What are the visa options for my parents visiting Phuket from New Zealand for two months?

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Aug 5, 2021

3 years ago

Kate **********

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Hi, my parents are wanting to visit me in Phuket for around 2 months from NZ and are wondering about visa options. They are in their 60s. Is it possible for them to get a non O visa based on my visa? I have a non b and my husband is Thai. They are looking for the option of least hassle but with some flexibility if reentry to NZ gets delayed.

Thanks for any help.

EDIT: the visa exemption option is currently only valid until 30th september on the embassy website in NZ

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is inquiring about visa options for their parents, who are planning to visit Phuket from New Zealand for around two months. They are looking for options that offer minimal hassle and some flexibility due to potential delays in returning to New Zealand. Comments suggest that although a Non-O visa may be an option, a regular single-entry tourist visa could be more straightforward, allowing for a 60-day entry that can be extended by 30 days at the immigration office. Additionally, there is mention of the Phuket Sandbox program and the current limitations on visa exemption validity.

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Wannikea *********

Agree with Tod, they only want a 60 day stay, any other visa would be extra work for nothing.

3 years ago

Shaughn ***********

Getting back to NZ will be the most difficult part.

3 years ago

Ian ********

@Shaughn **********

agreed

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3 years ago

Kate **********

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@Shaughn **********

yes, which is why they want some flexibility

3 years ago

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Kate **********

Joe ***********

Do they plan on being part of the Phuket Sandbox? If so they should visit the Sandbox site and get informed

3 years ago

Budgie *******

Can they travel out of NZ? I thought NZ is on lock down too

3 years ago

Tod *********

Correction; the 45 day visa exempt entry stamp is only available until Sept 30th at this time. After that it will revert back to a 30 day visa exempt entry like it always was.

IF they're just coming for 2 months have them both buy single entry tourist visas from the thai consulate in their country before they wing their way here.

That will get them stamped in for 60 days when they land AND they can extend that by 30 more days at the immigration office here for 1900baht giving them a total of 90 days here.

3 years ago

Benjamin ******

I recommend keeping it easy, and have them apply for a Non-OA visa. This will let them stay for one year, and doesn't have much paperwork requirements. You can find the requirements at

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