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Is it possible to stay in Thailand for 90 days using visa-free entry and extensions?
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Jun 21, 2024
2 years ago
Richard *************
ORIGINAL POSTERdo i have this right land on visa free entry for 30 days,do a fly out and in for another 30 days then do one visa extension after that for 30 days giving me my 90 then fly home
TLDR : Answer Summary
The individual queries if it's feasible to enter Thailand on a visa-free basis for 30 days, then perform a border run to re-enter for another 30 days, followed by a 30-day extension, totaling 90 days prior to leaving. Responses suggest that while this method could work, obtaining a tourist visa for 60 days could be more convenient and cost-effective. Using a tourist visa would avoid the need for multiple border runs and could eliminate the hassle of frequent trips to immigration offices.
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Angelo ***********
You could extend the first 30 days. Then go out and back in ... and if you want extend the second 30 days.
Bart **************
You could, but why not get a tourist visa? It saves you the hassle of flying out and in.
Richard *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Bart *************
cheaper to fly in and out than visa price in nz and more travel Adventure 😉Wayne *********
@Bart *************
NZ are very expensive for visaRene ********
@Wayne ********
don't be miserableWayne *********
@Rene *******
I paid for all my visa,s but Australia are a heap cheaper than NZ theirs is the most expensive from any country.Rene ********
@Wayne ********
how much?Wayne *********
@Rene *******
go onto the Thai embassy NZ and look at the crazy prices for the different visasRene ********
@Wayne ********
will do....ok, apologies, retractWayne *********
@Rene *******
there you go 300nzd compared to 60audRene ********
@Wayne ********
why is that? New Zealand is a notoriously expensive country for us at least, could it be in proportion to the earnings?Wayne *********
@Rene *******
NO idea mate just a rip off many of my work mates are from NZ and say we earn heaps more than they can at home in NZRene ********
@Wayne ********
ok ..cheersWayne *********
@Rene *******
why don't you offer to pay for them ? Don't you go being miserable now come on spend bigReply to
Wayne *********
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Stuart **********
@Wayne ********
yes agree with that $300 for 60 day tourist visa.Ive booked to arrive Thailand early October so fingers crossed this 60 day visa exempt will be in by then.If all good by then will fly to DaLat Vietnam for the flower show then back to ThailandBart **************
@Wayne ********
ah right that's true.Reply to
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Robert *****
Sir. Anytime now you’ll get a 60 day on arrival, then you can hit up immigration for the 30 day. 90 total. No exit and reentry needed. We’re just waiting patiently.
Steve **********
@Robert ****
TIT !Richard *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Robert ****
it is a hope yes but i land on the 3rd of july so not holding my breath on that one but it would save one trip out and in, still got to do one flight change ether way after first landing and found a flight deal with one free flight change 😁😉Nigel **************
@Robert ****
hopefully will appear in the RG soonReply to
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Henrik *****
When going to Thailand for 31 - 60 ( 90 )days, the 60 days touristvisa is the best option.
It is cheaper than visa excempt + 30 days extension.
No need of a onward ticket ( 90 days 1 onward ), if returnticket within 60 days.
It is easier to apply from the comfort of your home.
thaievisa.go.th
If visiting the nearest Thai Embassy website, you may find informations, that make it much easier to apply online.
Not wasting holiday time to find, go to and waiting at a immigration office ( 90 you would need that ).
Then no need to leave Thailand in up to 90 days.
It is cheaper than visa excempt + 30 days extension.
No need of a onward ticket ( 90 days 1 onward ), if returnticket within 60 days.
It is easier to apply from the comfort of your home.
thaievisa.go.th
If visiting the nearest Thai Embassy website, you may find informations, that make it much easier to apply online.
Not wasting holiday time to find, go to and waiting at a immigration office ( 90 you would need that ).
Then no need to leave Thailand in up to 90 days.
Bob **********
@Henrik ****
this is mostly correct but if applying online for a TV they will ask for onward travel but for 90 days this is the best optionRichard *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Henrik ****
ya did think about that but in nz high 60 day visa charge cheaper to fly to Kuala Lumpur and back and have a look around anyway wile thereHenrik *****
60 day touristvisa + 30 days will look better on your immigration history, than 2 visa excempt entries.
Cross your fingers that the RUMOURS are right, and 60 days visa excempt will start 1. juli.
Cross your fingers that the RUMOURS are right, and 60 days visa excempt will start 1. juli.
Richard *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Henrik ****
thats what im hopeing land on the 3rd of july was coming 26th of june but moved it a bit on this hope 🙏thanks for your feed backReply to
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Jan ******************
If you don’t have any previous history of travelling in and out of Thailand, you should have no issues with doing two arrivals on visa exemption and stay for 90 days in total.
Richard *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jan *****************
thanks yes no history this is my first visit i do have a 90 day visa on my passport for 2020 but never got stamped, covid stopped that trip 🙄Jan ******************
@Richard ************
Then it’s not any issues. Enjoy, I still remember all the impressions from my very first trip.😉Reply to
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