Hello. My father is a USA citizen and looking to return to Thailand to visit in August. He will be staying with me in my home during some of the stay and in hotels as he travels about Thailand. Is there still a special tourist visa with 3 months and two extensions totaling 9 months? Can he stay with me if he gets the special tourist visa? He wants to spend several months here this time if possible. What visa options does he have? Thanks in advance for your knowledge on this.
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A USA citizen looking to visit Thailand has several visa options depending on the duration of stay. The Special Tourist Visa (STV) is no longer available with multiple extensions beyond September 2021. Instead, the suggested options include applying for a regular tourist visa (60 days plus a possible 30-day extension), a Non-O retirement visa, or a Non-OA visa, which provides longer stays of up to one year. When choosing a visa, he should consider financial requirements and travel regulations such as health insurance and the Certificate of Entry (COE). Additionally, he is permitted to stay with a family member while in Thailand.
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- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
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