How can I stay in Thailand longer than 90 days as an Australian tourist after recent visa changes?

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Sep 15, 2021

3 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

So I’m Australian in australia… is there no longer multi entry tourist visa? Only tourist visa amnesty, tr 60+30 and stv90. 

How do I stay longer than 90 days if I wish to come in the next 2 months?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Due to recent changes, Australia travelers can no longer use the multi-entry tourist visa. Current options include a 60-day tourist visa, which can be extended for an additional 30 days, or utilizing the visa exemption for a shorter stay of 30 to 45 days. Longer stays are available through alternatives such as the elite visa or if one qualifies for long-term visas like retirement, marriage to a Thai national, or work-related visas. Visa regulations may continue to evolve, especially in response to COVID-19, so travelers are advised to stay informed through relevant communities.

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Andrew *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks for the info!

3 years ago

Benjamin ******

Besides the elite visa (600K THB for 5 years), there are no other ways to stay longer. The land borders are closed so it's impossible to border bounce

>tourist visa amnesty

There is no tourist visa amnesty. There is a 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19. The last day they are selling it is September 27, 2021. Will it be extended? Maybe, maybe not (but it's not a long-term technique to stay in Thailand).

You can, of course, stay longer if you're retired, married to a Thai national, employed, raising half-Thai children, etc. (but I don't think that applies to you, since you're mentioning tourists).

The only thing you can do is to watch this group for any changes.

3 years ago

Darren *******

There's no visa amnesty nor STV anymore. If you want to enter as a tourist you have the visa exemption for 45 days (30 from next month) or applying for a tourist visa which is 60 days.

Both visas give one 30 day extension.

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What is the process for someone with an Australian passport to enter Thailand for 90 days, and how can extensions be applied?

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