What is the best visa option for spending a year in Thailand without working?

Visa Options Special Tourist Visa (STV)NON-O-A Visa Thailand Immigration Expat Advice Long-term Stay in Thailand

Jan 16, 2021

4 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi folks first post here. Been to Thailand a few times and would love to spend 6 months to a year there. Any ideas what would be the best visa to go for for a year? Wouldn’t intend to work there just a holiday

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TLDR : Answer Summary

For a year-long stay in Thailand without working, the Special Tourist Visa (STV) allows up to 270 days through multiple extensions. Alternatively, if you're over 50, you can apply for a NON-O-A Retirement Visa, which permits stays of one year with the possibility of extension upon re-entry. Border runs for visa exemptions are no longer reliable due to current regulations, and travelers are advised to secure a visa for extended stays.

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Bob **********

If your over 50 an O-A is good for a year and if you can leave an re enter you'll get another year stamped in when you return

4 years ago

Bob **********

@Jeff *********

yes no one's coming without quarantine

4 years ago

Jeff **********

@Bob *********

with quarantine

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Jeff **********

Phill ******

comming from ozz , just enter visa exempt ,and cross a border every 60 days .no need for a visa , if you want to travel .

4 years ago

Andy ***********

You need a Visa... The days of border runs is well and truly over. Where can you cross and get back ? Certainly not Malaysia / Cambodia or Myanmar....conditions are different now. He is looking for sound advice - the correct advice is to suggest a visa type - ie Retirement Non O or Tourist

4 years ago

Bob **********

@Phill *****

boarders are closed

4 years ago

Phill ******

maybe , maybe not . who knows.

4 years ago

Andy ***********

I do not think this plan will work anymore - need a visa

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Andy ***********

Hans *******

1 year vise and 2 years pocket money, could be enough

4 years ago

Bobby ********

STV (Special Tourist Visa).

4 years ago

Reiner *********

Well try the new Special Tourist Visa STV then it allows you to stay 3x90 days so about 270 ..check the requirements at you nearest royal thai consulate ...or if you over 50 an NON O A retired

4 years ago

Bobby ********

Andrew Morris. It's 90 days which can be extended twice up to a maximum 270 days.

4 years ago

Tony ***********

@Andrew *******

you cannot switch to any other visa after that. You will have to leave.

4 years ago

Andrew ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks mate that sounds good. I’d that a one time only thing or can you do it again after you do the 270 days?

4 years ago