30 days you planned to stay? You're correct, to get the same time in country you'd have to apply for a single entry tourist visa, via the eVisa online website through the thai consulate in your country. Come here get stamped in for 60 days, take the one 30 day extension at the immigration office in the area where you stay from 1900baht. But you're still only at 90 days. You're going to have to exit and reenter the country to come back in on a free stamp 30 day entry to stay the planned 4 months
Tod *********
Even before when it was 60 day free entry you would have been able to only get one 30-day extension giving you 90 days.
What were you going to do for the extra 30 days you planned to stay?
You're correct, to get the same time in country you'd have to apply for a single entry tourist visa, via the eVisa online website through the thai consulate in your country.
Come here get stamped in for 60 days, take the one 30 day extension at the immigration office in the area where you stay from 1900baht. But you're still only at 90 days.
You're going to have to exit and reenter the country to come back in on a free stamp 30 day entry to stay the planned 4 months
What were you going to do for the extra 30 days you planned to stay?
You're correct, to get the same time in country you'd have to apply for a single entry tourist visa, via the eVisa online website through the thai consulate in your country.
Come here get stamped in for 60 days, take the one 30 day extension at the immigration office in the area where you stay from 1900baht. But you're still only at 90 days.
You're going to have to exit and reenter the country to come back in on a free stamp 30 day entry to stay the planned 4 months
Damo ***********
@Tod ********
could the OP apply for a METV and do a quick day trip somewhere and come back into Thai?Vin *******
Damo Fernandez why? METV is good for 6 months, 60 days each each entry. (Edit)
Graham ******
Damo Fernandez Save costs? Check the cost of a METV ;)
Damo ***********
@James *******
correct.. but the OP wants 4 months... so option for him to exit day 59 and come straight back in on the same Visa. No 1,900 thb extension fee etc. Costs = airfare.. if staying 4 months, he will need to exit/re-emter, so best to do day 58 or 59 etc and save costs.Damo ***********
Vin Gadjo A METV would allow the person to fly to Laos/Vietnam and then immediately come straight back into Thailand using the 'same' Visa.
Note Todd's earlier comment about applying for new Visa etc. The METV means no need to apply for 'new' visa in Thai consulate in Laos/Vietnam online, then go t consulate to pay, and then wait for that Visa to be approved. METV would save the 1,900 for 30 day extension and the cost of the 'new' Visa overseas.
It should be an easier transition through Thai Immigration because he would still have the 'vaild' METV which he will be stamped in for another 60 days upon re-entry to Thailand.
Leaving after 90 days in Thai, and returning 2-3 days later either on new Visa or Visa free (30 days) could raise the eyebrows of Thai Immigration.
[That is just my opinion, and I would personally go for the METV... leave day 59, and come straight back in. Only costs there is the airfares]
Note Todd's earlier comment about applying for new Visa etc. The METV means no need to apply for 'new' visa in Thai consulate in Laos/Vietnam online, then go t consulate to pay, and then wait for that Visa to be approved. METV would save the 1,900 for 30 day extension and the cost of the 'new' Visa overseas.
It should be an easier transition through Thai Immigration because he would still have the 'vaild' METV which he will be stamped in for another 60 days upon re-entry to Thailand.
Leaving after 90 days in Thai, and returning 2-3 days later either on new Visa or Visa free (30 days) could raise the eyebrows of Thai Immigration.
[That is just my opinion, and I would personally go for the METV... leave day 59, and come straight back in. Only costs there is the airfares]
Vin *******
@James *******
all visas can be extended.....
James ********
@Vin ******
and can be extended for ADDED 30 days at the local Thai immigration office for 1900 Thai baht.Vin *******
@James *******
yes, sorry. 60 days each time. Fixed.James ********
@Vin ******
not true. @Marianne *******
is correct ✅ Vin Gadjo No.
METV is good for 60 days each entry, which can be extended with another 30.
But the validity of the visa itself is 6 months.
Marianne ********
Vin Gadjo No.
METV is good for 60 days each entry, which can be extended with another 30.
But the validity of the visa itself is 6 months.
METV is good for 60 days each entry, which can be extended with another 30.
But the validity of the visa itself is 6 months.
William *********
OP@Tod ********
thank you Tod appreciate your reply was just wondering can I get a set at loas embassy to renter Thailand at end of the 90 days 👍👍Tod *********
@William ********
you'd have to BUY a single entry tourist visa from the thai consulate in Lao while you're there, apply online, go to the consulate to pay, then wait for the visa to be approved.. you said you only want 4 months here, so just take the 90 from the tourist visa and one extension, then use a service to bounce you out/back at the land border to get a free stamp 30 day visa exempt entry
Nigel ********
William Roberts this is what I plan for a 4 month stay. Single entry tourist visa, after 58 days travel to penang for a few days. Come back in and get stamp for 30 days and then extent that another 30 at immigration.
Nigel ********
Oops that was meant for Todd
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