How can I obtain a 60-day Thai tourist visa while in Thailand?

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Aug 16, 2018

6 years ago

Roope ********

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Hello,

how can I get a normal 60-day Thai tourist visa?

I'm now in Thailand with 30 day stamps and always extending but I realized that getting a 60-day visa would be easier and cheaper in the long run.

I'll visit Vietnam in 2 weeks to get another 30-day stamp but instead of that I would like to get a 60-day tourist visa.

How and where can I get it?

Thank you so much for your advice!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

To obtain a 60-day Thai tourist visa while in Thailand, you must apply at a Thai consulate or embassy. It is advisable to visit one in Vietnam during your upcoming trip. Requirements may include showing proof of funds (20,000 baht), a return flight ticket, and evidence of onward travel. Different consulates may have varying requirements, so it's essential to check the specific criteria of the consulate you plan to visit.

Tod *********

different consulates have different requirements. IF you're using either consulate in Vietnam you're going to need to show proof of 20K baht in a bank account and proof of onward travel. If you can't meet those requirements then you shouldn't try for a tourist visa at those consulates ;)

6 years ago

Michael ********

Go to Vientiane.

6 years ago

Michael ********

So then you have answered your own question. You say that the process may be complicated and you don't want to book a flight tickets......and that is directly due to the consulate that you have chosen. if you want it to be easy with no need for onward tickets or anything else then go to Vientiane. If you want to go to another consulate, then be prepared to have all the required paperwork ;) Eventually you will have problems with the 30 tourist visa exemption process as they do not allow people to stay long term in Thailand as you you are not a tourist. Good luck.

6 years ago

Roope ********

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Thank you for the suggestion but not this time probably. I go to visit Ho Chi Ming in 2 weeks.

6 years ago

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Fraser **********

Good post

6 years ago

Robert *******

By visiting and applying for the Single Entry Tourist Visa at a Thai Consulate or Embassy.

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6 years ago

Robert *******

Be aware that for a lot of countries there is a limit of two land border crossings a calendar year using the Visa Exempt Entry stamp. With or without a visa you have to leave at the end of you Admitted until date or apply for an Extension of Stay, so it seems easy enough for me to count from the day I enter Thailand 88 days onward and buy a ticket on that day to leave Thailand. It is not rocket science.

6 years ago

Roope ********

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@Robert ******

Thanks for the info. I may still continue with 30 day stamps because getting a tourist visa would require that one and it feels a bit complicated.

6 years ago

Robert *******

This is what they say: Evidence of travel from Thailand (air ticket paid in full). At this Embassy you need to show you leave Thailand after the maximum 90 days.

6 years ago

Roope ********

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Thank you Robert. They say that a requirement is to have a return flight ticket.

Do you know if that's always required? I would get a tourist visa and extend it 30 days anyways in the immigration.

6 years ago

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