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What is the best visa option for staying 6 months in Thailand and 6 months in the UK?

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Oct 23, 2024

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What's the best visa to get if I want to stay for 6 months of the year in Thailand and 6 months in the UK

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The discussion explores the best visa options for someone who wishes to spend 6 months in Thailand and 6 months in the UK. Comments suggest various visas like the DTV visa and Non-O visa, contingent on the individual's qualifications. There are also recommendations for tourist visas and strategies like border runs to extend stay durations. Additionally, users emphasize the need for more information about the person's situation to provide tailored advice.

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Pertti *************

Any plans relocating here permanently in future?

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Richard ******

METV

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Henrik *****

Read the visa section of the Thai Embassy website

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Peter **************

Enter, get 60 days + 30,

Do a border run, enter again, get 60 days + 30, then leave to uk

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Andrew *****

I would go for tourist for your situation

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Phil ******

Look at DTV

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Adrian *****************

Best or easiest?

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Tony **********

DTV assuming you qualify. If not, non-o, also assuming you qualify.

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Rob *******

Are you working in Thailand ? Do you have any family/Wife in Thailand ?

You need to post more info

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Elías ********

Maybe the DTV visa, but I couldn't tell you if you're elegible as you didn't mention anything about your background.

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