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What are the best visa options for a 90-day stay in Thailand including extensions?

Thai Visa Tourist Visa Visa Extensions Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV)Visa Application Visa Rules

Tracy ***********

asked Nov 8, 2026

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30 or 60 day visa? 

Single or multiple entry? 

Hi.  I've got return flights to Bangkok from London exactly 90 days apart.

Since 60 days is the longest you can apply for initially, do I need proof of a flight somewhere else?

I have 6 weeks organised, mostly in Chiang Mai, and might want to stay in Thailand after that.  I will probably go to Malaysia for a while, but no firm plans.

 60 days, multiple entry visa seems the easiest, applying for 30 day extension if I stay in Thailand more than 60 days. 

Are extensions normally granted?

So many questions! 

Thank you.

Answer summary

The user is considering a visa for a 90-day stay in Thailand with plans to travel within the country and potentially to Malaysia. They are looking at options for a 30-day or 60-day tourist visa, questioning the need for proof of onward travel and the likelihood of extensions being granted. Community comments suggest that a single entry tourist visa would suffice, and extensions are typically granted. For those planning to travel outside Thailand, a multiple entry visa may be more appropriate.

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Jyrki *********

How do you count The days? Should count including arrival and departure days.

a day ago

Barbara ******

Most airlines will not let you board if your exit flight from Thailand is not within your visa time.

a day ago

John **********

Extensions are invariably granted. If you will stay in Thailand the entire time a standard 60 day single entry tourist visa along with a 30 day extension will cover your time. If you want to also visit nearby countries during your time then a Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) makes sense

a day ago

Tod *********

remember a 6 month METV costs 200USD versus 40 USD for a single entry

If you're going to just be here for 3 months, get a single entry tourist visa from the thai consulate before you wing your way here via the online eVisa webportal. That'll stamp you in for 60 days when you arrive and you can get a 30 day extension at the immigration office for 1900baht

a day ago

Tod *********

you won't have any issue getting the 30 day extension on a 60 day tourist visa entry at either of the chiang mai immigration offices (Central Festival Mall or the main location by the airport)

a day ago

Steve *******

@Tod ********

In theory you shouldn't have any issues with a 30 days extention of stay, however it's not a given. The OP's airline is most likely to want to see onward travel within 60 days on either a single or multiple entry tourist visa in order to board their flight.

a day ago