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What visa do I need for extended stays in Thailand as an Australian citizen?
Thailand VisaVisa ExemptionsNon-O VisaMulti-Entry Tourist VisaImmigration RegulationsExpat in Thailand
Dec 25, 2025
4 months ago
Tom ***************
ORIGINAL POSTERHi guys, Im an Australian citizen and mostly staying 3 months in Australia and 3 months in Thailand. Mostly, also go to visit another country around for a week and come back to Thailand during this time. Can I ask what kind of visa do I need to follow the new Thai immigration regulations. Thank you for advice and Marry Christmas.
TLDR : Answer Summary
An Australian citizen planning to spend three months in Australia and three months in Thailand, along with short trips to other countries, can consider a Non-O visa if over 50 years old, or a tourist visa. Generally, spending six months a year in Thailand might require one exempt entry and one tourist visa. It is also noted that for this travel pattern, some users believe a visa may not be necessary due to existing regulations.
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Angelo ***********
There are no "new regulations". And for your kind of travel, you do not need a visa.
Thom **********
why do you need a visa?
Graham ******
@Thom *********
staying over 60 days it's always best to get the visa that best suits your stay purpose or risk getting quizzed or worse after multiple entriesTom ***************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Thom *********
I haven't needed till now, but asking because of the new regulations..Reply to
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@Jack ****
yes his answer is very clear. So was his original questionAnt ***********
Multi Entry tourist Visa
Valid for 6 months
Apply from Thai embassy in Oz
Valid for 6 months
Apply from Thai embassy in Oz
Graham ******
@Ant **********
With entries in March and September the timing for the application and approval has to be very precise. Two separate Non-O's is much simpler and probably cheaper.Reply to
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Graham ******
If you're over 50 (or have a Thai wife or child) get two Non-O's a year which is exactly what I do. No need for proof of onward travel or visit to Immigration for and extension, just remember to get a re-entry permit at the airport for your week "away".
Graeme ******
@Graham *****
agree simple but very effectiveAlf ***********
@Graham *****
, best advice so farStuart **********
Used to do that until the Thai embassy in nz put their non o fee up from $120 to $800
Graham ******
I fail to understand why they have done this as no other Embassy/Consulate is anywhere near the NZ application fees and hopefully never will be
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Philipp ***********
@Graham *****
would like to ask a question about this. I will send you a message.Graham ******
@Philipp **********
"Hello Graham. About the two Non Os. So each one of them is for 90 days. Do I need proof of funds when applying (at an embassy outside of Thailand)? Are you sure I can apply twice a year for a retirement Non O? I currently am on a marriage Non O that will expire, no funds at all at the moment."Yes, Embassies approving eVisa applications have their financial requirements for Non-O retirement applications which equates roughly to 800k banked or 65k per month income in the local currency in any accessible bank account in your name. (400k and 40k for marriage). See their website for details.
Two Non-Os from RTE London 6 months apart is exactly what I have been doing since before covid (except for the lockdown).
Graham ******
@Philipp **********
ask it here so anyone can question any advice I might giveHerbert ******
@Graham *****
the very way as I'm sure that many others have the same question.Reply to
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Articulat**********
If over 50yo, I would get a non immigrant O visa on which you’ll get yearly extensions of stay with multiple re-entries.
Michael ********
DTV or tourist visa to guarantee entry. Might be able to get away with one exempt entry and one tourist visa. 150 days a year on visa exempt seems to be the limit immigration are going for.
Luc ************
Age?
Michael ********
So six months a year in Thailand ?
Tom ***************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Michael *******
55 , yes 3 months Au and 3 months Thai, 6 months all togetherJack *****
@Tom **************
your answer is not clear. Seems you wish to spend total of 6 months/yr in Thailand. Best option is enter with a Non O eVisa that you can obtain in Oz + annual extensions + multi reentry permit.
That way you will never have an issue.
Requires financial compliance
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