Answered5 months ago
Why do I need to get a visa for Thailand after frequent visits?
Thailand broke up with me. 😭 they told me next time I come I have to get a Visa because come too much. They have no idea how true that is.😂😂😂
Answer summary
The discussion revolves around recent changes in Thailand's immigration policies, particularly the need for frequent visitors to acquire proper visas instead of relying on the visa exemption program. Comments highlight the importance of adhering to visa rules to avoid issues with immigration, suggesting that those who frequently visit Thailand may be considered for a long-term visa instead of being treated as casual tourists.
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Thierry **********
Pareil pour moi.
Ozan *******
It's best to get rid of people like you; they Thailand did the right thing.
Kevin **********
Facebook is an open source. They know you posted that.
Roger *********
5555🤣
Kevin *********
Its so easy to get a proper visa I just dont get these posts
Kevin **********
Kevin Shinner you have to go back to 2nd grade and learn to read
Paul ***********
Another cheap Charlie complaining
Go home yanks
Go home yanks
Paul ***********
Michael Arseneau
Yes Mate, 1 of BILLIONS that hate the septic tanks
Yes Mate, 1 of BILLIONS that hate the septic tanks
Michael **********
lol..sure matey. whatever. Low IQ people that think all Americans are evil.... More than likely, you are a sad lonely alcoholic with emotional scars and insecurities. So sad.... You are missing out on a treat. Let's be pals. Give it a go. I like you, cause you make me laugh.
Kris ***************************
I had the same experience twice last year where I was held in immigration .. shouted at and not allowed to attempt to speak… I was warned Not to try to re enter Thailand in 2025 because I will be deported straight away , I was told to apply for a Non O visa otherwise I would not be allowed entry again…
I applied for the visa costing £60 I think and there was no problem
I applied for the visa costing £60 I think and there was no problem
Jair ******
Thai immigration is applying ST rules to you ("You come, I go"). Commit or go home (make sure you pay cab fare).
Stephen *********
Same with me. Visa next time
Gary *****
So many Simps on here very desperate to Cow-Tow to Thai bureaucracy..Tragic..
I spend at least 6 months a year here Visa exempt spread over a rolling 12 months period intertwined with 5 months in VN and a month in Cambodia..
Spread your entries apart correctly and there won't be any issues
I spend at least 6 months a year here Visa exempt spread over a rolling 12 months period intertwined with 5 months in VN and a month in Cambodia..
Spread your entries apart correctly and there won't be any issues
Bob **********
What’s the point ?you can only abuse the systems long stop being a cheap Charlie and buy a visa
Bobby ********
OPBob D'Andrea I spend 40-$50,000 a year in Thailand I’m not being cheap. I just didn’t qualify for the retirement visa cause I was only 49. Now I can get a retirement visa
Bob **********
Bobby Fisher What I’m saying is not buying a visa got you where your at good luck with the new visa
Todd ********
Are you for real?? Posing looking all Thai in front of Buddha waiing and all Thailand asks is that you get a visa cause you come too often ….code for basically living here. Get a visa. Big fcuking deal.
Bobby ********
OPI’m sorry if I made your vagina sting😂😂😂
Bobby ********
OPI made a simple joke about Thailand, breaking up with me and I get whiny bitches like you crying about getting a visa.
Paul ******************
Bobby Fisher some people are so intent on being keyboard warriors that they don't even consider the possibility of humour.
Kevin **********
Todd Capron you misspelled fncking
Todd ********
@Kevin *********
but we all know what i meantKevin **********
Todd Capron I just wanted to show off my n as an upside u and see if it made it thru the auditors.
Steven ***************
Time for everyone to stop abusing the visa exemption program and get a damned visa. If you follow the rules get a visa and the proper annual extension of stay you can live here for years with no problem what so ever.
Stephen **********
Steven L. Daugherty Some abuse the visa system also - like people that use agents to fake the 800k bank balance requirement. I'm sure there are probably some fake classes being used for DTV as well. The 60 day tourist visa and metv probably have the least abuse as they have limited requirements.
They should probably start verifying the 800k at 90 day reportings.
They should probably start verifying the 800k at 90 day reportings.
Max ********
Steven L. Daugherty why do you think everyone just wants to live in Thailand.What if you like your own country and also enjoy Thailand? I come as a tourist every year and would like to stay up to six months but I can’t find a visa for that period of time.
Jordan *******
Max Murray METV lets you stay for 9 months if you time the flights right.
Kadeem ********
Max Murray METV it’s a 6 month visa stays 60 days plus 30 day extension..
I know some people that stamp out and in early on their last to get the final 60 days plus an additional 90..
Almost works out that you can be here 210 days on that visa.. but theirs better choices if you qualify. Like DTV etc.
I know some people that stamp out and in early on their last to get the final 60 days plus an additional 90..
