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What is the best way to obtain a long-term stay visa for Thailand as a tourist returning for dental work?
Oct 30, 2025
2 months ago
Martin ********
ORIGINAL POSTERTLDR : Answer Summary
The user is seeking advice on the best visa option for a 4-month stay in Thailand to complete dental work. They initially inquire about obtaining a 90-day tourist visa and the possibility of extending it by one month at an immigration office. Community responses clarify that while a 90-day visa is a non-immigrant visa and can be extended under certain conditions, there are other visa options to consider, such as a tourist visa, which is valid for 60 days with a 30-day extension, or a Non-O visa for retirees. Suggestions also mention the potential for a medical visa, which starts with an initial 90 days and can be extended for up to one year without the bank account requirements needed for retirement visas.
90 DAY REPORTING RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Use the trusted Thailand 90 Day Reporting Service to get your in-person report done and mailed to you for as low as 375 THB (even if the online system doesn't work for you).
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
