Answered4 years ago

What are my options after my 90-day visa in Thailand expires?

Visa Types Thailand Visa Extension Border Run Retirement Visa Thai Immigration Rules Expats in Thailand

Mike ********

asked Jan 10, 2023

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What’s my options,,?…60 day TR Evisa from uk expires soon, extend it by 30 days,. What my options when I’ve used my 90 days up ?,. Border bounce ?,.would I get a 30 or 45 day extension doing border bounce ? Mae sot is the nearest border to me but someone’s mentioned Myanmar is still closed ? Another suggestion was Chiang Kahn laos border,. 90 days is up on 22/2/23, so hopefully could get a 45 day extension via border bounce as it’s within the end of march return to 30 days,. ?,. Tia,,

Answer summary

The user is seeking options after their 90-day Thailand tourist visa is about to expire. They currently hold a 60-day TR eVisa which they can extend by 30 days. After this extension, they have to exit the country, with border bouncing being a potential option. However, the Myanmar border is closed, prompting a need to consider the Laos border instead. Some commenters suggest that it is best to utilize a visa run company for this process. Additionally, options for a retirement visa were mentioned, with conditions such as having 800,000 THB in a Thai bank account or depositing 65,000 THB monthly for 12 months as alternatives. The status of Mae Sot as an open border is also questioned.

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Paul *******

Mae Sot is now open BUT not sure if it's open to foreigners yet. Hopefully we'll know within the next 24-48 hours. As I'm intending on heading up there soon (on business) I'll call immigration myself if there is still no clarity by next week.

Hopefully English language media such as KhaoSod English and the Thaiger will let us know as Thai language media isn't interested in telling us the rules for foreigners. They only mention Thais and Burmese.

4 years ago

Robert ************

If you are over Age 50, you may also wish to consider Retirement Visa option. If so, I can provide you with easy follow up Instructions.

4 years ago

Mike ********

@Robert ***********

I am 68 and retired from uk,.

4 years ago

Mike ********

Thanks,.

Robert ************

Welcome.

Robert ************

If you don't want to put the 800k in Thai Bank then Retirement Stay is not an option for you -- at least 1st year. But, if you plan ahead, an acceptable alternative is to deposit monthly pension monies of 65K per month into Thai Bank, for 12 months. (Or, if you have the money, you can still deposit the 800K 1st time, then begin the 12 monthly deposits so by 2nd year renewal, you can do it that way, and withdraw your 800k). Again, let me know if you want instructions for getting your Retirement Stay using the 800k method (in-country).

4 years ago

Mike ********

DM me,. Been to immigration today to extend my 60 day TR Evisa for another 30 days, and the main immigration officer advised me of my options,. 800k/400k/OA visas, even advised me on border bouncing !,. Not mad keen on putting 800 k into Thai bank either,. He even advised getting another TR 60 day visa outside country,. any advice greatly appreciated ,.

4 years ago

Robert ************

@Mike *******

Ok, does that mean you are interested in going for Retirement Stay here, and would like my "Instructions"?

4 years ago

Leon ********

Fly to Cambodia round trip from Bkk $85 saves all the hassle!

4 years ago

Brandon ************

Everything you said is correct.

Once you use your 30 day extension you are out of options. You need to exit Thailand and re-enter. How you do that is up to you, you can fly out and back in, or leave via land border and re-enter. Myanmar is closed and not likely to open any time soon. Laos is probably the best option of the available land borders. But you won't be able to do this more than 1 or two times (legally 2 times per year if doing by land) as they are going to stop you eventually and deny you entry for not being a tourist.

4 years ago

James **************

@Bra****

Thurkettle ... so to clarify for me, if i did it by air its unlimited? I assume by air means return by air? I always thought the 2 per year was by any travel method....

4 years ago

Brandon ************

@James *************

There is no written rule about how many times you can enter Thailand using visa exempt by air. The written rule says 2 times per calendar year by land border.

That being said, if you are maxing out every entry and getting the extension, then leaving and immediately returning, after 2 or 3 times they are going to start asking you a lot of questions and tell you that you are not a tourist because you are spending so much time in Thailand, and they might deny entry. But if you worked on an oil rig nearby for example and fly to Thailand for 1 week every month, they would have no problem with that.

4 years ago

Stuart *********

30 day extension. After that a border bounce will give you 45 days. Myanmar borders closed. Land border use Laos if you can. Use a “visa run” company to ensure a smooth one. I use quotes because you’re not getting a visa but that’s what they call themselves

4 years ago