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I am leaving Thailand after 59 days of being here on 2.1.2026 (visa exception- EU). Im going to Vietnam to travel there and planing to travel back to Thailand in 2-3 weeks for 1-2 months.
My last entrence to Thailand before the actual one was in 2024.
Will i be let in back for 1-2 months in this situation?
Still working in the UK, aged 63, want to spend 2x90 days in Thailand per year, not married.
What’s the best visa?
Would also appreciate any recommendations on health insurance ( not travel ) for while I am there that would pay the hospital direct, no underlining medical conditions.
Now I’m planning my third trip in October (6th–16th, 10 days).
With my nationality I get a 60-day visa exemption, but in reality I’ve only stayed 7 days the first time and 10 days the second time – way shorter than the 60 days allowed. For this upcoming trip I’ll also have everything ready: confirmed return flights, hotel bookings for the whole stay, and more than enough cash to show if needed.
Since this will be my 3rd entry in the same year, do you think immigration will give me any issues? All my trips are just short holidays.
Has anyone had a similar experience? Just want to be prepared and avoid any problems at the airport 😅
I'll apply for some kind of retirement visa for October 2024 so I need to know how many MONTHS of statements I have to show the required monthly income/combined with pension in my US bank account because I'm starting a new online business venture and it will take a while to build up.
And I have read so many sites, including government ones, that are vague or contradict each other about whether it's JUST the monthly income that would suffice or if depositing $20,000ish USD is required ALSO?
So essentially is it AND or OR?
I'm really not interested in putting that much in a Thai bank when I have my business in the US and pay all my bills through my US Bank and I've heard many times it's a real hassle to even open an account before you have the visa, so it's a catch 22.
Apparently there are new tax laws too which I'm also confused reading. I have a small social security and some $ from my online counseling business which already gets taxed by California State and Federal so I definitely don't want to pay another country too when I'm already financially challenged for many reasons (no insults or preaching about that please).
Many countries change rules quickly, so I'm checking for 2024. And the majority of countries are making it increasingly harder to retire there. I've lived in Mexico and other countries and Mexico's income requirements are insanely high now!!
Any site links that are extremely clear and reliable would be helpful too, so I can stay updated. Thanks much.
Just for info. We arrived in Thailand on a 60 day tourist visa (UK). This is due to run out early January. We thought about a border hop, but as we'll be on the islands not so easy or cheap.
Anyway, went to krabi immigration today and they extended 30 days from the January expiry date. Cost 1900tbh each, need a copy of passport and photo but that can be done there, I'm not sure if it was 20tbh for copy or 100tbh for both ( we had ours already)
Easy system, today was a busy day after weekend and holiday sl took us 3 hours but usually 30 minutes wait. Be aware its cash only too.
Does anyone know if they will ever again offer multiple entry marriage visas or multiple entry tourist visas through the evisa platform in the foreseeable future? I’m from Canada and I am asking for myself and some friends who used to come to Thailand each winter for 6 months.
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