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Which Passport Should I Use to Enter Thailand for Frequent Visits as an Australian and German Citizen?

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Dec 28, 2019

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I live in Australia all my life, am 62yo and want to enter Thailand about 3 times a year.

I have Australian and German Passports. Which passport should I enter with that would benefit me more

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The individual has dual citizenship (Australian and German) and wants to know which passport to use for entering Thailand approximately three times a year. Community responses indicate that there is no significant difference; both Australian and German passport holders can enter Thailand without a visa and get a 30-day Visa Exempt Entry. It is recommended to check the Thai consulate website for personal travel plans and visa suitability.

Tod *********

oaky I think you need to spend some time on the thai consulate website that serves the area where you live in Australia and see what visa will best suit you for your travel plans, financial ability etc.

Asking a blind question like "what visa gives me the longest time in thailand" is like asking how long is a piece of string.

Good Luck, you have some good advice so far, you can take it from here. .

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Alan ******

I'm an Australian and have entered Thailand from 2 times a year to 4 times a year for more than 35 years, I have never been asked proof of funds, onward travel etc,. If you are entering the Kingdom on the correct visa there will never be a problem.

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Ralphy *****

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I assume you could buy a return ticket on the spot if they require it upon arrival at Bangkok airport

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Alan ******

No, but have always had a return ticket. I have never been asked for any of the "standard' equirements

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never been asked for evidence of return to Australia flight ticket ?

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Never been asked for return flight ?

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Alan ******

Depends on how long I am staying, short time visa exempt, longer tourist visa and yes I have extended both at different times, but never back to back. I am married to a Thai and can stay longer, or based on being over 50. But I still work and love coming and spending my time in Thailand.

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Benjamin ******

What visa do you usually enter on?

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Benjamin ******

How long are you planning on being in Thailand each time?

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Ralphy *****

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Maximum time allowed

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Robert *******

no difference, German and Australian passport holders who enter Thailand without a visa can get the 30 day Visa Exempt Entry.

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