Maximum time to stay in Thailand on a tourist Visa

[garrya]

Due to changes in my circumstances, I will probably have to leave Thailand. 

 

Could you please explain how long a person can stay in Thailand on a tourist Visa and how often can a person come back?

What are red flags when it comes to returning? 

Constructive comments are greatly appreciated.

 

[Liquorice]

A Tourist Visa permits a stay of 60 days on entry, which can be extended for a further 30 days.

 

Arriving by air, there is no written order as to how many times you can enter, it's purely at the discretion of the IO.

[DrJack54]

44 minutes ago, garrya said:

Due to changes in my circumstances, I will probably have to leave Thailand.

So you are currently in Thailand.

Any advice on options depends to some extent on your history of staying in Thailand and type of visas etc in the past. 

Assume that you are under 50 and no Thai family. 

 

Edited October 8, 2022 by DrJack54

[bbi1]

Get a METV, get up to 9 months. Basically 90 days each time by doing 30 day extensions after the 60 day entries, exiting the country every 90 days and coming back in.

[garrya]

4 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

So you are currently in Thailand.

Any advice on options depends to some extent on your history of staying in Thailand and type of visas etc in the past. 

Assume that you are under 50 and no Thai family. 

 

I'm on Non-immigrant O extension. Married to a Thai woman. I have had 8 extensions with a break inbetween. 

Extension expires in November 

[garrya]

4 hours ago, Liquorice said:

A Tourist Visa permits a stay of 60 days on entry, which can be extended for a further 30 days.

 

Arriving by air, there is no written order as to how many times you can enter, it's purely at the discretion of the IO.

So I arrive and they can simply turn me away without a reason?

[garrya]

2 hours ago, bbi1 said:

Get a METV, get up to 9 months. Basically 90 days each time by doing 30 day extensions after the 60 day entries, exiting the country every 90 days and coming back in.

According to requirements the one must show the equivalent of 7000 USD in a bank account for the preceding 6 months. 

Can this be a Thai bank?

I have been living in Thailand for the last 4 years and altogether spent almost a decade here. I have nothing anywhere else. 

Which Embassies are usually happy to issue this type of visa around Thailand? 

[garrya]

6 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

So you are currently in Thailand.

Any advice on options depends to some extent on your history of staying in Thailand and type of visas etc in the past. 

Assume that you are under 50 and no Thai family. 

 

Sir, could you elaborate on why my post made you laugh?

Not sure if I said something funny. Am I missing something.

Just tried to ask a simple question and tried to get some answers. Please understand that people may have situations that aren't usual.  Your reply will be appreciated. 

 

[DrJack54]

1 hour ago, garrya said:

I have been living in Thailand for the last 4 years and altogether spent almost a decade here. I have nothing anywhere else

Why would I not laugh.

Outline the way you have been living in Thailand for 10 years. 

Other kankers can duplicate your formulae

[marcus111]

Or...You beat me to it Dr Jack.

Strange strange post by garrya kankers..!!!

[marcus111]

"Which embassies are usually happy to issue this type of visa around Thailand"

Sorry but just toooo funny.

[garrya]

3 minutes ago, marcus111 said:

"Which embassies are usually happy to issue this type of visa around Thailand"

Sorry but just toooo funny.

What is funny?

I have never had this visa as I have been here on non-immigrant O extension.

Instead of making fun of people, why not help? Weird 

[garrya]

15 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Why would I not laugh.

Outline the way you have been living in Thailand for 10 years. 

Other kankers can duplicate your formulae

Nice. So what do you mean?

Laughing at people who have struggles? Well done geezer

[marcus111]

Yes you are right, I am sorry, but it was just the way you worded things.

Now I understand what you are saying and asking.

[ubonjoe]

13 hours ago, garrya said:

Can this be a Thai bank?

Yes

[Caldera]

12 hours ago, marcus111 said:

"Which embassies are usually happy to issue this type of visa around Thailand"

Sorry but just toooo funny.

To elaborate on this, it's not possible to apply for a METV at just any Thai embassy. You need to be a resident where you apply, so this would usually have to be the Thai embassy in the applicant's home country.

 

Single entry tourist visas, on the other hand, can be obtained in nearby countries.

Edited October 9, 2022 by Caldera

[garrya]

1 hour ago, Caldera said:

To elaborate on this, it's not possible to apply for a METV at just any Thai embassy. You need to be a resident where you apply, so this would usually have to be the Thai embassy in the applicant's home country.

 

Single entry tourist visas, on the other hand, can be obtained in nearby countries.

