Hi, I'm currently in Thailand with a Tourist Visa (08 dec 17 - 5 feb 2018 + 30 days). After I go to Laos during 15 days and I come back with an exemption 30 days.
I will take my plane to come back home : France the 17th April 2018.
I'd like to come again at the end of May for about 3 months (my planes aren't booking yet). But my question is, which visa is the most appropriate to my situation?
I already have a Tourist Visa (08 sept 2017 - 1 dec 2017)
Thanks for your answers and sorry for my bad English... :)
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The user is currently in Thailand on a Tourist Visa and plans to return at the end of May for about 3 months. Responses suggest obtaining a New Single Entry Tourist Visa, which allows for an initial stay of 60 days plus a possible extension of 30 days at immigration.
The only specific policy on number of entries is VISA-EXEMPT by LAND 2 times per calendar year (by air no limit). Tourist visas no specific policy how many per year, it is at the discretion of the consular office where you apply. The Thai consulate in Vientiane has a user-friendly reputation.
According to official rules you can only visit Thailand twice per year I believe. 2x60 days , single entry. tourist visa (TR) plus 2x30 with the extensions. So about 6 months. BUT written or/and verbal rules are often a big grey area. Or Purple to be precis. It would be incorrect and unfair to claim anything for certain. It can be a problem but most probably wont be. Only way to know fore sure is to try. I mean a lot of people have been here for a LONG time just on tourist visas alone. If there is a problem it still doesn't necessarily mean you wont be allowed to enter in the end. "Just" hassle, Not sure how it works in France. But usually, but not always, you need/have a return ticket as well or one that confirms that you will/can leave the country withing 90 days. Otherwise they wont even give you the fancy sticker in your passport. AKA visa.
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