November 3, 2023
a year ago
Hi everyone,
I have a Spanish passport and plan to come to Thailand from mid January to end of March.
I’m having a little trouble organising the best way to stay visa-wise, and hope you guys might be able to help.
So from my understanding, I can stay 60 days with a tourist visa (that I would apply for online before my arrival).
I have a few questions:
- is it possible to apply directly for a 90 days visa online, therefore I don’t have to go to the immigration office before the 60 days? (I guess not because impossible to find, but it would really save me time).
- upon arrival to Thailand what will they tell me if I present them with my 60 day visa but I have a return ticket ~75 days later ? Could I simply justify it by saying that I’ll go to the immigration office for an extension or is it best I buy an other plane ticket to a next door country for a few days before the 60 days and then re-enter Thailand, is that possible ?
- last question, I see on the offical website that one of the demands for the visa are hotel confirmations for the whole stay. Ideally I would like to reserve a week somewhere and then travel freely and see without really planing the whole trip day to day. Any recommendations in this case ?
Thank you very much in advance.
TLDR : Answer Summary
A Spanish passport holder can apply for a 60-day tourist visa online prior to arrival in Thailand. It’s not possible to apply online for a 90-day visa directly. Upon arrival with a 60-day visa and a return ticket about 75 days later, travelers can mention plans to apply for a visa extension. Alternatively, they may opt for a visa run to a neighboring country. Hotel confirmations for the entire stay are required, but travelers can book accommodations that allow reservation without an upfront payment.
