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What Are the Visa Options for Staying in Thailand for 6 Months?

Nov 13, 2019
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Jerry *************
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I am new to this, i live in the uk and want to go to Thailand for 6 months most years does the group know if this is possible if so can someone please explain it in simple terms how to do it please as i am so confused please
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If you're looking to stay in Thailand for six months, there are several visa options available depending on your circumstances. A multiple entry tourist visa could allow you to stay a maximum of 270 days in segments of 60 days. Alternatively, if you're over 50 years old, a Non-Immigrant O visa may offer another possibility, allowing for a 90-day stay, with the potential for extensions or combination with a Single Entry Tourist visa. It's advised to explore personal eligibility requirements and possibly consult the Thai Embassy for detailed guidance.
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Visit the website of the Thai Embassy in London, there are several options like a multiple entry tourist visa which is valid for 6 months and gives you maximum 270 days of stay in sections of 60 days OR look at the possibilities of a Non Immigrant O visa based one being over 50 years of age, which gives you 90 days of stay and then a combination with a Single Entry Tourist visa from a Thai consulate in the area or an Extension of Stay if you like to stay longer. This is not really a page for the question, what visa is the best. There are to much personal details needed to make that decision for you, a little self investigation is needed. If you have a specific question about one visa feel free to ask again
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Benjamin ******
That all depends:

1.Is this your first time coming to Thailand?

2. Are you 50 years old or older?

3. Do you have a Thai wife?

4. Do you want to work or study here?
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Benjamin ******
Jerry G. Shepherd, I'm sorry, but I don't have time to walk you through each visa Thailand offers. You can go to the consultant website (Hull, I think), or go to the Thailand immigration website that outlines all the potential visas. If you see one that fits your needs, feel free to ask questions. It shouldn't be too difficult
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Jerry *************
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If i didn't go for a retirement visa what would you recommend
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Jerry *************
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Ok
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Jerry *************
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No i have been several times for upto 30 days yes i am over 50 no thai wife yet not work there
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