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Can I stay in Thailand for 3-6 months on a Tourist Visa and then return for another 3-6 months?

David ******
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Some advise please on the new visa requirements.

I plan on staying in Thailand for 3 to 6 months then returning to the UK for 1 month then flying out to again for another 3 to 6 months, could this be done on a Tourist Visa or would i need a 1 year single / multiple entry Visa

Any advice would be welcome
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The user is seeking advice on visa options for an extended stay in Thailand, indicating a plan to stay for 3 to 6 months, return to the UK for a month, and then return to Thailand for another 3 to 6 months. The community offers varying opinions, suggesting that a long-term visa such as a NON-O may be necessary, especially for extended periods exceeding 6 months. Some comments emphasize the need for a specific visa type based on age and financial requirements, urging the user to consult official embassy or consulate sources for accurate information.
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David ***********
David ***********
I believe they will not see you as a tourist. You will need a visa. Check the website of the Thai Consulate in your home country
Jo **********
Jo **********
@David **********
There are no new visa requirements
Sean **********
Sean **********
This is the exact reason they have become stricter
Michael ************
Michael ************
There are no new visa requirements...
Martyn ***********
Martyn ***********
Your question is so vague (3-6 months? It makes a difference obvs) and missing so much information it's hard to answer correctly....
Mark ******
Mark ******
Why don't you ask an Embassy /Consulate near you? from the horses mouth....
J **************
J **************
Since you will be here 11 months you need a 1 year something or 2-6 month
Bob **********
Bob **********
Get a non-o before you come open a bank account and transfer in 800k baht season it for two months and get your 1 year extension and a re entry permit provided your over 50
John *********
John *********
Age dependent mate, but get a visa, I am possibly in trouble now, due to re enter thailand Friday, and it's finger s crossed
Abey *********
Abey *********
They are after people like you who wants live long term in Thailand but don't want to go through getting a long term visa.
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Brandon ************
Brandon ************
You are asking how to live in Thailand. You live in Thailand by getting a long-term visa.
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