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What are my options for staying in Thailand after five COVID extensions and can I get a new tourist visa?

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Oct 7, 2022

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Tourist visa

Five covid extensions

Any options for staying in Thailand?

Could I exit and still get a new tourist visa? Does anyone have direct experience with this? What border/country did you use?

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The post discusses the options available for an individual who has used five COVID extensions on their visa in Thailand and is seeking advice on obtaining a new tourist visa. Several commenters provide their experiences with border runs, visa agency recommendations, and mention the importance of nationality in securing a new visa. Suggestions include leaving Thailand for two months and returning, as well as obtaining a work permit as a more stable solution. There are mentions of visa re-entry advice, with varying opinions on whether to seek a tourist visa or to pursue a work permit.

Myles *******

Get a proper visa and not need to worry end of

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Sacha ****

Get a proper visa and stop trying to swerve the system ffs

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Sacha ****

oh no please dont block me 😂

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Sacha ****

yeah looks like it… 5 covid stamps and now wanting more tourist visas….yep you have everything proper 😂

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Siddhartha *********

Set up your company do business and sponsor yourself with work permit. Doable if you have Thai friends or relatives.

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Jo **********

@Siddhartha ********

high ambition I love it

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Jo **********

i had have 6 covid extensions and many in this group have had many. And they border bounced without any problems. I have re-entered 5 times visa exempt since the covid lock down. 5 times is not lucky. I don’t about tourist visas.

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Stan *******

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Thanks

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Jo **********

Singapore can fly very inexpensive

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Stan *******

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country?

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Jo **********

air

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Stan *******

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thanks. What country and border did you use? Land or air?

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Karl ********

Just pay for a work permit, that's what most people do that don't want any hassle.

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Karl ********

ok buddy you know best, while everyone else lives stress free and can stay permanently.

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Stan *******

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? You cannot just go an buy a work permit I'm Thailand.

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Karl ********

you aren't understanding the point of paying for a work permit 😉

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Stan *******

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Chiang mai. You need an O visa and company papers and a job before you can apply for a work permit

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Karl ********

what part of Thailand are you in?

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Stan *******

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???

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Milan ********

Same, 5 covid, leave for 2 months, got tourist visa and fly to Phuket (i want avoid Bangkok airport) ... No issue

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Max **********

Just leave for a couple of months and come back. Many reports of people here who left for about 2 months then came back with no issues.

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Alistair **********

Border bounce with a company, will get you 45 days + 30 days.

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Stan *******

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Mai Sai closed to runs when when covid started. Hasn't reopened. That would be easy... But now not possible

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@Alistair *********

You all go in a van together, they will assist you, from CM prolly go to Mai Sai. I did it with a shop front agent near Mikes Bar old city on Moon Muaeung - may not be there now....

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Alistair **********

Google? I'm in Bangkok so no idea, but there will be a few around up there

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Stan *******

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@Alistair *********

thanks. I'm in Chiang Mai. Recommendations?

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Alistair **********

visa / border run company. They have a person who helps facilitate the crossing so you have no difficulties.

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Stan *******

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my concern is, obviously, making the trip, checking out, and not being able to re-enter. Can a visa agency really guarantee me anything? They won't be with me...

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Bian ****

Visa Agency

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@Alistair *********

with a company?

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Frank-Steven ***********

What nationality are you? Try getting an eVisa from your home country, if applicable. Should be easier (fully remote) than bothering with having to go to an in-person consulate appointment in a SEA country.

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Frank-Steven ***********

Why would you assume I have no knowledge? Suit yourself, „friend“. And yes, I extensively visited Thailand several times despite having had plenty covid extensions. Good day to you.

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Frank-Steven ***********

Will they? Passports do not get stamped in ones home country. Sure, you won’t have a Thai departure stamp to show. But for all they know or care you might already plan your next trip. Once a eVisa is issued, it is good for 90 days to enter Thailand. But as I said. Just do visa exemption. TR visa hardly makes sense these days.

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Stan *******

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@Frank-Steven **********

after 5 covid extentions, can I really fly out and in and get more time? Really. Do you have any experience or just advising with no knowledge?

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Stan *******

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@Frank-Steven **********

passport will show I was not in USA after exiting thsiland... So they'll know the evisa was obtained illegally

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Frank-Steven ***********

Or just use visa exemption 45 days. Only 15 days less than TR visa.

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Frank-Steven ***********

Wasn’t what I suggested. You get the eVisa online from a Thai consulate in the US - and then use it for a border run to a neighbor country.

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Stan *******

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@Frank-Steven **********

I'm inside Thailand. I'm not going to fly back to USA to apply for an evisa, then fly back to Thailand. That's nuts

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Stuart *********

Even if you manage to get a tourist visa expect some questions on entering. Tourists don’t generally stay over a year in Thailand.

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Stuart *********

You could. But finding a consulate that will sell you one might be an issue. Definitely don’t try Singapore. From reports they’ll just reject you straight off. Others on here may have recent experiences at another consulate/embassy.

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yes, I'm looking for anyone with experience. Thanks

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