Do I need to apply for a 60-day Thai visa in person at the embassy in Malaysia, and can I extend it in Phuket?

Feb 25, 2024
8 months ago
Chris ***********
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As a Brit currently living in Malaysia, can someone please confirm that for a 60 day Thai visa I must do it in person at the Thai embassy and cannot do it online. And that I can extend for a further 30 days once I’m in Phuket? Many thanks for your help in advance.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
Yes, you need to apply for a 60-day Thai visa in person at the Thai embassy in Malaysia, as they do not offer online applications currently. Once in Thailand, you can extend your tourist visa for an additional 30 days while in Phuket.
Bart **************
Correct
Dan ********
I’m heading for a visa run on Thursday to Laos. How long do 60 day visas take for processing? Or do I get one at Thai embassy at the border?
Frank **********
@Dan *******
there is no Thai Embassy at the border.
Dan ********
@Frank *********
ok so apply online? What is turn around? Happy to stay in Laos until it gets approved.
Jan ******************
@Dan *******
in fact you need to book an online appointment
Dan ********
@Jan *****************
perfect thanks for that!!
Jan ******************
@Dan *******
I don’t know if you’re able to apply online, but you could make an appointment online and often pick up your passport the day after or after two days.
Dan ********
@Jan *****************
at the Thai embassy not at the border? Ok cool cheers.
Jan ******************
@Dan *******
Yes at the border you can just do a visa bounce and get 30 visa exemption. Visa has to be applied at embassies or consulates.
Tom *********
The 6 month multiple entry TR60 is a good choice for long term stays. Requires 2 border run exits, or 1 extension and 1 exit in 6 months.
Chris ***********
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@Tom ********
Thanks Tom. I shall most certainly bear this in mind. I'm hanging fire on retiring to Thailand as I have lived and worked in Malaysia for 40 years, and until they get their act together with their MM2H retirement programme, I am here in KL as a tourist. So if that revised scheme doesn't materialise soon, then I shall be retiring to Thailand.
Brandon ************
@Tom ********
only available in home country though
Tom *********
Brandon Thurkettle I'm wondering if signing on to a US server with a domestic IP address will work with online visas.
Brandon ************
@Tom ********
no. The system doesn't even look at your IP address. But you have to show them a plane ticket from the country you're applying from to Thailand. There's also a section of the application for proof of where you are.
Brandon ************
Yes you must do it in person. The Thai embassies/consulates in Malaysia have not adopted evisa yet.

If you have a tourist visa you'll receive a 60 day entry stamp when you arrive and you're eligible to apply one time for a 30 day extension
Chris ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Brandon ***********
Brilliant! Thanks for the confirmation.
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