Almost works out that you can be here 210 days on that visa.. but theirs better choices if you qualify. Like DTV etc.
Steven ***************
Max Murray there are several. DTV, METV, Elite, Non-O even an ordinary tourist visa let's you stay for 90 days. The visa exemption program never was designed for long term visits, people just kept abusing it and now they're reverting to 30 days because of it. Like I said want to stay longer get the proper visa.
Herve *********
Steven L. Daugherty not sure why coming to Thailand a couple ot more times a year is abusing the system. Besides, long term means long term. Not just a season or 2 a year.
Many will still abusé the system under the 30 days roll back. Costlier than before, with more reliance on go-betweens, but until T. is rid of corruption, it will do.
Many will still abusé the system under the 30 days roll back. Costlier than before, with more reliance on go-betweens, but until T. is rid of corruption, it will do.
Max ********
Steven L. Daugherty so with a METV can you keep getting one each year or is this not allowed?Yes an ordinary tourist visa does let you stay 90 days but that is not up to 160 or 189 days.
Bobby ********
OPSteven L. Daugherty how is it abusing the Visa free system if they let you do it. I wasn’t old enough to qualify for a retirement visa.
DorkyB******
Bye bye
Bobby ********
OP🖕🏻😆
Nikki **********
How many times have you gone this year?
Denis ***********
Thailand ain't worth it. Go to Vietnam or the Philippines
Jared **********
So you’re willing to get a visa to go to vietnam….but not to get one to go to thailand? How much sense does that make
Also PH and vietnam i would put noticeably well below thailand, maybe if you like diving or snorkeling PH is significantly better but that’s it
Also PH and vietnam i would put noticeably well below thailand, maybe if you like diving or snorkeling PH is significantly better but that’s it
Denis ***********
Jared Jernegan makes perfect sense if you have been to all 3 of them
Jonathan *********
Denis Demchenko bye.
John ********
Channel it positively. Either spend some time somewhere else or get a long term visa and then you can start spending a little longer here.
Tor *******
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Von ***********
Tor Holst that ladyboy jizz has affected your brain 🧠 power.
Mck ********
How often do you come 😂
Bobby ********
OP@Mck *******
I come once a year for 90 days then I leave the country and come back for 90 more daysBobby ********
OPNo, I don’t stay the the full 180 days that’s just a rough estimate
Jan **********
Bobby Fisher so that's a 180 day's and makes you tax liable....
Dante **
Jan Enthoven the tax thing is BS.
but it doesn’t matter because 90 days isn’t really 90 days, it’s more like 88. so that twice is still under 180.
but it doesn’t matter because 90 days isn’t really 90 days, it’s more like 88. so that twice is still under 180.
Nicknam*******
Broke up with you? No, no, no, they're taking the relationship to the next stage! They're done with casual, they want you to commit!
Bobby ********
OPNickname
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3 whoa now. I’m not sure I’m ready to commit commitment is such a big thing.😂😂😂
Thomas *************
Bobby Fisher simple, they just want more money !
Bobby ********
OPCarmena Sandiego WTF you know about my money. I vacation 6 months a year.
Nicknam*******
Carmena Sandiego if no money, you actually can still get honey, it's just not as sweet
Carmena **********
Bobby Fisher No money, no honey lol
Paul ***********
Bobby Fisher
And where else would you spend your money mate. Not Asia it seems as no other countries offer visa exemption beyond 30 days.
Better you go home. No one is going to miss you.
And where else would you spend your money mate. Not Asia it seems as no other countries offer visa exemption beyond 30 days.
Better you go home. No one is going to miss you.
Stephen ********
Bobby Fisher If you don't have the money to buy a proper visa, you obviously don't contribute to the economy, so Thailand doesn't want you.
Bobby ********
OPThomas O Driscoll if it were only that simple, I would give them more money, but they forced me to leave and spend my money elsewhere
Sean ****************
I’m not looking forward to that my self tbh
Anders ***************
Just stay in your home country for 6 months and no problem to start over again 😉
Richard ********
Anders Ess Chinwhat Not that easy unfortunately they have it all on the computer and can check your past history.
Max ********
Anders Ess Chinwhat so can you please tell me how you can stay in your home country for six months in a year and then stay the other six months in Thailand every year without having to push your luck.What visa can be used that is for this reason ?
Lynnette *******
So you get a visa, as they've decided you are not just a tourist on holiday.
Ralph *******
Lynnette Munoz It’s more than that. It can’t be a tourist visa. Needs to be a long term visa. I have been told the same.
Lynnette *******
Ralph Tyson yes, they've told him he needs a correct visa. If he's not a tourist.
Ralph *******
Jared Jernegan No. I do two stays of 60 days each year. They didn’t like it.
Jared **********
They consider long term over 150 days
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