This is NOT an official government website. We are an independent resource providing information and assistance to travelers.
What is the best nearby location to apply for a 60-day Thai Tourist Visa after having a visa exempt entry?
Thai Tourist VisaVisa Exempt EntryVisa Application LocationsThailand ImmigrationLaosKuala Lumpur EmbassyUS PassportsVisa Extensions
May 24, 2023
3 years ago
Ettie *********
ORIGINAL POSTERI hope everyone is having a lovely morning! 🌞
60 Day Thai Tourist Visa Question:
We came here with a visa exempt upon arrival + 30 day extension. I hope I’m using the right terminology. 🤞 It’s expiring on June 10th. Previously to that, we had an ED Visa.
Would you please share your experience where to fly near Thailand, with a greater chance obtaining/applying in a Thai Embassy for 60 days Tourist Visa? I’m not sure if this matters at all, but we have US Passports.
60 Day Thai Tourist Visa Question:
We came here with a visa exempt upon arrival + 30 day extension. I hope I’m using the right terminology. 🤞 It’s expiring on June 10th. Previously to that, we had an ED Visa.
Would you please share your experience where to fly near Thailand, with a greater chance obtaining/applying in a Thai Embassy for 60 days Tourist Visa? I’m not sure if this matters at all, but we have US Passports.
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user is seeking advice on where to apply for a 60-day Thai Tourist Visa after arriving in Thailand on a visa-exempt entry followed by a 30-day extension, which is expiring soon. The discussion highlights popular locations such as Laos and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where others have successfully obtained their visas. There are concerns about the immigration process in Thailand and suggestions for applying for a visa by leaving Thailand to nearby countries.
Pelle Eriksson★★★★★
Absolutely Bangkok's best service I highly...recently on Facebook
Luca G.★★★★★
I used this agency for my DTV Visa...recently on Google
Trusted Thai Visa Agent
OVER 100,000 EXPATS SERVED
#1 VISA AGENT IN THAILAND
Dave *********
Can you apply for an e visa 60 day tourist all done on line then leave Thailand and come back showing the e visa which is all done on line
Todd *********
@Dave ********
no. You need to take your passport into RTE to get the visaReply to
Todd *********
Reply
Neal *******
Getting the visa is one thing, but getting through Thailand immigration should be a concern for you. Especially if after completing your ED visa you border bounced to get visa exempt entry and extension. “Immigrating without documentation.” Your US passport should get you back in on a border hop for 30 days plus 30 day extension. If I were you and it was me, I would then get back to the US. It seems that SETVs obtained in Southeast Asia are red flags to Thailand immigration.
Todd *********
@Neal ******
why would anyone bother with back to USA. If you feel desperately fearful of entering Thailand, choose an adjacent country for a month and come back.Neal *******
@Todd ********
Back to the home country to cool off and regroup for a few months. Then a METV issued by the Royal Thai Embassy DC or Consulate General could work her, as there could be a significant gap between her previous entries and the new visa.Reply to
Neal *******
Reply
Woramol ****************
@Neal ******
what are SETVs. Thanks in advanceUlrik *********
@Woramol *************
single entry tourist visa.Reply to
Ulrik *********
Reply
Martinello **********************
Has anyone tried from the Philippines
Frank **********
Reply to
Frank **********
Reply
Sidd ********
Kuala Lumpur , the embassy there is very swift go on a Monday
Sidd ********
@Ettie ********
Please do get a que from the online booking portal from the website because they don’t allow walkins easily and also for collection it’s very easyEttie *********
ORIGINAL POSTERHey
@Sidd *******
, Kuala Lampur it is then! 🙏😀👍Reply to
Ettie *********
Reply
Steve *******
Savannakhet or Vientiane, Laos.
Miles ***********
Mine expires on 8 June so going to Laos for the weekend
Jeremy ********
The embassy In Vientiane Laos is always a good one
Ettie *********
ORIGINAL POSTERPerfect! 🙏😀
Reply to
Ettie *********
Reply
Ettie *********
ORIGINAL POSTERAnyone have any experience to share in Vietnam, Hanoi?
May ************************
@Ettie ********
Be carefuly about scam and they cheat on you . My bf just came back they used credit card 2 times but told him the card didn’t work but in fact it doneEttie *********
ORIGINAL POSTERI did and totally didn's see it! 😂 Thank you 🙏
Bob **********
@Ettie ********
Vietnam is asking for 6 months of bank statements for a SETV Laos is good lookOn the website because you may need to book an appointment in advance and beware coming off a ED visa and back to back TV you may be pulled aside so have the 3 proofs a onward ticket in 60 days,20k in baht or another currency and booked accommodation
Reply to
Bob **********
Reply
Todd *********
Had no problems getting 60 day TV in KL last month.
Helen ********
@Todd ********
how many days did it take to get visa? Did you have to make appointment?Todd *********
@Helen *******
you absolutely must make an appt at KL. They won’t let you in the property without. And it took less than 48 hours for visa to be completed. They will give you a pick up appt. Could be faster depending on how busyHelen ********
@Todd ********
thanks, much appreciatedReply to
Helen ********
Reply
Ettie *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Todd ********
thanks for the feedback! 🙏🏻😊 We decided on KL as well. 👍🏻Todd *********
@Ettie ********
fun city also. EnjoyReply to
Todd *********
Reply
Brandon ************
I think Laos is the most popular place to go
Ettie *********
ORIGINAL POSTERThanks so much for your help! 🙏😀
Reply to
Ettie *********
Reply
22 comments
2 years ago
17 comments
2 years ago
28 comments
2 years ago
6 comments
3 years ago
44 comments
3 years ago
3 comments
3 years ago
7 comments
3 years ago
28 comments
3 years ago
13 comments
3 years ago
8 comments
3 years ago
10 comments
3 years ago
18 comments
3 years ago
4 comments
4 years ago
3 comments
4 years ago
9 comments
6 years ago
8 comments
6 years ago
23 comments
7 years ago
8 comments
7 years ago
30 comments
7 years ago
What are the best destinations for obtaining a 60-day tourist visa, and what is the processing time?
27 comments
8 years ago
29 comments
8 years ago
5 comments
8 years ago
35 comments
8 years ago
10 comments
9 years ago
20 comments
9 years ago
7 comments
a month ago
9 comments
a month ago
21 comments
a month ago
16 comments
a month ago
8 comments
a month ago
The ask:thailand community, consisting of multiple Q/A groups with over 100,000 members, powers this platform. It is not an official government resource. Our members actively contribute to this resource, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee its complete reliability. Assistance to travelers is provided as a community service.