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Thank you, yes! Regarding alternatives could you kindly give information regarding a multi entry visa based on retirement please.

My post is LONG as usually people will ask for ALL the specifics if I've not supplied enough info really. Ok, the extensive history of residing here makes sense. I don't wish to use an agent as I'm capable of arranging things myself if I'm aware of requirements needed etc, therefore do not wish to pay an agent inflated fees, which vary a lot regarding the price hence why I mentioned scammers, although I've probably used the wrong terminology there, but some pay way over the top for that service. Ok, so my situation, you've clarified it IS NOW, a 30 day re entry, sooooo being that immigration has entered on their system and written on my passport that I have a tkt to leave on 15th, my question now is and because I have nearly two years of residing here, do you think it might be an issue obtaining a 30 day extension?

Ok, thanks, yes It would appear you are correct, I did check to see whether the 45 days was still in place and saw this, although it's dated back in January and we all know how things can change daily etc; https://www.handyvisas.com/news/thailand-to-keep-45-day-visa-free-stays-until-the-end-of-2023/ Any advice on my other mentioned issues?

British 51 years of age Visa Exempt entries A friend mentioned when they recently returned to Phuket that they were asked if had an ongoing flight tkt, so having myself just returned from a week in Penang (visa run purposes) I had the foresight to get a ‘ahem other’ plane ticket to show if asked. It was my belief that I might be asked for such with Thai Immigration, however whilst checking in to rtn at Penang airport, I was asked how many days I’d be in Phuket for & did I have an outbound ticket to leave! I asked why they were asking for that info & they said there was a note on their system to check! They were nice about it and unnecessarily apologetic and I questioned their asking just so I could form a bigger understanding of the situation really. Fast forward to entering through Thai Immigration in Phuket they asked the same question & I had the foresight to have a dummy tkt in case. I put a random date on the tkt of 15th June as didn’t think it had any relevance but the lady however, checked the flight on the system and instead of giving me a 45 day visa exempt stamp I was given what I thought was a 30 day stamp & I questioned was it not 45 days upon entry anymore, she said now 30 days. She was very dismissive & hand wrote something in my passport (return ticket 15th June) that I couldn’t read. So it would now after closer inspection appear that I wasn’t given 30 days at all but rather 29 days up until ‘that’ plane’ tkts date of the 15th June! I didn’t think they’d be that meticulous as told by others previously the ticket was merely a formality and they might now ask to see and yes many have been asked previously but it seemed to be a, you might be asked and you might not be asked situation but now seems to be very much in place. Had I had known that not only would they put info about it on their system and if less than 45 days away they’d connect the dates, then I would’ve used the date on the ticket to be 44/ 45 days away etc but that wasn’t made apparent to me by anybody prior to returning etc. My bigger concern here is I understood the dummy tkt to be a box ticker for them but info was put on their system, presumably that I’m leaving on 15th & if I go to get the 30 day extension they might now say no, giving me 1 or 2 days to leave Thailand, maybe I'm now not permitted to stay after that date? It’s for the most part, stressful, complex & idiotic at times to navigate their bureaucracy with Thai officials especially at Immigration where they, from my experience are generally impatient and have complete disdain for the individual with questions. I don’t mean that as negative either as for the most part I’ve had great interactions at Phuket Town Immigration & Blue Tree Immigration in Bang Tao. So questions, has anybody else experienced the reentry dummy ticket date stamped in their passport rather than getting 45 days? I understand why they gave me 29 days to match the flight tkt departing date, which I have no intention of using, but because they’ve now acknowledged that as a genuine departure date, does that mean I will be unable to get a 30 day extension then & meaning I have to leave Thailand on 15th June? Am I able to pursue other options such as education visa and so forth? What's the single entry tourist visa? I understand it has a 90 day validity and has 60 days on it with the possibility of a 30 day extension, but can that be used only once... bigger question and the reason i ask is when googling about whether one can be used when re purchased to then re enter I'm getting info about it's a one time deal, hence the name but I'm asking if I can buy a new single entry visa every time I choose to re enter? then leave and re enter with a single entry and repeat? Whether it's possible, acceptable or frowned upon? I realise ultimately I should get a more long term visa, but I don't want to use a scamming agent and don't want to break the bank in acquiring something. I know a retirement visa is a lot cheaper if done so by yourself but I fall under the financial bank requirements to qualify now! Your time is appreciated in advising me moving forwards and have a great day!

Their website is so annoying and after 5 mins I decided to put my time elsewhere.

