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How can a French citizen obtain a 2-3 month Tourist visa while in Thailand?

Saffiya ********
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Hi there! I would need advice on how to get a 2-3 month Tourist visa as a French citizen on a nearby country (Laos, Malaysia?). Who has done it recently? What are the conditions? My actual visa exemption ends in 3 weeks. Thanks!! ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ˜…
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A French citizen seeking a 2-3 month Tourist visa can apply for a Single Entry Tourist Visa (SETV) at Thai consulates in nearby countries such as Laos or Malaysia. The Vientiane consulate is particularly advantageous as they do not require proof of funds or hotel bookings. The visa costs approximately 1000 baht and grants a 60-day stay, with the option to extend for an additional 30 days for 1900 baht. Kuala Lumpur is another option where visa requirements are straightforward. Ensure to check specific consulate websites for up-to-date requirements.
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Tod *********
Tod *********
you do know that you can get a 30 day extension on the 30 day visa exempt entry you have now at the immigration office for 1900baht right?
Saffiya ********
Saffiya ********
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@Tod ********
thank you very much ! Yes I've done it twice already, that's why I would like to get a real longer visa this time :)
Tod *********
Tod *********
Any of the thai consulates in the area are going to be fine for you to use for a single entry tourist visa. Just so you're clear when you get the visa it's valid for 90 days <- that means you have 90 days to ENTER thailand and you will get stamped in for 60 days when you do. You can get a 30 day extension on top of that from the immigration office for 1900baht.

When I say any thai consulate will work I mean as long as you meet the requirements listed on their website. Currently the thai consulate in Vientiane Lao does NOT require proof of funds, proof of onward travel or proof of a hotel booking <- SO if you have any problems meeting those requirements Vientiane is the consulate you want to use.

All the other consulates in nearby countries require some or all of those 3-proof-ofz; proof of 20K baht in a bank account, proof of onward travel within 60-90 days, and proof of a hotel booking. Check the website of the consulate you are going to go to so you can be prepared for what they require.

Good luck
Irmina *******
Irmina *******
Yes, I did it in Kuala Lumpur (the advantage is that you do not need a visa for Malaysia). On the website they provide you the list of the docs you need to show off. You give your papers in the morning and get your visa the next afternoon ๐Ÿ‘
Saffiya ********
Saffiya ********
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@Irmina ******
thank you!
Tod *********
Tod *********
english please so everyone can participate in the conversation
Mark *******
Mark *******
Go to Vientiane and apply for single entry tourist visa (60 days)...1000 baht. You can extend this visa at any immigration office in Thailand an additional 30 days for 1900 baht.
Saffiya ********
Saffiya ********
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@Jackie *****
Muchas gracias dear! ๐ŸŒบ
Jackie ******
Jackie ******
@Saffiya *******
Good, yin dee. u should have no probs at all. let me know how it goes. jb
Saffiya ********
Saffiya ********
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@Jackie *****
wow Thx so much Jackie! That's reassuring me a lot ๐ŸŒž๐Ÿ™
Jackie ******
Jackie ******
@Saffiya *******
I just received my SETV at Vientiane (US passport). Did not have to submit any requirements, just filled out paperwork. Cost, 1000 baht. Did this on Sept. 27, 2018. Just so you know. jb
Saffiya ********
Saffiya ********
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@Mark ******
ok thanks! ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ‘
Mark *******
Mark *******
Single entry tourist visa
Saffiya ********
Saffiya ********
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@Mark ******
what is SETV?
Mark *******
Mark *******
For the SETV.... yes
Saffiya ********
Saffiya ********
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@Mark ******
only 1000thb? Thanks!

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