Can anyone relieve some of my fears? (staying in Thailand until September).

[ThePugAndMe]

Hi,

 

So here is some background information on my situation

 

- British citizen living abroad for the last few years

- Traveled to Thailand from United States, arriving on May 12

- Got the 30 day visa exemption stamp on my passport, which will expire in a few days

- Brought my pet dog with me

- Run my own startup, I'm currently living off our funding, the startup does not have income yet, was looking into the possibility of settling in Thailand as I thought living costs would be lower

 

Because of the visa hassles (I didn't get a chance to go to the UK before I left the US to sort out a proper visa) - I've decided it would be better to fly back to the UK and work from there but realized that I need to get a rabies blood test for my dog and wait 3 months before we can fly back.

 

I was going tomorrow to get a 30 day extension and I'll find a vet to get the blood work done for the dog as quickly as possible but it means that I have to stay in Thailand until September. I arranged flights to Singapore when leaving the US for next month just in case they asked me if I had departing flights. Just wondering if it would be possible for me to do a small holiday somewhere for a few days and re-enter. My nightmare scenario is being refused re-entry and the hassle of getting my dog out of the country...

[Tanoshi]

You should apply for the 30 day extension as soon as possible, don't leave it until the last day in case of a complication.

 

You then have two options;

A border run to obtain another 30 day Visa exempt entry for 30 days, which can be extended for another 30 days, OR apply for a Tourist Visa at a nearby Consulate, (possibly in Singapore) giving a 60 day entry, that can be extended for another 30 days.

 

I assume you have someone to care for the dog whilst away for a few days.

[ThePugAndMe]

@Tanoshi

Thanks for the reply, I've got 6 days for the renewal so I'll try and get it done tomorrow.

 

As I mentioned, I have flights to Singapore and according to this, I can get it done at the Thai consulate so I will take that trip to get a tourist visa.

https://www.thaiembassy.sg/visa-matters-/-consular/types-of-visa/tourist-visa

 

but it says here the maximum is 60 days - can I really extend by another 30 days? That would take me beyond the required time which would be a real relief!

 

@elliss did your parents never teach you that if you have nothing good to say, it's best to keep quiet?

@DrJack54 even with my limited experience of this region, I know it's possible so thanks for the utterly useless advice.

[Tanoshi]

6 minutes ago, ThePugAndMe said:

As I mentioned, I have flights to Singapore and according to this, I can get it done at the Thai consulate so I will take that trip to get a tourist visa.

https://www.thaiembassy.sg/visa-matters-/-consular/types-of-visa/tourist-visa

 

but it says here the maximum is 60 days - can I really extend by another 30 days? That would take me beyond the required time which would be a real relief!

Yes, you can extend the 60 day entry from a Tourist Visa by another 30 days = 90 days.

[davidst01]

leave the dog with someone else back home and dont bring it here-  see if you will last in thailand. give it some time and bring your fury friend over later