Answered6 years ago
What is the difference between the 60-day tourist visa and the STV in Thailand?
I find this category strange and have not been able to get any clarity on it. It seems separate from the STV. Basically it looks like just a normal 60 day tourist visa which would be extendable for 30 days. Anyone have any ideas on this?
Answer summary
The post discusses confusion regarding a 60-day tourist visa in Thailand and its comparison to the Special Tourist Visa (STV). It mentions that the 60-day visa can be extended for an additional 30 days, potentially requiring proof of 500,000 baht in a bank account if extended. There are suggestions that for some visitors, the STV may be a better option due to its longer duration and lower banking requirements, with varying opinions on the necessity of bank deposits for the STV. The conversation reflects a mix of experiences and viewpoints regarding current visa rules and processes.
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Carl ***********
How I read this Thailand really donโt want you in there country. Just my opinion
Steve **********
Google Thai immigration.
Divya *********
Apart from 2 week millionaires, everyone is allowed back ๐๐๐๐๐. About bloody time. 9 months in UK waiting to go back.
Andy ********
@Thailand ***************************************
thanks for the clarification. 
Jvฤvey ****
Alberto *********
Si puo rinnovare fino a 270 giorni e in totale costerebbe 6000 bath 2000 x ogni 90 giorni. Soluzione migliore.
Domenico *********
If someone asks for 60 days visa thinking to extend another 30 days, is better ask an STV valid for a minimum stay of 3 months. Pay only 2000 baht and don't need bank deposit
Kim **********
@Domenico ********
Theres a fee to the Longstay Thailand Company, 10 000 bath to get the STV. Domenico *********
Yes, not enough we must to pay..... even the Agency need its ๐ฐ....
Foreigner = Lemon
Foreigner = Lemon
JJ ********
are you sure we don t need bank deposit pour visa STV ?
Domenico *********
Until now I have never read about bank deposit for the new STV. Only retirement visa need.
Hans *********
Tourists seeking to visit Thailand for both short and long terms may also enter. Foreigners wanting to stay for 60 days may seek a 30-day extension, but like the businessmen group, they must have copies of bank statements showing deposits over the past six months of not less than 500,000 baht, or the equivalent. / Bangkok Post 2 days ago.....
Roland **********
@Hans ********
you just need to have had an equivalent of 500k on your bank acc over the last 6 months. 
Paul ************
@Hans ********
is that if u do the 30 day extension on top of 60 days u need the 500 k? So should be ok without need to show 500k just for 60 days??
Mike *******
Saw something on the internet today, as a possiblity. It might require a Quarantine on thecway in too !!
But difficult to evaluate, like all travel matters these days !!!
But difficult to evaluate, like all travel matters these days !!!
Gordon *********
Where was this found what country
Chan ****
@Gordon ********
, the PRD at the bottom would suggest Public Relations Department (Tourist Ministry)?Chan ****
What is foreigner who has non-immigrant visa? I thought retirement visas are non-immigrant.
Johann ******************
@Chan ***
Non Immigrant categories as far as I know;Non B - work/business visa
Non ED - Educational visa
Non O - Retirement visa (OA/OX/O)
Non O - Based on marriage to Thai National
Non O - Dependent visa of foreigners who hold Non B Visa i.e., spouse and children.
That as far as I know are under Non- Immigrant, feel free to correct if I understood it wrong.
Dominic ****
@Johann *****************
Non F too. ****************************************************************************
Johann ******************
@Dominic ********
thanks for sharing, never heard of this type of visa before. Seems like a special type of visa similar to diplomat? Chan ****
@Johann *****************
, and why are they still not opening the door for the return of those with valid retirement visas?Johann ******************
@Bobby *******
Thank you, his company sent email to Thai Embassy in Moscow inquiring the process of returning to Thailand, hopefully they will allow him and grant him COE. 
Johann ******************
@Chan ***
we have the same question, my partner is currently stuck in Russia, he has Non Imm - OA visa. He's trying to find ways to get back to our home here in Thailand. 
Stuart *********
I believe the caption should read โat least 60 daysโ. Itโs the STV. Edited. Oh read the other side of the info graphic which says STV. I see why your confused now.
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