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What are the current visa options for Australians traveling to Thailand?

60-day Visa Exempt Non-O Visa Visa Extension Thai Family Visa Thai Immigration Rules Expat Visa Guidance

Apr 18, 2025

7 days ago

Norm *********

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Two questions 

(1) is the 60 visa exempt no longer operating ? From Australia 

(2) also I rang the consulate in Canberra and was told I now can’t get a 12 month multi entry visa but now need a 3 month visa and apply for an extension, is this correct ??

I have a Thai wife and we travel frequently between the two countries, however now things appear to have changed. Totally confused 😩

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Yes, the 60-day visa exemption is still available for Australians traveling to Thailand, but the 12-month multi-entry Non-O visa is no longer an option due to changes in the visa system. You can apply for a 3-month visa and extend it for additional stays, including a possible 60-day extension for visiting Thai family while in Thailand.

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Graham ******

Get a 90 day Non-O before travelling which you can extend in country with a "Visit Thai Family" 60 day extension giving you 5 months or a 12 month extension and a re-entry permit which gives you your 6 month stay plus your entry the following year (this requires 400k in a Thai bank account for just over 2 months each year at the time of applying for the extension)

6 days ago

Norm *********

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@Graham *****

will get proof of income from Australia bank

6 days ago

Graham ******

@Norm ********

for your Non-O issued in Australia yes

6 days ago

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Graham ******

Norm *********

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@Graham *****

that is great advice, was thinking of opening a bank account with 40,000 baht a month income from my Australian bank as person married to a Thai woman. Depositing to account when I have the account open ( 400,000 not an option as it earns a good income in Australia )

Once it grows to 400,000 then that will work also.

Any further suggestions??

6 days ago

Graham ******

@Norm ********

you cannot get Visa extenmsions with 40k income, you'll need 400k as Australia does not do the income affidavit and most Immigration Offices do not accept 40k transfers. You can transfer your 400k back after you get your extension if you wish or use it for living expenses.

6 days ago

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Anna *********

60 day visa exempt is still available but not 12 months multi entry