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What is the difference between non-visa and tourist visa with prolongation in Thailand?

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Mar 15, 2026

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What‘s the difference between non visa and Prolongation after 60 days and a Tourist visa plus Prolongation after 60 days? Background: I want to stay for 77 days

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The primary difference between a non-visa and a tourist visa in Thailand, particularly regarding extensions, is negligible for travelers from visa-exempt countries. Both options initially allow for a 60-day stay, which can be extended for an additional 30 days. For a longer stay, such as 77 days, a suggestion is made to consider applying for a non-immigrant O visa for retirement, which provides a longer stay of 90 days.

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Hello, apply for a non-immigrant o for retirement . That gives you 90 days.

In Norway that visa cost you 80 euro

2 months ago

Brandon ************

It's called an extension.

There's no difference if you're from a visa exempt country.

Both a tourist visa and visa exempt give you a 60 day permission to stay. And both can be extended one time by 30 days.

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