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What type of visa do I need to stay in Thailand for 60 days and extend for another 30 days as a New Zealander?
Thailand VisaVisa ExtensionVisa ExemptNew ZealandAustralian PassportImmigration RulesExpats in Thailand
Mar 16, 2025
a year ago
Nigel **************
ORIGINAL POSTERHi … I’m a New Zealander living in Aussie .. I want to Thailand I 2 months .. what sort of visa do I need for 60 days and try get extension for 30 days .. I have girlfreind in Thailand which she has house for me to stay .. I’m just not sure how to go about it .haven’t been to Thailand for 15 years …thanks
TLDR : Answer Summary
A New Zealander looking to travel to Thailand for two months can enter the country on a visa exemption that grants a 60-day entry stamp upon arrival. After the initial 60 days, it is possible to apply for a 30-day extension at a local immigration office. It is recommended to check specific entry requirements based on the traveler's passport and stay plans.
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Brenton ******
I see you are ten years off age pension but I'll tell you this anyway, as a kiwi on the SCV you will qualify for age pension under the SSA between NZ and Aussie but they won't let you make it portable and take it to Thailand. Also there is a 5 year visa you can get for partners of SCV holders that allows you to bring your partner from a non SSA country in with the right to work. I'm not sure of your plans or situation but just thought I'd let you know.
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@Brenton *****
I'm only 15 months off retirement and I'll be getting my new Zealand pension,,as far as I know after the age of 67 I can receive my pension anywhere I decide to liveBrenton ******
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only if you qualify to get the full age pension from NZ and don’t need time spent in Australia to get it. You would have had to spend five year after the age of fifty to do that. If you need to use time spent in both countries to qualify then you can’t make it portable to Thailand as it’s not a SSA country.Kevin ********
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yeah mate I'm onto all the requirements I didn't move to Australia until I was 57 so I should be ok I thinkReply to
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Tejas **********
Gf in thailand but haven't been there in 15 years👍👏. Was she a pen pal?
Nigel **************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Tejas *********
no I meet her here in AussieReply to
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Alessandro **********
No visa needed. 60 days on visa waiver and then one 30 days extension of stay
Nigel **************
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thanksReply to
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Rod *********
There is no Centerlink in Thailand
Paul ******
@Rod ********
thats uncalled for people like you being smart arses and judgmental pull your head in asked a simple questionNow you look like fool
Rod *********
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thankyouReply to
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Nigel **************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Rod ********
I’ve never been on Centrelink and n my life just wanted to know what visa I neededReply to
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Rod *********
Ask your girlfriend she can tell you
Kevin ********
I'm a kiwi bro been here for a month heading back to Australia for work tomorrow, do the sixty days and do the extension ,,over that period of time you'll work it out KIA KAHA
Nigel **************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Kevin *******
mean brother ..Reply to
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Grant *********
What countries PPort do u hold best check but aussie PPort 60 days visa free
Nigel **************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Grant ********
New Zealand pass portGrant *********
@Nigel *************
check ur messangerReply to
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Paul *******
Your age?
Nigel **************
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Brandon ************
Visa exempt will give you a 60 day entry stamp when you arrive. You can apply for a 30 day extension through your local immigration office
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