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?

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Feb 25, 2024

9 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

9 months ago

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?

9 months ago

Frank **********

@Dan *******

there is no Thai Embassy at the border.

9 months ago

Dan ********

@Frank *********

ok so apply online? What is turn around? Happy to stay in Laos until it gets approved.

9 months ago

Jan ******************

@Dan *******

in fact you need to book an online appointment

9 months ago

Dan ********

@Jan *****************

perfect thanks for that!!

9 months ago

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.

9 months ago

Dan ********

@Jan *****************

at the Thai embassy not at the border? Ok cool cheers.

9 months ago

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.

9 months ago

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Jan ******************

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.

9 months ago

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.

9 months ago

Brandon ************

@Tom ********

only available in home country though

9 months ago

Tom *********

Brandon Thurkettle I'm wondering if signing on to a US server with a domestic IP address will work with online visas.

9 months ago

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.

9 months ago

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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

9 months ago

Chris ***********

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@Brandon ***********

Brilliant! Thanks for the confirmation.

9 months ago

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Chris ***********

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