Immigraton/visa Question

[kmarre]

I apologize in advance for asking a question that many of you have probably already answered a million times, and I have a pretty good idea what my situation is but would like to be certain.

I am 35 years old and a German citizen and a US resident. I arrived here (Ko Samui) last month and am planning to stay for most of the year. In Washington, I applied for and received a 60-day visa and plan on asking for the 30-day extension in the Ko Samui immigration office.

At the end of April, when my 90 days are almost up, I am flying to Germany to attend my brother's wedding.

My question is about what will happen then.

Will it be uncomplicated for me to return at the beginning of May and get a 30-day visa? Will I get that 30-day permit at the port of entry or is there a longer process involved? My second question is about the rest of my time. My understanding is that all I have to do is to leave (by plane) every 30 days (or my ground transportation every 15 days), meaning that I have to take one international trip once a month from May through September to be able to stay for my intended duration. Is that correct?

Will this involve application processes or can I just leave the country, show up again and then be allowed to stay another 30 days?

If my understanding of the process is wrong, can somebody please advise me on how I can stay on Samui until at least September.

I really enjoy this forum and want to thank you already for your help.

[Mario2008]

Yes, when returning you will get a free 30 day permission to stay at the airport. But if you want to stay longer I advise you to get a tourist visa in Germany at a Thai consulate, currently a single is free and would give you another 60 day to be extended with 30 days for 1,900 baht.

You could also get a double entry tourist visa, so that would be almost 180 days with only 1 border run.

Edit:

most consulates in Europe will allow you to apply by mail.

[kmarre]

Yes, when returning you will get a free 30 day permission to stay at the airport. But if you want to stay longer I advise you to get a tourist visa in Germany at a Thai consulate, currently a single is free and would give you another 60 day to be extended with 30 days for 1,900 baht.

You could also get a double entry tourist visa, so that would be almost 180 days with only 1 border run.

Edit:

most consulates in Europe will allow you to apply by mail.

Thanks Mario. So I can continue that process through September? I actually budgeted for several trips throughout Asia, so I see the visa runs not so much as a problem but rather an opportunity to go to other places. I guess I could apply for the visa in any case and then I have the option of taking these trips and don't HAVE to do them.

[Mario2008]

Yes, you can continue till Sept and you don't have to make use of the visa.

Enjoy your stay.