Hi All I need to do a visa run from Bang Tao to Satun in 7 days time. I’ve done this maybe 5 years ago so understand what’s involved my question is… Can anybody recommend a reliable company that doesn’t have general disregard for safety such as ‘KBV’ who had a fatal accident in 2016 killing 3 passengers. Please don’t make responses about that situation, but rather reputable companies to move forward with. Thank you in advance! ????

Do you recall the yearly cost? Many thanks for your advice.

Thank you for the info, that sounds very good, you’ve mentioned 1 year extensions. Just so I’m clear was this a 1 year visa and then repeated? As people suggest it’s a 1 year visa with 3 month extensions?

Info needed regarding transitioning from Visa Exempt to an Education Visa and a Visa Run from Phuket to Satun. Such as…. During the 12 months education visa duration are you required to do something every 3 months such as check in with immigration or… get an extension or…? What is the price for this visa? And if have to get an extension at an additional cost does the education visa serve any purpose other than a 12 month peace of mind. ‘A company’ have informed me that being 51, I cannot apply for an education visa but ‘have to’ apply for a retirement visa… Any truth in that? ———————— I’m currently on a visa exempt entry, now 30 day extension and considering a Satun (I’m based in Bang Tao, Phuket) visa run, of which I’ve done years ago & also know they are not without their own issues… Can anybody recommend a reputable company that doesn’t have Dominic Turreto at the steering wheel and is 4000b the average charge? As I’m being told it’s 2500b for the company and ahem 1500b for immigration? ———————— I’ve reworded this from a post some days ago as too many people’s responses were concerning the school requirements and that’s not my question. Many thanks!

Thanks for mentioning as that’s interesting. I’ve also been told by a company, as I’m 50, that when at this age you cannot apply for an education visa but have to apply for a retirement visa! Has anybody heard of that or just a company’s shenanigans?

It hardly seems worth it getting an education visa if there’s an additional expense to get an extension every 3 months.

People are getting side tracked with this issue. I’ve not stated I wouldn’t attend as I would use the opportunity to learn, why waste such an opportunity.

That’s not the case as I know of people who’ve not had to but that’s not my querie here as I would use the opportunity to learn the language.

Hi Guys Can I get info regarding making the jump from visa exempt to an Education Visa please. I don’t really know anything about them other than they last for 12 months & you can or don’t have to learn the language etc. During those 12 months do you have to check in or do visa runs or? Also what is the going rate for this visa? I’m currently on a visa exempt entry, now 30 day extension and considering a Satun (I’m based in Bang Tao, Phuket) visa run, of which I’ve done years ago & also know they are not without their own issues… Can anybody recommend a reputable company that doesn’t have Dominic Turreto at the steering wheel and is 4k the going rate? Many thanks!

Thanks for clarifying and have a great day!????????

Not by air, no? As I’ve always had one when entering Thailand many times before and immigration has always requested a photocopy of the TM6 to get the previous ‘C’ extensions…. Hmmmm. Or is it because I entered from Malaysia rather than Europe?

Should I have gotten a TM6 when entering Thailand from Malaysia? As I wasn’t given one and immigration didn’t ask for one. It’s suggested online that it’s been temporarily suspended to ease travel congestion but that travellers should fill it in if planning to get a 30 day extension??

When the 45 days are nearly up, go to immigration for a 30 day extension at 1900b.????

Hi And then I can repeat? leave country to return with visa exemption (45 days) & 30 day extension etc? Is there a limit to how many times a person can enter visa exempt & is 45 days offered also on border crossings? I’m thinking flying back in is more lenient than border crossings maybe. Thanks for your time & have a great day!

Hi I’ve been in Thailand for 12 months getting Covid 2 monthly extensions. Last month I was in KL and re entered here with a 45 day visa exemption, I’m presuming I can go to immigration and get a further 30 day extension and is it then back to border runs? Or should I say flying, exiting the country to return with a 45 day visa exemption and repeat? How many times can the visa exemption be obtained in one calendar year? I should add that I went to KL on a UK pport to return on my new Irish pport so they won’t see a 12 month history of many stamped pages and hopefully not causing any issues with immigration and entering. Any advice is appreciated!????????

3k isn’t really a large deposit though in contrast to the bike cost.

I stand corrected and maybe that is the exception.

Wise words and I whole heartedly agree! : )

A bike can never be rented without showing your passport, whether it is retained until the bike is returned or whether a copy of your passport is taken depends solely on the individual shop. Again this can’t be disputed… as it’s factual.

It’s not up to me as it’s how the Thais conduct ‘their’ business.