Hi all
I’m so sorry for asking so many questions on our visit in November, but we’ve never left to visit friends in another country and returned before and we’re trying to weigh up cost options ( flights etc) and google is not playing ball!
As we’re in Thailand for a total of 89 days, we’re looking at a 60 day and 30 day extension. During this period we want to go to Brisbane for approximately 10 days and then return to Thailand to complete our trip.
We’ve explored going within the 60 days and getting a re entry permit and then the 30 day extension ( nervous about how to do re entry)
Going to Australia on 60th day, and then returning on visa exemption for the remainder of the trip ( cost of flights to Australia extortionate due to Christmas/NY period)
Or is it possible to arrive on visa exempt from UK, fly to Australia on 30th day and then ( as a uk citizen) apply for a setv while we’re in Australia? I didn’t know whether you had to actually be in your own country to apply
METV - would this work for our situation? Is it a costly way of doing things, just for a 10 day break?
Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and experience
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user seeks advice on visa options for a trip involving a stay in Thailand (total of 89 days) and a visit to Australia. They are considering a combination of visa exemption and extensions, and want to ensure they navigate the process correctly, especially regarding flight costs and immigration requirements. Responses emphasize the simplicity of using a 30-day visa exemption followed by a possible return under the same exemption, plus extensions, without needing a re-entry permit unless planning to stay longer.
