Answered7 months ago
What visa options do I have for a 4-month stay in Thailand while avoiding the rainy season?
Hi all, Im wanting to come to Thailand for 4 months to escape the rainy season in Da Nang, but all I can think off is a 60 day visa then extend another 30 days, so obviously thats around 3 months 🤔?? Any help or suggestions, thanks.
Answer summary
The questioner is seeking advice on how to stay in Thailand for 4 months to escape the rainy season in Vietnam. They initially consider a 60-day visa with a possible 30-day extension, totaling about 3 months. Comments provide various suggestions including options for multiple visa entries, such as using visa exemptions and border runs to extend their stay or even applying for a Multi-Entry Tourist Visa (METV) for a longer duration. A discussion on visa regulations, entry types, and recent changes also takes place, with advice to prepare for possible inquiries at immigration when re-entering Thailand.
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Simon *******
If you are over 50 get a 90 day non O then extend for 30 days
Gregory *********
DTV of some softpower. Thai language, muay thai etc. will get 6 months easy
Rune ********
You'll get wet here as well. But just do 90 days and suffer the question month
Edward ******
As for me I go to KL. 90 days.
Jay *****
The rainy season will be here too
John *********
Apply online for a 6 month Multi entry visa, sorted, keep life simple🤷🏾♀️
Mark *******
Yes get a visa what intitiles you stay here long term like the rest of us have to
Rich ****
Perfect weather in Vietnam now. Rainy season doesn't start till October.
Hari ****
Well do you stay there now ? My friends tell me the same … it’s raining like hell
Rich ****
Hari BO where are you?
Lorraine *****
We were originally planning to do 60 and leave without an extension for a couple of weeks, then come back for another 60 and THEN extend for 30 or maybe just the 7. That’ll give you up to 150 if it works. Bit of a risk though and we decided against it in the end with the uncertainty around the waiver reverting to 30 days and have cut our trip back.
Hari ****
Come to Phuket very hot for weeks no rain
And yes till now 60 days stamp
And yes till now 60 days stamp
James **********
Enter of 60 day VOA, then do a border bounce and get another 60
Kevin ******
James Mitchell that is not a VOA, that is an exemption.
James **********
Kevin Hall you know what I meant
Kevin ******
James Mitchell Fair enough, I do, but they are two different entry schemes, so it’s worth using the correct term since people rely on accurate information in an advice forum.
Bent *************
James Mitchell
He cannot do that, very soon 60 days will be cut down to 30 days only.
He cannot do that, very soon 60 days will be cut down to 30 days only.
Stuart ********
OPThanks everyone
BC ********
James Mitchell no VOA
James **********
BC Farang stamp on entry, what ever the technical term is
BC ********
James Mitchell using the correct term is important. The VOA is completely different from visa exempt.
Stuart ********
OPJames Mitchell you have to pay again for the 2nd 60 days?
Doug *******
Stuart Nicoll I think he might mean Visa exempt for 60 days each time. No fees for 60-day visa exempt but a slight risk of being questioned on second entry. Just dress decent and speak humbly.
Atrustwor*********
Stuart Nicoll no such thing as 60 day voa.
VOA are paid for. 60 day visa exempt is free each time you enter IF your country passport allows visa exempt. 93 countries are visa exempt.
VOA are paid for. 60 day visa exempt is free each time you enter IF your country passport allows visa exempt. 93 countries are visa exempt.
James **********
Hari BO I don't need to 'learn' anything thanks. I made a mistake when typing.
Hari ****
Well .. learn .. the VIsa on Arrival is different.. YOU as a Brit get just a Stamp for 60 days now ( witch will be reduced to 30 days soon , we wait for the Publication) .. and can extend it here for 30 days … but not more .. a “ Visa Run “ will be refused now
Doug *******
Trevor Rickard Right. I did research that. Thanks.
Nongnuch ********
Stuart Nicoll again: there is no VOA for UK citizens. A VOA must be bought for 2000 Baht and only gives you 15 days admitted stay. What you need to do to reach 4 months Thailand is : enter VISA-EXEMPT, get stamped in for free 60 days admitted stay. Exit before the 60 days are up, stay abroad for a week and re-enter for another visa-exempt 60 days. You might be questioned on your second visa-exempt entry, that's why you should have the famous THREE proofs ready to show: onward travel proof, 20,000 THB or equivalent in CASH, and a booked accommodation
Atrustwor*********
Stuart Nicoll UK passport means 60 days visa exempt not voa
Trevor *********
Doug Olson one thing Vietnam you need to apply for visa . There is a cost and it takes a week or more . Don't just turn up to Vietnam they won't allow you in .
Doug *******
Stuart Nicoll visa exempt each time. On a side note my girlfriend and I are wanting to explore the non touristy areas of Vietnam. Please PM me if you’re willing to offer suggestions and/or the best way to go from eastern Thailand to Vietnam. We might like to do trains through both countries.
Stuart ********
OPAtrustworthyJaguar im a UK passport holder, so 60 VOA and leave country and come back in, 60 day VOA again?
Frank **********
We have the same Rainey season here soon.😂😂😂😂
Stuart ********
OP@Frank *********
not like Da Nang, 3 months of torrential rain ****
Mark ******
@Frank *********
typhoons are more the issue along coastal Vietnam.Frank **********
Mark Zorz yes I have noticed that.
Andi ***********
METV gives a 6mth stay.
Jared **********
His residence would have to be vietnam to apply for METV, it’s not like a basic TR you can apply for from anywhere, and he would still have to leave during his trip
A bit overkill for 4 months
A bit overkill for 4 months
Galenus ******
Andi Traveller and retirement for a year
Jared **********
Go to a neighboring country for a week and just do one TR and one VE, so either
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and you can avoid even getting an extensionStuart ********
OPJared Jernegan never seen rain like this 21 days of torrential rain
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through October to December, January kinda back to normal the odd day
Octo *******
Stuart Nicoll are you talking an out this past rainy season? It was very mild compared to last year.
If you want to stay in Vietnam, just go to Phu Quoc. Their weather is perfect during Nov-March - that’s their high season.
If you want to stay in Vietnam, just go to Phu Quoc. Their weather is perfect during Nov-March - that’s their high season.
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