What are the best options for obtaining a tourist visa in Thailand upon arrival?

Nov 18, 2019

5 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

I would like some help/advice, I will be arriving in Thailand in the next week, flight from Lisbon Portugal, it was my intention to get a 60 day tourist/holiday visa from Thai embassy in Lisbon but i have been informed by Thai embassy in Lisbon that i cannot as i do not have Residency Permit for living in Portugal,i am am Irish Passport holder I have been visiting Thailand for the past 7/8 years for 3/4 months never any problems

I will have to book an onward flight within 30 days on arriving in Thailand, what is the most Visa friendly, city for me  to travel to that will issue me with a 2 month holiday/tourist Visa, or any other advise

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TLDR : Answer Summary

An Irish passport holder arriving in Thailand with challenges in obtaining a tourist visa from Portugal can consider several visa options. It's noted that upon arrival, they will be granted a 30-day visa-exempt entry, which can be extended for an additional 30 days by paying a fee at Thai Immigration. Alternatively, nearby countries like Laos or Malaysia are suggested for visa runs, where one can obtain a tourist visa from their embassies.

Robert *******

Check the option of Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, no visa needed to enter that country and has a Thai Embassy where you could apply for the Single Entry Tourist Visa.

5 years ago

James ********

...You will be arriving visa exempt...gives you 30 days plus you can get extension for added 30 days from Thai Immigration 1,900 Thai baht.

...How long are you planning to be in Thailand?

...You will need to check with your airline as they may not permit you to board without a return ticket in 60 days or a ticket out of Thailand. There are several SE Asian nations to obtain a Tourist Visa. Vietnam very friendly.

...You also have option of doing a border run... Gets you 30 days plus can obtain a 30 days extension 1,900 Thai baht.

...one visa exempt entry plus extension = 60 days

...one border run plus extension = 60 days...

So you have your desired 4 months stay...just find out about your airline.

Good Luck.

5 years ago

Tim ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thank you

@James *******

5 years ago

James ********

Tim O'Shea Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam. Cheap one way tickets...approx $59

And do one border run as I suggested to get your total 4 months I described above in my reply to you. Or get a Tourist visa in Ho Chi Minh City if you really want to visit it.

5 years ago

Tim ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Where would you suggest James, for me to book onward Flight to

What is the most Visa Friendly Local City/Country,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

5 years ago

James ********

Tim O'Shea you are good to go...Enjoy Thailand.

5 years ago

Tim ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Yes James i understand that i will have to show a return ticket within the 30 days OR an onward flight out of Thailand also within 30 days otherwise i will not be allowed to board Airline,

5 years ago

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Tim ********

Graham *********

Savanaket Vientiane..maybe

5 years ago

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Graham *********

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