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What is the best way for an Australian passport holder to stay in Thailand for 60 days?

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Feb 13, 2024
a year ago
David ************************
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Hi, and thankyou in advance,

Like to fly to Thailand in June on Australian Passport,

What is easy for me to stay in Thailand for 60 days ,, ?

Enter Thailand via Airline and get a 30 no- visa stamp then go to immigration centre at Bangkok Airport,

And ask for another extra 30 day, stay in Thailand, for 1,900 baht , Or get a E- Visa before l come to Thailand, ?

Thankyou for your understanding

dJ
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An Australian passport holder can stay in Thailand for 60 days by entering on a 30-day visa exemption stamp and then extending their stay by another 30 days at an immigration office instead of the airport. Although initially mentioned, the e-visa may not be available for Australians according to some commenters. Getting a tourist visa before travel is considered more convenient and cost-effective compared to obtaining a visa exemption and then extending it. It's essential to have the required TM30 form from the hotel for seamless processing when visiting the immigration office.
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Henrik *****
When going to Thailand for 31 - 60 ( 90 )days, the 60 days touristvisa is the best option.

It is cheaper than visaexcempt + 30 days extension.

No need of a onward ticket ( 90 days 1 onward ), if returnticket within 60 days.

It is easier to apply from the comfort of your home.

thaievisa.go.th

Not wasting holiday time to find, go to and waiting at a immigration office ( 90 you would need that ).

No need to leave Thailand in up to 90 days
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J ******************
Get TR visa via Embassy/ Consulate go to their website for info .Some have said Evisa is now possible. TR 60 visa gives you 60 days as name implies .
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Jeffrey ************
Up to you...
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David ************************
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Q2 , Can l get a E- Visa in Australia, to bring out my thai partner to Australia,

Or do l still have to fill out , the

# 600 tourist Visa

to bring her for a 30 day Vacation

And thankyou to everyone for their valuable help
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Wayne *********
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 evisa is au to Thailand nothing has changed to bring thai to au
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David ************************
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Hi Cool Breeze thankyou for sharing this ,,

As l was going to stay in hotel in for 1 or 2 nights,

And get hotel to fill out required TM30 ,

As l will go to immigration at it square at Lak Si BTS, station.

Then go and stay at my girlfriend address in Pattaya,

As l have a photo of our lease agreement with landlord,

Will that be any help for me ,
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Ian **********
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 As long you can get a TM30 of them
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David ************************
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@Ian *********
 thanks for your valuable input, much appreciated
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David ************************
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As a E,- Visa would be a lot easier,,

As l was under the impression that , l could only get an E- Visa if l was in Europe or going to Europe
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Kool *******
Get the visa exempt stamp when you arrive, check into your hotel in Bangkok, unless you are flying into somewhere else, and the next day go to the immigration office at the IT Square at the LakSi BTS station. On the third floor you can get your 30 day extension, then you are done with it all. Just make sure the hotel, or wherever you check into has filed the required TM30. Ask them for a copy of it before you go out to avoid any questions about it, as that would be the only stumbling block and delay if it hadn't been filed within the 24 hours after you arrive.
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David ************************
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Hi and thankyou everyone for their help ,

Very much appreciated.

But Steve , l thought that l could Not get a E- Visa to Thailand from Australia
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Steve *******
Get the Tourist evisa. Saves a trip to Immigration and any hassle in Aussie with onward travel
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Julie *********
You need a tourist visa through the Thai Embassy in Sydney or Canberra apparently Sydney is the best to use no e-visa available for Australians. Takes a couple of months to get. I’m going to get visa exemption 30 day stamp on arrival then pay 1900 baht at the immigration office to extend for 30 days.
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Tony *********
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 I think Australia can now get E-visa finally
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Julie *********
@Tony ********
 must have changed very recently. Sorry, and thank you!
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Tony *********
@Julie ********
 yes I only read it the other day on one of these pages written by Tod Daniel
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Julie *********
@Tony ********
 just tried but won’t let me past applying for single entry. I put in tourist visa.
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Darryl ********
@Julie ********
Same here. Multiple combinaion of visas and stopped at single/multiple entry.
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Julie *********
@Tony ********
 not available already tried.
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Wayne *********
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Go to this site its now saying Australia is included in evisa
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@Julie ********
 apparently you can now its just recently changed

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Brandon ************
You cannot get an extension at the airport. You would go to an immigration office for an extension.

An extension costs more and takes more time than getting a tourist visa before you travel.
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