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What is the best visa option for an Australian planning a six-month stay in Thailand while also visiting Vietnam and Laos?

Thailand Visa NON-O Visa Tourist Visa METV Visa for Australians Travel to Vietnam and Laos

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Hi,

I am Australian and planning to visit Chiang Mai next April 2022. I will be staying with a Thai national and hope to stay until October (approximately 6 months).

If possible I would like to visit Vietnam and Laos during my visit and do some travel around Thailand.

I would appreciate some feedback on what would be the best type of visa to apply for.

Thanks in advance.

Chris

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An Australian planning to stay in Chiang Mai for about six months while potentially traveling to Vietnam and Laos in April 2022 is seeking advice on the best visa type. A recommended option is the METV (Multi-Entry Tourist Visa) for six months, assuming that borders are open at that time. However, it's suggested to revisit and check the current COVID-19 situation closer to the travel date as many borders are currently closed.

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Its far too early to look into April 2022....

Check back in March and lets see what the COVID situation is in SE

Asia.

Right now all Thai land borders are CLOSED.

As SE Asian countries are not open to foreigners yet.

For a six month visa...

The METV 6 month Multi-entry tourist visa would work for you IF IF... IF ... borders were open once again.

See you again next March...take care...

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