What is the best visa option for a UK citizen wanting to stay in Thailand for 3-4 months without having 800,000 baht in the bank?

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I want to visit Thailand for 3-4 months. I don't have 800,000 baht in the bank! What is the best visa/visa renewal combination for me as a UK citizen? I am happy to leave for a neighbouring country and return.

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Ask Thailand · Answer

To visit Thailand for 3-4 months without having 800,000 baht in the bank, a UK citizen can use a combination of visa options. They can enter Thailand on a 60-day visa exemption and then apply for a 30-day extension for a total of 90 days. After 50 days, they should leave Thailand for a nearby country and return, allowing them to obtain another 60-day visa exemption. Alternatively, they can apply for a single-entry tourist visa (60 days + 30 days extension) prior to entry or consider a multi-entry tourism visa for up to six months.

Jake ***** · Answer

60 + 30 + 7 = 97 days 👌

Alan ***** · Answer

Get an E multi entrance visa £150.

Colin ******** · Answer

A 90 day non-O visa from the Thai embassy in London

David ********* · Answer

if you just want 3?monthd

60 day exemption plus

30 day extension

be carefulness inclusive days

if want longer

then leave after 50 plus days

not on the 60th day

stay out a week

then get another 60 day exemption

shouldn’t be an issue

make sure you have your onward and return tickets in hand

Brian ******** · Answer

I am on an METV , and with careful planning you could potentially stay almost eight months by re- entering Thailand a couple of days before the visa expires . I don’t plan on doing “ extension” as this ( quite rightly upsets immigration ) . Good luck whichever method you choose and enjoy wonderful Thailand

Raymond ********* · Answer

Easy in your case, you come in on a 60 days visa exemption then go to Immigration and request (buy) à 30 extension for 1900 thb

James ****** · Answer

A single entry tourist visa will allow you 60 days + 30 on extension.

A multi entry tourist visa will allow you 6 months.

Both of these require application prior to entry.

Kenneth ******* · Answer

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Jan ****************** · Answer

If you don’t have any recent extensive entry history, you should normally be able to travel without a visa. I recommend limiting your stay to 60 days -that is, using the 60 day visa exempt entry without applying for the 30 day local extension- before travelling to a neighbouring country and staying there a few days before re-entering Thailand. You must be able to show an onward ticket (or a return ticket home) within the 60 days you are stamped in for at each entry into Thailand.