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What is the best visa option for a UK citizen over 50 to stay in Thailand for 6 months?
Some advise would be gratefully received . The best visa for me to enter Thailand which would allow me to stay longer . I’m from the UK over 50 and ideally would like to come over for 6 months I’m here in the UK at the moment . My thoughts were to just apply for the Tourist 60 day and then renew once over there but realistically that gives me 3 months and I’m not sure if I’m brave enough to border bounce ! Your advise would be gratefully received . It is a daunting process . Thank you
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A user from the UK over 50 is seeking advice on the best visa option to stay in Thailand for 6 months. They considered applying for a Tourist visa for 60 days but are unsure about border runs for extensions. Comments suggest options like the Multiple Entry Tourist Visa or the Multiple Entry Non-Immigrant O visa, both of which allow for extended stays through renewals or border runs.
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Joe ***********
The Multi-Entry O Visa is rarely issued anymore for just being over age 50.. The 90 Day O Visa is finished in 90 days.
Joe ***********
Once in Thailand you can apply for an O Visa 90 days or in most any neighboring country.. Then that 90 Day O Visa can be Extended for One Year - No official Retirement status needed - none.. Just meet financial requirements.. No official Pension status needed.
Steve *******
@K**
Yes you can apply for the SETV or the METV
Kim **********
OP@Steve ******
hence my shout out on here . I can legally come for 90 days 60 plus another 30 without worrying , seems my only option at the moment . Thanks againSteve *******
Kim Scott The state pension used to apply only to the non imm OA visa but it appears to now include the O visa as well.
Kim **********
OP@Steve ******
This is what I have found . I’m actually in London but there web site is dreadful . Google has been wonderful . Hull has been great for updatesSteve *******
@Rob***
. They rarely update their website in London. I heard of quite a few people only being issued with single entry non imm O and being advised to apply for an extention once in Thailand. The Hull consulate website actually advises this.Kim **********
OP@Robert ******
your advise was appreciated . Thank you once again everyone for your help .Robert *******
For the multiple Entry Non Immigrant O you can only apply in the Thai Embassy in London, but you noticed that they need for this visa proof of pension. So I guess it will be the Multiple Entry Tourist Visa option for you.
Kim **********
OPJoe thanks for the reply . I’m not sure i qualify for anything more than the 60 day tourist visa . I’m not retired 👍 just having a late gap year. Again thank you for replying
Joe ***********
Still Rare
Robert *******
As long as it mentioned on the website of the Thai Embassy in London as available, I would say you can apply for this.
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-Non-Immigrant-visas.htmlRobert *******
For a 6 months stay there are several options: The multiple Entry Tourist Visa, which gives you sections of 60 days of stay and twice a border run for a new 60 days of stay to get to 6 months. Option 2 is the Multiple Entry Non Immigrant O visa based on being over 50 years of age, gives you 90 days of stay, than do a border run for a new 90 days.
Kim **********
OP@Robert ******
no problem thanks for the friendly heads up . Thank you it will be nice to spend some quality time there . Again thank you . I’m now just looking up what documents etc I need .Robert *******
Thanks for making the topic and enjoy your stay in Thailand.
Kim **********
OPPerfect. Option 2 would work for me . Thank you for your help .
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