I am thinking of coming to Thailand again. I’ve been there the last two years once in 2016 for a two week holiday. 2017 for three months. I want to return around the beginning of December 2018 and stay for six months. I have a Thai girlfriend that I may end up marrying on this trip. I am 58 years old and from Canada. She was recently turned down a tourist visa to Canada, and it’s suggested that we go on a trip or two outside Thailand so she can apply again. She has never been abroad and that was the reason she did not get the visa. What are my best options for a visa in Thailand for six months with that in mind.
Thanks for your help.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is planning a six-month stay in Thailand starting December 2018 and seeks advice on the best visa options. They have discussed the Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV), which allows a stay of 60 days per entry, extendable for another 30 days, and can be used effectively for nearly 270 days with careful planning. They also consider the Non-Immigrant O-A visa, which provides a one-year duration. Several comments suggest applying for the visa close to their intended arrival to maximize validity and also suggest options for their girlfriend, who was denied a Canadian tourist visa.
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