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Can I obtain a 60-day Tourist Multi-entry visa in Malaysia after multiple consecutive visa exemptions?

Mar 20, 2018
8 years ago
Bob ********
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I’m finishing up my 4th consecutive 30 visa exempt. On my last re-entry the agent gave me the stink eye and said I can’t keep doing that, and need to get a visa. I’m going to MALAYSIA for 5 days next week. Should it be a pretty simple matter for me to get a 60 day Tourist Multi-entry in Malaysia, and come back with a blissful welcome?
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The individual is seeking advice on obtaining a 60-day Tourist Multi-entry visa from a Thai consulate in Malaysia after completing four consecutive 30-day visa exemptions. Responses indicate that if the person meets specific requirements—such as evidence of 20,000 baht in a bank account, proof of onward travel, and confirmed lodging—they should not encounter issues acquiring the visa.
Tod *********
Meet the requirements at the thai consulate you're applying at and you shouldn't have a problem. Be prepared to show proof of 20K baht in a bank account, proof of onward travel and proof of a hotel booking or confirmed lodging.
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Bob ********
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Thank you!
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Bob ********
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In 4 months I did 2 2-day trips to KL & one extension since early December. I think I’m good to get 60 day single entry next week.
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Tod *********
@Bob *******
, you shouldn't have any problem pulling a single entry tourist visa from any of the thai consulates in S/E Asia if you meet their requirements.

You don't have any history of back-2-back tourist visas at all.
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Bob ********
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Thank you for the help everybody!!
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Tod *********
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yep, you got a Non-O then you got a year extension. The only time you actually have to stay inside the country is during 14 day under consideration period.

After that you'd get a 90 day Non-O and if you needed to leave you'd get a re-entry permit to keep the stamp alive so you could apply for a year extension when you had 45 days left on the stamp.

You shouldn't have a problem getting a single entry tourist visa in Malaysia, just make sure you meet the requirements at the consulate you're applying at is all and you'll be fine.
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Bob ********
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Bob ********
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555 Sorry Tod, O A must have been the wrong term. I’ve had a retirement visa before. It involved probably that non-o you mentioned, that I believe was single entry. Which as you describe means I have to sit tight 45 days? I think? When I get back, I will pursue the retirement visa again, just have to get back in the door Match 31.
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yeah, you didn't have an O-A anything from inside the country :/

You can only get an O-A visa from the thai consulate in your country before you come here. It requires a police background check, and a medical certificate.

You can apply for a 90 day Non-O visa at the thai immigration office when you have 15 days or more left on your current stamp (there is no rule about being here 60 days). You apply, it goes under consideration for 14 days and you go back to get the Non-O visa and the 90 day stamp inked into your passport. THEN you wait until you have 45 days or less left on that stamp and go back to the immigration office and apply for a yearly extension.
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Bob ********
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I know O A is only available when in Thailand. Tourist visa only available outside.
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I had an O A retirement from Chang Wattana 2 years ago, plan to get again. But it starts with 60 days staying in the country. I’ve had to leave a couple times. I plan to get another O A Retirement visa, when I know I can stay put 60 days. Right now, going to KL Monday. Want to come back on tourist 60 day, then when back on BKK start O A process again at Chiang Wattana.
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Paul *********
In that case ignore my previous comment.
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Tod *********
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, you can't get an O-A visa from any thai consualte in Asia :/
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Paul *********
If you qualify for an O A retirement visa you can get a 12 month multi entry and come and go as you please. I’d recommend Savanaket Laos.
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Bob ********
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Thank you Todd. Never had a tourist visa, but have had a retirement visa 2 years ago, plan to get another retirement visa, but have to stay in the country 60 days first. I keep coming and going so multi entry has been important.
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Ron *******
4 consecutive visa exempts. If you've extended them, that's an 8 month stay. Going for a visa brings that too nearly a year. Might be an interesting result. Let us know how it go's.
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Tod *********
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, then go to the thai consulate in Vientiane (hands down the most user friendly thai consulate in Asia) and get a tourist visa instead
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Bob ********
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I’m a little leery of getting stuck in Malaysia, with all my belongings sitting in a Bangkok hotel room.
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Ron *******
I believe they look at at total entry's and over what space of time. I guess nobody knows for sure what they look at.
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Tod *********
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, I don't believe thai consulates take into account how many visa exempt entries you have when they issue tourist visas. They just look at your tourist visa history.
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Ron *******
Ok Bob. I was going to say you may want to avoid Malaysia.
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Bob ********
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I only extended one for use of 5 extra days. I’ve been in & out for 4 months, not a steady 8 month stay.
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Tod *********
In Malaysia you have 3 thai consulates you can use:

Penang, Kuala Lumpur & Kota Bharu.
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Tod *********
You aren't just gonna fill out the form and get the visa. Those days are gone :O

Make sure you look at the website of the thai consulate you're going to apply at and meet all the requirements listed. (y) Then you won't have a problem.

Many consulates want proof of 20K baht in a bank account, proof of onward travel within 60 days and proof of a hotel booking or confirmed lodging.
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Tod *********
you aren't gonna get a 6 month METV from any thai consulate in S/E Asia
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Jeremy ********
Just fill out all the paperwork and have the money available, along with all the other required documents...should be no problems
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