Hi,

I'm currently travelling in Thailand and have been for almost 5 months now. First on a single entry 60+30 tourist visa and now on a double entry tourist visa with 1 entry left. I now want to stay in Thailand for a further 7 months to do some volunteer work here the only problem being I have to do this on a tourist visa.

My question is simply, can I simple go across a border and get another visa? I have heard you cannot stay in thaialnd for longer than 6 months in any one year, is this true??

If anyone could give me advice on how I could stay in Thaialnd for a further 7 months I would be really grateful!!!!

Thanks

Glyn

ํYou can get another double Tourist Visa from Vientiane Laos. It is free of charge until March 4th.

As for working . You cannot with a tourist visa and you would need a Work Permit.

You can stay in Thailand for as long as you like. The previous rule of 6 months in any year was changed some time ago. You cannot do volunteer work on a tourist visa; you would need to obtain a Non-B visa from a neighbouring consulate. That requires paperwork/sponsorship from the volunteer organisation. You also would need to obtain a work permit.

ํYou can get another double Tourist Visa from Vientiane Laos. It is free of charge until March 4th.

As for working . You cannot with a tourist visa and you would need a Work Permit.

Correct and be VERY careful about working without the correct visa and work permit.

If they catch you they may deport you!

You can stay in Thailand for as long as you like. The previous rule of 6 months in any year was changed some time ago. You cannot do volunteer work on a tourist visa; you would need to obtain a Non-B visa from a neighbouring consulate. That requires paperwork/sponsorship from the volunteer organisation. You also would need to obtain a work permit.

Hi,

I am very confused about the visa and thought someone might be able to help me;)

I'm also in a similar situation... been here for 5 months on tourist visa/ visa exemption and also heard about this max 6 month per year rule.

Now I'm going to China and wanted to know if I should apply for the tourist visa at the local Thai Consulate (so it doesn't count time against me) or should I just get another visa on arrival (with my passport they always give me 3 months

(with my passport they always give me 3 months

What is your Passport please?