Feb 25, 2024
10 months ago
Hello, I’m 36yo, French, currently living in Spain.
I went to Thailand for the first time in January on an exemption visa for 30 days.
I’d like to go back to Thailand in October and if possible stay for 6 months.
I am a bit confused as to what would be my best option here :
- I have another 30 days of visa exemption, should I simply go with that, then request a 60 days tourist visa after that + an extension of 30 days ? That would make 4 months, but then the visa exemption would renew for 2025 ? (Pretty sure this option is not correct 😂)
- or ask for a Student Visa (Learning Thai online with a local school) ? That would allow me 60 days + 30 days extension and that student can then be renewed for 60 days again and another extension ?
Thanks 💚
TLDR : Answer Summary
A French citizen, currently living in Spain, seeks advice on the best visa option to stay in Thailand for 6 months. Options discussed include using a 30-day visa exemption followed by a 60-day tourist visa and a possible extension, or applying for a student visa for Thai language classes. Responses suggest that a Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) from France is a better choice, allowing multiple 60-day entries and extensions, providing the necessary duration of stay with less hassle than the education visa.