Hi, my partner and I (both over 60)arrived in Chiang Mai on a 30 visa exempt visit on 2 September. We would very much like to extend our visit until 30 November; i.e. get another visa extension after our first 30day extension. What is the best way to do this? I seem to get a lot of conflicting information.
Applying for a retirement visa is not an option for us.
Thank you for your assistance
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user and their partner are in Thailand on a 30-day visa-exempt entry and wish to extend their stay until November 30. They are seeking options for extending their visa since applying for a retirement visa is not feasible for them. Suggestions include applying for a 30-day tourism extension (one time only), followed by a necessary border run to re-enter Thailand on another visa-exempt entry afterwards. Travelers were advised to visit the immigration office in Central Chiang Mai for a quicker processing experience. Additionally, a Single-Entry Tourist visa could be obtained from a neighboring country's embassy, providing an initial 60 days with an option for a further 30-day extension.
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