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What is the best visa option for a New Zealand citizen living in Australia who frequently visits Thailand?
New Zealand citizen, been a resident in Australia for 6-7 years now….
I need to apply for a Dtv visa as I’ve gone to Thailand to much recently bassicly been in and out 90 days once then back for another 60 then I’ve come to Bali was hoping I could apply for a visa from here and wait my plan is I’ve had the last few months off work, I have money saved in my bank account and investments enough for the visa well over enough…for Dtv or is it better for me to try to stay in Bali and apply for a metv or setv and then once I go back fifo in Feb/march next year apply for my Dtv as i don’t want to sit around Australia for 4 weeks well it processes and pay accomodation and all….whats my best option ? Tourist visa ? Metv ? Setv ? Or go back to Australia and go into a financial crisis just waiting to get a yes or no…..
All I do in Thailand is train and plan to rent a place over there as well eventually,
I need to apply for a Dtv visa as I’ve gone to Thailand to much recently bassicly been in and out 90 days once then back for another 60 then I’ve come to Bali was hoping I could apply for a visa from here and wait my plan is I’ve had the last few months off work, I have money saved in my bank account and investments enough for the visa well over enough…for Dtv or is it better for me to try to stay in Bali and apply for a metv or setv and then once I go back fifo in Feb/march next year apply for my Dtv as i don’t want to sit around Australia for 4 weeks well it processes and pay accomodation and all….whats my best option ? Tourist visa ? Metv ? Setv ? Or go back to Australia and go into a financial crisis just waiting to get a yes or no…..
All I do in Thailand is train and plan to rent a place over there as well eventually,
Answer summary
A New Zealand citizen residing in Australia seeks advice on the best visa option for Thailand after frequent visits and varying stay durations. They are considering applying for a DTV visa while in Bali but are unsure if a tourist visa, METV, or SETV would be more suitable, given their financial situation and past stays in Thailand. Community responses suggest that frequent stays may complicate tourist visa approval, and emphasize the importance of residency status for visa applications.
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Dianne ********
Interesting so I put it through Chat - He is most likely living in Australia on a subclass 444 Special Category Visa. He can legitimately describe Australia as his country of residence, notwithstanding his New Zealand citizenship.
The question I would want answered before advising him to apply for a DTV from Australia is whether the Thai Embassy accepts subclass 444 holders as Australian residents for its e-Visa applications.
The question I would want answered before advising him to apply for a DTV from Australia is whether the Thai Embassy accepts subclass 444 holders as Australian residents for its e-Visa applications.
WittyPers*********
OPDianne Jewell yeah I’m very sure they do…..because you are a Aussie resident for tax purposes and you live there it’s your country of residence etc
John **********
Even if the Thai embassy in Indonesia issues you with a visa, and it sounds like a tourist visa of one sort or another is your only option, there's no guarantee you'll be allowed to enter Thailand on it. You've spent at least 150 days in Thailand in the last 12 to 18 months which is a critical point. If you want to apply for a DTV you may need to go back to NZ unless you have permanent residence rights in Australia
WittyPers*********
OP@John *********
we are classed as permanent residence in Australia just not citizens so that’s fine to goto Australia because it’s my country of residenceJohn **********
WittyPersimmon9998 not if you are in Australia on an SVC
Ken **********
WittyPersimmon9998 unless you applied for residency when you first arrived in Australia you will not be classed as permanent residents. You will still be on the 444 visa you get when you enter Australia.
WittyPers*********
OP@John *********
I’m a Aussie resident mate
Brandon ************
It sounds like your best option is to go live in a country you actually qualify to live in. If applying for a visa to Thailand will put you in a financial crisis, then Thailand isn't the place for you.
A tourist visa, whether it's single or multiple entry, is not going to protect you from being scrutinized and possibly denied entry for spending too much time as a tourist in Thailand. You might be able to enter one more time with a tourist visa as you're currently at 150 days, but there's no guarantee.
A tourist visa, whether it's single or multiple entry, is not going to protect you from being scrutinized and possibly denied entry for spending too much time as a tourist in Thailand. You might be able to enter one more time with a tourist visa as you're currently at 150 days, but there's no guarantee.
Ken **********
@Brandon ***********
i really think he is trying to point out that the cost of living in australia is so high, not the he will actually go into financial crisis....WittyPers*********
OP@Brandon ***********
the financial crisis part was a joke…..meaning going back to Australia after being obversess in Asia for nearly a year…I have money and investment property …Activity
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