Getting A Tourist Visa In Thailand

[millerhd]

I have been in Thailand for almost 4 months now. Before I came I got the 60 day tourist visa from the Thai consulate in Houston. Once that ran out I made a border run to Laos and then a month later I made another to Myanmar. In two weeks when my current visa exemption expires I am going to go to Cambodia to get my 3rd consecutive visa exemption, which is the last one I am allowed. After that I am planning on staying in Thailand for another 2 months. I assume I should just get another tourist visa for that time. Is it possible to get one from within the country? I am staying in the Northeast so is there somewhere near Korat or Khon Kaen that I can get it. Also, is it possible to just mail in my passport or would I have to go in person? Any help is appreciated.

[lopburi3]

You must leave the country to obtain a tourist visa - why not visit Vientiane in two weeks and obtain a tourist visa then. That will take care of the next two months and then you can visit any immigration to extend for the extra 30 days. One trip that way and you have the option to use another visa exempt entry if required later.

[Lite Beer]

Yes that is the best option. Also you could have extended your Visa from Houston for 30 days at immigration office in Thailand.

[dr_Pat_Pong]

Yes that is the best option. Also you could have extended your Visa from Houston for 30 days at immigration office in Thailand.

One should at least be a bit alert.

[millerhd]

Yea I know I could have gotten an extension, but I wanted to take the trip to Vientiane anyway. Would it be possible for me to get a tourist visa in Vietnam as I already have plans to go there in March anyway? Thanks for all of the help so far.

[lopburi3]

Yes a tourist visa should be obtainable in Vietnam. Be sure to have your ticket with you when you apply.

[millerhd]

Since I am going to be travelling by land to Vietnam and from Vietnam, what ticket should I bring to get the visa? Should I just buy a bus ticket in advance?

[lopburi3]

You will have to ask the Consulate. Believe they may require an air ticket.

[millerhd]

Sorry to continue asking so many questions, but should I just ask the american consulate or should I ask the consulate in Vietnam? Also, where are there Thai consulates in Vietnam? As I don't have any specific travel plans inside Vietnam yet, I will try and shape them around having to get my visa.

[lopburi3]

You want a Thai visa so you need to ask a Royal Thai Consulate.

Royal Thai Embassy

63-65 Hoang Dieu Street,

Hanoi

Tel. (84-4) 823-5092 to 93

Fax. (84-4) 823-5088, 733-1326

E-mail : [email protected]

Website : http://www.thaiembassy.org.vn

Royal Thai Consulate-General

77 Tran Quoc Thao Street,

District 3,

Ho Chi Minh City

Tel. (848) 932-7637-8

Fax. (848) 932-6002

E-mail : [email protected]

Website : http://www.thaiembassy.org/hochiminhcity

Office Hours :

Visa and Consular section : 08.30-11.30 hrs./ 13.30-16.30 hrs.