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What are the best visa options for a Dutch citizen to stay in Thailand for 170 days without leaving the country?

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Aug 27, 2022
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Hi Dutch citizen, want to visit my wife (official Thai marriage)for 170 days.

Except for a year marriage visa what is my best option where I don’t have to leave the country?
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A Dutch citizen seeking to stay in Thailand for 170 days without leaving the country can consider a few options. The most feasible approach is to enter on a single entry tourist visa, allowing 60 days, extendable by 30 days, followed by a family visit extension for an additional 60 days. However, this totals 150 days, necessitating a departure for further stay extensions. Alternatively, obtaining a one-year multiple entry NON-O visa based on marriage is an option; this offers 90-day intervals, but requires leaving every 90 days. It's recommended to consult the Dutch embassy for specific details regarding this visa process.
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Steven ***************
Get the 1 year marriage visa . Half way through(before 90 days) , fly to a nearby country and fly back same day eg Singapore KL,or HCM.. A lot less hassle than messing around at immigration and about the same price as an extension is anyway.
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Just make sure you pass through customs and get your passport stamped in the other country. Singapore and KL you won't need an entry visa. Vietnam I think you will.

I've done this myself twice with no issue.
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@Steven **************
 Singapore does not stamp my passport as for me it’s automated
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@Jo *********
 . This isn't about you. If it isn't stamped , it will be logged in the microchip.inside your passport and thai immigration will see it when you re enter and they scan your passport at control..
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@Steven **************
 ok thanks
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Jo **********
apply for the 1 year ME based on marriage I think it’s 375€ but may have changed
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@Jo *********
 It's about £125 or 5000bt if you can get it. Still only gets you stamped in for 90 days!
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@Steve ******
 oh ok get it now it’s for one year but must leave every 90 days
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Jo **********
@Steve ******
 the one i looked at was for one year ME only available for Dutch citizens
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Stuart *********
A few consulates will issue a year long multiple entry Non O based on marriage which gives you a 90 day entry each time. I was told yesterday that the Dutch embassy will do this, although you’ll have to check with them as I have no direct experience.
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@Stuart ********
 correct the Netherlands permits a one year multiple entry visa based on marriage. I nearly applied for this but now here for about only 8 days a month
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Tony *********
That's the only option
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Brandon ************
You can only realistically get 150 days without leaving the country.

You can enter on a single entry tourist visa which will give you 60 days, and then you can extend that for 30 days. Then when that's almost up you can apply for a visiting Thai family extension which will give you 60 more days.

After that you're out of options and either need to do a border run or go home.
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Manuel ********
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Ok, so left or right there is no way around the fact i have to leave the country at least once.

Thank you guys for the advice😄👍🏻
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@Manuel *******
 Yes, the only way to stay more than 150 days is to extend for 1 year or do a border bounce. You could apply for the Non Imm OA to get stamped in for 1 year, if you're over 50 years old.
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Manuel ********
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@Steve ******
 nope 47👶🏻
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 How do you get 47? The non imm O get's you stamped in for 90 days!
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Manuel ********
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@Steve ******
 hahaha, i mean my age😄
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Manuel ********
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Because you mentioned 50 years old retirement visa.
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 Yeah for the non imm OA. You need to be 50, it's gets you stamped into Thailand for 1 year
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Jo **********
@Steve ******
 no, 1 year ME is available to Dutch citizens based on marriage at least it was the last time I checked
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@Jo *********
 yes, correct.
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@Jo *********
 Yep. I never said it wasnt but it will only get you stamped in for 90 days!
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@Manuel *******
 think of it as an opportunity for a vacation to Singapore or Vietnam or something
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@Manuel *******
 think of it as an opportunity for a vacation to Singapore or Vietnam or something
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 He'd only get 120 days with a tourist visa. You cant get the 30 days and then the 60 days. They give you the 60 days first. The OP can get single Non Imm O plus 60 days extention, giving him 150 days.
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Manuel ********
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@Steve ******
 what if i get the multiple entry 90 day non imm o, do i have to leave the country or can i get those 90 days extended in the country somehow?
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@Manuel *******
 You get 90 days with both single and multi entry non imm O visas. You can extend by 60 days or 1 year or leave and re-enter with the multi entry visa.
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@Manuel *******
 you have to leave and re-enter the country
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