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What are the best visa options for extending my stay in Thailand after a 30-day visa exemption?

Visa Exemption Tourist Visa Non-O Visa Visa Extension Long-term Stay Thailand Immigration

Edvard *******

asked Nov 3, 2026

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Im in thailand now on a visa exemption for almost 30 days . I plan to go to vietnam and apply for a tourist visa from there. I want to stay in Thailand as long as possible so what are my best choice ? I was also in thailand almost 3 month in february to april 2026. What If i get a 30 day extention before applying for a tourist visa ? ( will i still get a 60 day tourist visa or will i be rejected )

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The user is currently in Thailand on a 30-day visa exemption and is considering obtaining a tourist visa while in Vietnam to extend their stay. They inquire about the possibility of extending their current visa by 30 days before applying for a tourist visa, and whether such an application may be denied if they have already spent considerable time in Thailand. Comments indicate that immigration policies are strict regarding long-term stays on tourist visas, suggesting that it may be more advantageous to apply for a Non-O visa if eligible, especially for those over 50, which can lead to longer stays with proper financial proof.

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Kool *******

As soon as immigration determines you are trying to stay here long term on tourist entries, they will refuse you entry, whether you bought a tourist visa, or not.

3 days ago

Dennis *********

Long term visa these days, those other tricks are long gone.

3 days ago

David *********

It is too late to try this pal; back in 2024 was better than now, unless you want to apply for an ED visa and genuinely attend classes, because they will test you every three months to see if you are really learning the language, and if you do not pass the interview, they will kick you out of the country.

3 days ago

Graeme *******

Well are you a tourist or want to live here.

4 days ago

John **********

If you are 50 or above your best choice would be to apply for a 90 day Non-O visa while you are in Vietnam. When you return to Thailand you open a bank account, deposit a minimum of 800k baht in it and once it's been there 2 months apply for a 12 month extension of stay

4 days ago

Edvard *******

@John *********

yes im planning to do that next year but i dont have 800k bath atm. Can i still apply for a 90 day Non-O ?

4 days ago

Adam *******

Edvard Aasen ,,สมัครวีซ่า METV แบบเข้าออกหลายครั้ง คุณสามารถขับรถได้ ทั่วประเทศเอเชีย ทุกครั้งที่คุณเดินทางกลับเข้าประเทศ คุณจะได้รับอนุญาตให้พำนักได้ 60 วันผ่านวีซ่า และสามารถต่ออายุได้ครั้งละ 30 วันทุกครั้งที่เดินทางออก

4 days ago

John **********

@Edvard ******

to apply for the 90 day Non-O visa outside of Thailand you either show 800k baht in your bank account or 3 months of income of 65k baht or more per month, you can use your home bank. To get the 12 month extension you can only show 800k baht in a Thai bank account

4 days ago

Wannikea *********

Edvard Aasen no, you need to show the funds. Although you can apply for a tourist visa and receive the Visa, it's up to the immigration officer at the border if they'll let you in or not regardless of having a Visa.

4 days ago

Edvard *******

If the rule is max 90 + 90 day on a tourist visa per year maybe i get only 30 days on the tourist visa since i already stayed long time on the visa exempt this year? Im from Norway

4 days ago

John **********

@Edvard ******

there's no such rule. Every entry is at the discretion of the immigration officer you stand in front of and they tend to look back over your history for the the last 12 to 18 months and in that time if you've already spent 150 days or so in Thailand on tourist entries you are in danger of being denied entry. There's no such problem with a 90 day Non-O visa but there's not much difference between visa exempt entries and tourist visa entries

4 days ago