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What are the best visa options for multiple trips to Thailand in a short time?
I am planning to visit in November for 45 days then again from Mid Jan to Early May and I may leave in Feb for 10 days I know I can extend my tourist visa on 1st trip but unsure how to do 2nd trip ..im in my 50s...would it be simpler to do a multi entry retirement visa during 1st trip or something else ?
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The discussion revolves around the optimal visa options for visiting Thailand several times within a short period. A tourist visa can initially provide 60 days, and it can be extended once for another 30 days. Alternatively, a multi-entry tourist visa allows for multiple entries over six months, granting 60 days per entry. A retirement visa, while providing a longer stay initially, may complicate the traveler's plans due to its restrictions on re-entry.
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Graham ******
A multi-entry tourist visa which is valid for 6 months from the date of issue would meet your requirements as it gives you 60 days per entry. A retirement visa is not multi-entry and gives you just 90 days unless extended and you don't want to jump through those hoops.
Mark *******
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thanks ..its just so confusing to find besr fitBrandon ************
A tourist visa is applied for and paid for before you go to Thailand, and you get 60 days when you arrive. If you get a tourist visa then you wouldn't need to get an extension on your first trip.
If you arrive the 2nd time without a visa then you'll get visa exempt which is 30 days, and you can apply for one extension for an additional 30 days.
If you arrive the 2nd time without a visa then you'll get visa exempt which is 30 days, and you can apply for one extension for an additional 30 days.
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