What do I need to know about getting a visa for Thailand as an American?

Follow the bouncing ball.. it's all explained online

As an American I think there are four locations that issue visas. When I was applying for my most recent tourist visa, I clicked a few links and I was presented the option to select the four consulate/embassies to send my application. I doubt it matters which one I send it to.

From personal Experience LA issued my visa in two or three days.

The type of visa you need depends on why you are coming and how long you intend to stay. Because you question is quite general I am going to assume you will to stay less than 90 days and therefore will only require a tourist visa or a visa exemption.

Visa exception give you 30 days plus you can extend for another 30 days, giving 60 days total.

Tourist visa gives you 60 days plus you can extend for another 30 days, giving 90 days total.

Both have different requirements that you can read about on the website:

The paperwork is likely to be confusing, welcome to Thailand. We you have questions - comeback to this group or one like it.

Best of luck to you

It sounds like you have a lot more research to do. I would do the research rather than ask people on social media for advice. That way you’ll get the correct advice and all your options. A lot of people here have no idea what they are talking about. Things are changing all the time.

Do a serious research and reading. Pros and cons, could be exhausting but if your up to it do it.

If you decide on a visa. You need to choose the Washington DC location if your in Florida

The extension is easy to get at the immigration office near where you stay at the time of applying.

You would need

Copy of passport data page

Copy of stamped in page

Copy of visa if you get one

Copy of TM6 and to be safe TM30

1 x passport size photo

1900baht cash

Complete the TM7 form at the immigration office.

Just go to the Thailand embassy website and check what is required to visit Thailand. You will get information about how to apply for Thai pass and health insurance. Look at YouTube videos there is information about everything. As an American you also have 30 days exemption for visa. You can also apply for 60 days visa and do 30 days extension in Thailand. Other people will advise how

Why do folk write long questions and have a coloured back ground that takes ages to scroll up to read

30 day on arrival visa exempt and you can get a 30 day extension easy and you can leave whenever you want, you want longer than 60 up to 90, get visa 60 then get extension, things always change but no need for visa if 60 or less