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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?
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?
Except for a year marriage visa what is my best option where I don’t have to leave the country?
Answer summary
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.
Steven ***************
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.
I've done this myself twice with no issue.
Jo **********
@Steven **************
Singapore does not stamp my passport as for me it’s automatedJo **********
@Steven **************
ok thanksSteven ***************
@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..Jo **********
apply for the 1 year ME based on marriage I think it’s 375€ but may have changed
Steve *******
@Jo *********
It's about £125 or 5000bt if you can get it. Still only gets you stamped in for 90 days!Jo **********
@Steve ******
oh ok get it now it’s for one year but must leave every 90 daysJo **********
@Steve ******
the one i looked at was for one year ME only available for Dutch citizens
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.
Jo **********
@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
Tony *********
That's the only option
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.
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.
Manuel ********
OPOk, 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😄👍🏻
Thank you guys for the advice😄👍🏻
Steve *******
@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.Steve *******
@Manuel *******
Yeah for the non imm OA. You need to be 50, it's gets you stamped into Thailand for 1 yearManuel ********
OPBecause you mentioned 50 years old retirement visa.
Manuel ********
OP@Steve ******
hahaha, i mean my age😄Steve *******
@Manuel *******
How do you get 47? The non imm O get's you stamped in for 90 days!Manuel ********
OP@Jo *********
yes, correct.Manuel ********
OP@Steve ******
nope 47👶🏻Steve *******
@Jo *********
Yep. I never said it wasnt but it will only get you stamped in for 90 days!Jo **********
@Steve ******
no, 1 year ME is available to Dutch citizens based on marriage at least it was the last time I checkedBrandon ************
@Manuel *******
think of it as an opportunity for a vacation to Singapore or Vietnam or somethingBrandon ************
@Manuel *******
think of it as an opportunity for a vacation to Singapore or Vietnam or somethingSteve *******
@Brandon ***********
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.Manuel ********
OP@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?Steve *******
@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.Brandon ************
@Manuel *******
you have to leave and re-enter the countryActivity
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