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What visa options are available for Canadians wanting to stay in Thailand for 6 months?
Thailand VisaCanadian VisaTourist VisaRetirement VisaWork VisaElite VisaSpecial Tourist Visa (STV)Visa Regulations
Dec 8, 2020
5 years ago
Kevin *****
ORIGINAL POSTERHi I’m having trouble finding the visa that I can apply to as a Canadian.What kind of visa would be best if I want to stay approximately 6 months in Thailand? I may also be in neighbouring countries such as Singapore depending on my situation. Need some info on this and thanks everyone in advance .
TLDR : Answer Summary
Canadians looking to stay in Thailand for approximately 6 months can consider several visa options. The most feasible choices include a Tourist Visa, valid for 60 days with a potential 30-day extension, or a Retirement Visa for those aged 50 and above. Alternatively, if you have a job offer, a Work Visa may be available. The Elite Visa is another option if you do not qualify for the others. Recent updates indicate that the Special Tourist Visa (STV) may soon be accessible to all countries, including Canada, expanding visa opportunities.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
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Bobby ********
Ok. Now the STV is open to all
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35/cabinet-approves-long-stay-visas-for-allJohnny *******
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they should have done so from the beginning SMH Reply to
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Wanda ****************
STV?
Johnny *******
@Wanda ***************
STV wasn't available for Canadians but it looks like it might be available for everyone country soon. Wanda ****************
@Johnny ********
I thought it was for most countries Johnny *******
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originally only for low risk covid countries but the Cabinet approved the motion to allow all countries to apply for it now. It will take a few weeks to roll out I'm sure. Reply to
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Michael ********
Tourist visa for now. Singapore is locked up more than Thailand.
Ryan ********
come on a tourist visa for 60+30 days and try and change the visa in country. that's what i'm going to attempt.
Ken ***********
@Ryan *******
do you have confirmation that the TR60 can be changed within Thailand ?Ryan ********
@K**
no. I’ve read it can be changed to education visa’s or volunteer visa. Reply to
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Bobby ********
Ryan Proulx. Change of plan
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35/cabinet-approves-long-stay-visas-for-allRyan ********
@Bobby *******
interesting. hopefully it can be changed in country (TR->STV) Reply to
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Darren *******
In addition to Johnny's comment above, the days of hopping around SE Asia are over for the time being.
Johnny *******
Irrelevant as to what you want... it's what available that matters. If you want to stay 6 months then your only options are: Retirement visa (50yrs or older) or work visa with letter of employment from job. If you don't qualify for those then the Elite Visa. Otherwise you can just get the Single entry Tourists Visa and stay for 60 + 30days extention.
Wylie *******
@Johnny ******
perhaps it was just a typo, but the retirement visa is 50, not 60 years or older.Phil **********
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@Johnny ********
I didn't think you could get a retirement visa outside of Thailand at the moment, the only availability (diplomat, business etc excluded) was an elite visa or the single entry tourist visa, also a lot have said this can't be changed once in Thailand?John *********
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some people have posted recently that they had gotten the Non O-A Visa in their home country. Look at previous posts and you should see some such cases. Reply to
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