Will my plans to visit Thailand multiple times a year on tourist visas work for me?

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Jan 20, 2020

5 years ago

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Hi everyone, Please can someone advice if my future plans will allow the visas that I hope to get.. I plan to come to Thailand from the UK on visitors visas for three months at a time (inc one border run) spending one month back in the UK each time to renew visas and trip insurance... So it would be 3 to 4 visits each year... I do not have the funds or income for retirement or possibly marriage ... I am 73 years old and will be spending my income of around £1600 each month.. Thank you in advance....

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The individual plans to visit Thailand on a tourist visa for three months at a time, returning to the UK for one month between trips. While tourist visas allow for a stay of 60 days plus an additional 30-day extension, frequent renewals may raise questions from immigration about living in Thailand without a proper visa. However, yearly visits of 3-4 times are generally considered acceptable, especially given the individual's age. Comments suggest the possibility of obtaining a NON-O visa through an agent as an alternative.

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Yana ************

Could recomend you cheap agency..

5 years ago

John *********

You can get a retirement Visathrough an agent and it will cost about 20,000 up front. No cash in bank and no problems. Just find a good agent. Cheaper than airfares.

5 years ago

Tony *******

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@John ********

thanks John, I am interested in the 3000 Baht insurance definitely... plus I will contact your agent too if you could send me the number.. very much appreciated, cheers.

5 years ago

John *********

If you wish to know an agent I can send you a phone number for mine or just look at Thai visas in Pattaya. Sae one at 10,000 baht the other day. Have fun here.

5 years ago

Tony *******

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@John ********

thanks John but it’s more the health insurance now that is the problem.. at 73 I’ve had a quote of £100 a week .... £80 a month trip insurance is my better option...

5 years ago

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Tony *******

Bob **********

My neighbor goes back to Hull ever 3 months to get another non-o visa snd has been doing this for years

5 years ago

Stuart *********

A tourist visa from the UK gives you 60 days on entry, which you can extend in country for a further 30 days. There is no limit to the number of visas you can obtain per year. Where most people have issues is when they are using a tourist visa (or exempt) to live here. After a while the immigration officer will question why they don’t have a correct visa for their visit. Coming 3 or 4 times a year shouldn’t pose a problem. At 73 I’m guessing they won’t think you’re trying to work in the country. The amount you spend is also irrelevant. Enjoy your time here.

5 years ago

Sammy *******

@Stuart ********

just to be clear, i doubt also that immigration will fear his working here, but very likely they will believe he's trying to live here, to retire here, without the appropriate visa.

5 years ago

Sammy *******

@Tony ******

i think correct if he were to obtain an O-A visa.

5 years ago

Tony *******

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@Stuart ********

thank you so much for your answer Stuart, I was worried seeing others being refused but obviously they were not telling us all, my girlfriend will also be very pleased lol...

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Tony *******

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