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Is it still possible to get a 90-day tourist visa to Thailand from the UK?

Kevin ************
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Is it still possible to get a 90 day tourist visa to Thailand from UK
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There is currently no specific 90-day tourist visa available. Visitors from the UK can obtain a 60-day tourist visa, which can be extended for an additional 30 days once in Thailand. Alternatively, travelers can enter Thailand on a visa-exempt basis for 60 days, with a possibility of a 30-day extension. For longer stays, especially for retirees, applying for a Non-O Visa may be advisable, as it allows for a 90-day stay without requiring subsequent extensions.
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Steven *************
Steven *************
Even METV is 60 days each visit, but you can hop out of the country for an hour and then back in for another 60 days.

Can also combine this via with a 30 day extension inside the country.

£150 though but you effectively get 9 months with a couple of country hops.
Graham ******
Graham ******
Just get your father to apply online for a Non-O retirement (over 50) Visa as he will then not require proof of onward travel at check in, gets stamped in for 90 days and does not need to visit Immigration at all during his stay. The UK cost is £60 then nothing more to pay (the online TDAC arrival card is free).
Tod *********
Tod *********
Okay, lets sort this out. 😛

There never was a tourist visa you could buy that gave you 90 days when you stamped in 🙁

There is a single entry tourist visa that was VALID for 90 days <meaning you had that long to ENTER thailand and when you did you'd get stamped in for 60 days like everyone on a tourist visa does.

As people pointed out, if you want 90 days in country as a tourist you either come in free stamp for 60 days and take the 30 day extension OR you buy a single entry tourist visa from the consulate online before you come here BUT you'll still only get stamped in for 60 days and if you want 90 days total you'll have to take the 30 day extension.

Any way you slice it, if your father is comin' here as a tourist, those are his options. There's almost no upside at all to buying a tourist visa before he comes here because he gets stamped in the same amount of time as he would showing up without any visa and taking a free stamp entry; 60 days 🙂
Michael ********
Michael ********
No, but you can get a 60 day tourist visa, or enter without a visa, on a visa exemption.
Mike *********
Mike *********
In the uk I apply online at the Thai embassy for a 60 day tourist visa, then in Thailand 10 days before 60 day visa finishes I apply for a 30 day visa extension at the local immigration center about 1900 baht
James ********
James ********
No
James ********
James ********
Pardon me but...

Is there a particular reason WHY you are wanting to get a SETV single entry tourist visa from the UK Thai Embassy?

Vs...entering as Visa Exempt Entry ?

Have you been told by Thai Immigration Officers to get a Thai Visa for your next time entering Thailand ... As you visit often ??

If you are Married to Thai or

Father of Thai children,

The correct Thai Visa for your entry is the Non O Visa as Married or Father.

It gets you 90 days STAMP on arrival...

Plus you can Apply for a 60 day Family Visit Extension from your local Thai Immigration office.

I wish you success in obtaining the Thai Visa for your visit to Thailand.
Kevin ************
Kevin ************
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@James *******
its for me Dad he is 77 years old and wants to see his Grandchildren without hassle of doing 60 days then going get another 30 days , he got one couple of years ago but its not on website now
James ********
James ********
@Kevin ***********
a tourist visa or visa exempt entry both get 60 days on arrival Plus one 30 days ADDED by going to your local Thai Immigration office for 1900 Thai baht.

The 90 day option for him would be a Non O Visa as a retiree. That gets a 90 day stamp on arrival.
Peter *******
Peter *******
@Kevin ***********
mate it’s not a hassle, just arrive, get stamped in then extend another 30 days it’s really not a problem 🤷‍♂️
Peter *******
Peter *******
You can simply apply for a 90-day visa at the Thai embassy. I did this without any problem.
Graham ******
Graham ******
@Peter ******
Yes, a Non-O Visa to get a 90 day entry stamp
Gary *******
Gary *******
60 day on e try then you need to apply for the 30 day extension about a week before the 60 days runs out
John *******
John *******
Think you either want a visa so you apply for it in London (online) or you want to stay visa exempt for 90 days which you get stamped in for visa exempt for 60 days on arrival then extend at immigration for an extra 30 days visa free….or fly out and back and get another 60 days
Andy ******
Andy ******
Never existed a 90 day tourist visa

Maybe you mean 60 days plus 30 days extension
Alana **********
Alana **********
60 days, you can extend to 30 days at an immigration center, or leave and renter the country for an additional 60 days
Phil ******
Phil ******
@Kevin ***********
no such visa. Get stamped in 60-DAY VISA EXEMPT and extend 30 days or apply for a Non O visa.
Gordon *******
Gordon *******
no visa required..come in on 60 day exempt and get 30 days more for 1900 baht
Kieran *******
Kieran *******
60 day which you can extend to 90. But you can get 60 day visa-free entry which is also extendable and much easier
Maria *************
Maria *************
Adrian ************
Adrian ************
You get 60 days on arrival and then can do a 30 day extension if that helps
Lloyd ********
Lloyd ********
@Adrian ***********
He is asking about a VISA!
Adrian ************
Adrian ************
@Lloyd *******
yes I no but that is the same way as the visa as it’s 90 days
Lloyd ********
Lloyd ********
@Adrian ***********
Not the same, on requires proof of onward travel for the airline, the other does not.
Vin *********
Vin *********
Non-Immigrant visas - Royal Thai Embassy, London
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Lloyd ********
Lloyd ********
Yes, a 60 day tourist visa, + 30 day extension.
Stephen ***********
Stephen ***********
@Lloyd *******
That's not a visa,it's visa exempt
Lloyd ********
Lloyd ********
@Steve ****
Ah bless, isn't it time you went home, the streetlights are on. If you don't know DON'T post!
Fortune ************
Fortune ************
@Steve ****
Who says visa , its called tourist visa. Look at the website from the embassy if you don't know.
Goodd *******
Goodd *******
@Steve ****
It can be if you apply for it beforehand.

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