What are the best options for a Danish passport holder regarding the Non Imm O Visa and staying long-term in Thailand?

Non-Immigrant O Visa Visa Exemption Thailand Visa Rules Immigration Visa Extension Danish Passport Holder

September 20, 2024

4 days ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi..Danish passport holder, +50y

I,m about to apply for the Non Imm O Visa (I use to have a multi entry  Visa valid for one year. I leave the country a few days before 90 days have passed..Come back after a week or so, and be stamped in for another 90 days..This gives me the 6 months I use to stay here.

I have a flight ticket ..arriving in BKK November 2., and would apply for the Visa…BUT the Visas have changed, so the Non Imm O is only a single Visa for 90 days…

So what to do..I need advice 

I could drop the Visa and use the Visa Exemption. 60 days + extension..then leave (as I use to) and come back and do the same one more time.

Sorry the long text..but I am a bit chocked..

What options do I have..advice will be appreciated a lot.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A Danish passport holder seeks advice on the recent changes to the Non-Immigrant O Visa, which is now only valid for a single 90-day stay, as opposed to a multi-entry visa. They are considering options, including using the Visa Exemption for 60 days plus an extension, followed by crossing the border to reset their stay.

James ********

You have the answer to your question in your post...

Enter Thailand VISA EXEMPT ENTRY

Gets you 60 days on arrival plus one 30 days extension of stay at your local Thai Immigration office for 1900 Thai baht.

Do a simply land or air border bounce.

Gets you another 60 days STAMP Plus One 30 ADDED days extension.

4 days ago

Allan *********

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@James *******

I understand..But surprised that they make such a mistake. But does not really change anything for me..I think I will apply for the Visa so close to November 1 as I dare. In that way I won't have to show a ticket out. Then leave close before the Visa expires, and return on a Visa exemption. Thank you for helping clarify my options.

3 days ago

Allan *********

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@John *********

No must be later..I have an eVisa Multiple and valid one year...but it expires October 17, and I don't enter Thailand before November 1

3 days ago

Ellie *******

@Allan ********

, eVisa system withdrew multiple-entry options for Non-Immigrant visas with a system update last October/November.

3 days ago

Allan *********

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@Ellie ******

Thank you. I didn’t notice before now when I was about to apply.

3 days ago

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Allan *********

John **********

@Allan ********

i may have the timing wrong but it's certainly not available now

3 days ago

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John **********

@Allan ********

yes it does. If you want a visa you could look at the METV but the requirements are the same. Can I ask the reason why you want to avoid a ticket out of Thailand?

3 days ago

Allan *********

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@John *********

I have a flight ticket out of Thailand. ..Mai 1 2025 ..I will be going out of Thailand several times during the 6 month..But now I guess I also have to buy tickets I won't be using.

3 days ago

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Allan *********

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@James *******

Thanks for the answer. That's what clued me in too. I would much rather have a visa like I usually do. It is of course easier and cheaper to arrive on a visa exemption, but doesn't that mean I have to get a ticket out of Thailand within the 60 days? ..and that I will have to bring cash equivalent to 20k baht?

3 days ago

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Allan *********

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