Great, thank you for your kind help. Appreciated 

[garrya]

2 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

Yes

Thanks

[BritTim]

18 hours ago, garrya said:

So I arrive and they can simply turn me away without a reason?

If you have an actual tourist visa from an embassy/consulate, legally, they are only supposed to deny you entry for very specific reasons outlined in Section 12 of the Immigration Act. At almost all land crossings, as well as some airports, Immigration will never deny you entry (with a visa) without a legal reason. Very rarely, some airports, including the two Bangkok airports, have been known to do so.

 

If you are entering visa exempt, the situation is different. At land crossings, no problem entering twice per calendar year. At airports, Immigration has discretion, dependin on whether they believe you are a genuine tourist.

[garrya]

34 minutes ago, BritTim said:

If you have an actual tourist visa from an embassy/consulate, legally, they are only supposed to deny you entry for very specific reasons outlined in Section 12 of the Immigration Act. At almost all land crossings, as well as some airports, Immigration will never deny you entry (with a visa) without a legal reason. Very rarely, some airports, including the two Bangkok airports, have been known to do so.

 

If you are entering visa exempt, the situation is different. At land crossings, no problem entering twice per calendar year. At airports, Immigration has discretion, dependin on whether they believe you are a genuine tourist.

Ok, thanks.

This has cleared things up.

[Liquorice]

On 10/8/2022 at 12:47 PM, garrya said:

Due to changes in my circumstances, I will probably have to leave Thailand. 

 

Could you please explain how long a person can stay in Thailand on a tourist Visa and how often can a person come back?

What are red flags when it comes to returning? 

Constructive comments are greatly appreciated.

Have you considered obtaining the Non Imm O ME Visa from Savannahket or HCMC?
That would allow you to stay, albeit with border runs every 90 days.

[DrJack54]

3 hours ago, Liquorice said:

Have you considered obtaining the Non Imm O ME Visa from Savannahket or HCMC?
That would allow you to stay, albeit with border runs every 90 days.

From other threads of OP can assume stay based on marriage no longer an option.

As for ME Non O marriage the 90 days that can extended by 60 days to visit wife.

 

On an aside I would suggest anyone planning on obtaining that ME visa at HCMC to check latest reports re availability.

It does appears on website. 

Had a pm of only non O single currently available.

Cannot confirm. 

Edited October 11, 2022 by DrJack54

[garrya]

13 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

From other threads of OP can assume stay based on marriage no longer an option.

As for ME Non O marriage the 90 days that can extended by 60 days to visit wife.

 

On an aside I would suggest anyone planning on obtaining that ME visa at HCMC to check latest reports re availability.

It does appears on website. 

Had a pm of only non O single currently available.

Cannot confirm. 

How about Savannakhet or Cambodia? Would Non-O ME be available?

[Sparktrader]

20 minutes ago, garrya said:

How about Savannakhet or Cambodia? Would Non-O ME be available?

Cambodia $300 a year no requirements except maybe age. Live there.

[garrya]

14 minutes ago, Sparktrader said:

Cambodia $300 a year no requirements except maybe age. Live there.

Could you elaborate on this? 

 

[Sparktrader]

4 minutes ago, garrya said:

Could you elaborate on this? 

 

Cambodian visas are easier. I think u need to be 55 not sure. Google it.

[DrJack54]

45 minutes ago, garrya said:

How about Savannakhet or Cambodia? Would Non-O ME be available?

ME non O marriage available at Savannakhet but not at Vientiane.

One advantage with the ME Non O is it does not have the financial requirements required to extention to non O . 

Also no home visit etc. 

Edited October 12, 2022 by DrJack54

[Liquorice]

On 10/11/2022 at 10:15 PM, DrJack54 said:

From other threads of OP can assume stay based on marriage no longer an option.

As for ME Non O marriage the 90 days that can extended by 60 days to visit wife.

You can obtain the Non Imm O ME Visa with just a copy of your wife's (or ex) TB and ID card, from Savannahket, if you get my drift.

[BritTim]

4 hours ago, Liquorice said:

You can obtain the Non Imm O ME Visa with just a copy of your wife's (or ex) TB and ID card, from Savannahket, if you get my drift.

If an ex, this would probably work, but would be a fraudulent application, and likely get you blacklisted from Thailand if discovered.

[Liquorice]

On 10/18/2022 at 6:58 PM, BritTim said:

If an ex, this would probably work, but would be a fraudulent application, and likely get you blacklisted from Thailand if discovered.

Absolutely, but nobody checks, not the Embassy/Consulate, ECO at borders points, and you never visit Thai Immigration.
I know of 3 that stay this way, 1 for over 10 years, but if caught, deportation and blacklisted.