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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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Dec 2, 2025
5 months ago
Les ********
ORIGINAL POSTERI 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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TLDR : Answer Summary
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.
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Jake *****
60 + 30 + 7 = 97 days đ
Jan ******************
@Jake ****
its (60+30) + (60+7).Luc ************
@Jake ****
thats incorrect. You can not get an extension on an extension. The 7 days are overstay, you well have to leave the Kingdom.Reply to
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Alan *****
Get an E multi entrance visa ÂŁ150.
Melanie **********
@Alan ****
whatâs this Alan?David *********
Alan *****
I got one from the Thai embassy in London. Itâs a multi entrance tourist visa for 6 months
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Colin ********
A 90 day non-O visa from the Thai embassy in London
Graham ******
@Colin *******
the OP says he doesn't have the banked 800k ;)Reply to
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David *********
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
shouldnât be an issue
make sure you have your onward and return tickets in hand
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
shouldnât be an issue
make sure you have your onward and return tickets in hand
Brian ********
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 donât plan on doing â extensionâ as this ( quite rightly upsets immigration ) . Good luck whichever method you choose and enjoy wonderful Thailand
Raymond *********
Easy in your case, you come in on a 60 days visa exemption then go to Immigration and request (buy) Ă 30 extension for 1900 thb
James ******
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.
A multi entry tourist visa will allow you 6 months.
Both of these require application prior to entry.
Jan ******************
If you donât 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.
Vinny **************
You get 60 days on arrival
Go to immigration extend another 30
Go to immigration extend another 30
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