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Can I travel to Thailand for 120 days by obtaining a 90-day visa and then returning for an additional visa on arrival after a trip to Vientiane?
I want to travel from the U.S. to Thailand for approximately 120 days next fall. I want to do this the easiest, least hassle, possible way. I can get a 90 day visa from home. After 90 days, can I fly to Vientiane for 5-6 days and return to Thailand and get a 30 day or 60 days visa on arrival?
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The user wants to travel to Thailand for approximately 120 days, starting with a 90-day Non-O visa from the U.S. After 90 days, they plan to exit Thailand for about 5-6 days and then return for a new visa, hoping to obtain a 30 or 60-day visa on arrival. Commenters affirm that after the 90-day Non-O visa, the user can indeed exit to a neighboring country (like Vientiane, Laos) and re-enter Thailand, where they would likely receive a 60-day visa exempt stamp upon entry. They should be prepared to show proof of accommodation, funds, and onward travel. It's also mentioned that they can potentially apply for a 30-day extension in Thailand should they need more time.
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Bob **********
Yes
Sean **********
Get 90 day visa and 1 30 day extension at immigration office
Jeff *************
You should be able to do another 60 days but you will only get a 7 day extension the 2nd time
Andreas *********
yes, you can enter on a 90-days Non-Imm-O visa and not even need amn onward travel proof flying on this visa type. You can exit Thailand to a neighbour country before the 90-days stay permit expires and definitely can expect to get stamped in for 60 days stay permit on a visa-exempt re-entry into Thailand. You should however be able to show the famous three proofs for this entry: cash, accommodation and onward travel. But please keep in mind: if you already have an extensive travel history to Thailand in your passport - then expect to be pulled aside and asked, or worst, get denied entry
Lew *******
OPAndreas Mueller I do have a 20 year history of Thailand travel, mostly twice a year but primarily under 60 days per trip. I’ve only had two visa extensions, both for medical reasons. I’ve done no border runs. I am currently in Thailand on a 90 day non imm O visa. My current plan for November is 90 days non-imm O followed by a short trip to Vientiane. Then return by air to Thailand for another 2-3 weeks. Your opinion?
Doug *******
Andreas Mueller I want to do exactly what you describe here. But in 2025 I foolishly followed the advice of an agency and did a third border run. No bad comments or flags from IO but could this cause problems if I exit before my current 90-day non O expires then return a few days later to get a 60-day stamp? My longterm plan is to get a second non O from the USA in the fall and finally do the full 12- month extension of stay after that. 🤷
Brandon ************
@Doug ******
Use a border bounce agency to take you out and back into Thailand. They can ensure you won't have any issues.Brandon ************
@Doug ******
It won't affect a non-O visa application.Doug *******
@Brandon ***********
Yes but I’ve just been concerned this could prevent my next non O application from being approved. I just need to get my house in the US sold and finally do the full retirement process in Thailand the appropriate way.
Sean *********
Multi tourist visa, 60 days and extend by 30 days at an immigration office, leave and return and do the same
Lew *******
OPIt seems that I can get a 90 day non O visa, then fly out of Thailand for a few days, then fly back to Thailand and get a 30-60 day visa on arrival stamp. Is that correct?
Charles ********
Lew Brown Just keep in mind that they may not let you back in, it’s a slight chance tho. You can also pay for another 30 day extension. 1900 baht pays for that extension and it’s all done on the up and up.
Lew *******
OPCharles Taylor you’re suggesting 90 day non O visa plus a 30 day extension? I’m concerned about being rejected for the 30 day extension. Otherwise this is definitely the easiest way to do it!
Lew *******
OPYes, you’re correct
Andreas *********
Lew Brown yes you can but only of your stamp history does not indicate a misuse of these visas and exempt entries for a longstay
Brandon ************
@Lew ******
You could do that. But it's not visa on arrival. It's visa exempt.Doug *******
@Brandon ***********
If he first enters with a 90-day non O then leaves for a few days and gets a 60-day stamp when returning will this raise any flags if he applies from his home country for a second 90-day non O a few months after leaving Thailand again?Brandon ************
@Doug ******
not likelyLew *******
OP@Brandon ***********
yes, visa exemptDoug *******
Lew Brown I hope you get a reliable answer to this because I also need to know.
Lew *******
OPYes I know that. I have 90 day non O visa now. But can I leave Thailand by air and return 6 days later and get a new visa on arrival stamp for 30-60 days?
Ralph *******
You can get a 90 day non O visa. There isn’t a 90 day tourist visa.
Philippe *********
If you want to extend visa waiver you will need to enter thailand by air
Ian ********
Get a60 day tousist vis can be extended in thailand at immigration for 30 days (1900 bht)
Then fly out as you say come back and get a 60 day visa exempt if you want a bit longer the visa exempt can be extended by 30 days as well.
You could get a 60 day visaexempt on first entry but safer now a days to have a proper visa. Second entry won't be an issue on exempt
Then fly out as you say come back and get a 60 day visa exempt if you want a bit longer the visa exempt can be extended by 30 days as well.
You could get a 60 day visaexempt on first entry but safer now a days to have a proper visa. Second entry won't be an issue on exempt
Jack ********
Ian Sutton without knowing his history how can you recommend this ?
John **********
If you don't have a history of being in Thailand you could just come in visa exempt, get stamped in the for 60 days, exit Thailand to a nearby country for a couple of days and get another 60 days. You can extend this by 30 days if you need a bit of additional time
Tor *********
This guy is correct and is definitely the most hassle free way paperwork wise. It’s usually not too expensive to do a border hop back and forth.
Wannikea *********
Apply for an METV Visa in your home country. It's multiple entry good for six months, you can squeeze nine out of it. You'll need to show a flight into Thailand, a ticket out within 60 days, and then return ticket to Thailand sometime after that
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