Need Advice On Getting My Visa

[Thumpasuar]

Im headed to thailand in about one month. Im not sure what Visa to get. I plan on staying for one year without working and i have no wife. I would like to apply for the Multi entry non imm o, but im not sure if i would qualify for it. I am 22 years old. US citizen.

Thanks for any advice anyone might have with this.

[Lite Beer]

Unlikely to get a Non Imm O Multi in the US.

Tourist Visa would be the only option. Get as many entries as they will issue.

Each entry is for 60 days and can be extended for a further 30 days at Immigration.

After these expire you can get another Visa in Asia.

[Mario2008]

If applying in the US you would indeed not qualify. Your best bet would be a double entry tourist visa, whichwould almost give you 180 days. At the end yu could apply for a new double entry tourist visa in Laos.

After 1 entry (60 days) and 1 extension 30 days) you will have to elave the country and can just come back the same day. Just cross any border. On your return the second entry starts, which also can be extended for 30 days. Each extension costs 1,900 baht.

Another option is to go and study, like Thai language. Cost is around 29,000 baht for a course and you would require to study at east 4 hours a week at school. More information if you click on the banner ontop of the page of the language schools.

[Thumpasuar]

thanks for the advice.

should i just wait untill im in Thailand to apply for the double entry tourist visa?????

I think the answer is yes but i just wanted to clarify.

[Mario2008]

No. A visa must be aplied for outside Thailand. You have to apply for the extension in Thailand itself with immmigration.

here you can find the Thai embassies and consulates:

http://www.thaiembassy.org/

[Thumpasuar]

my flight leaves april 20. do you think i have enough time to get my visa from the thai embassy?????

i should have started this process awhile ago. POM LUEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Lite Beer]

I would wait until next month when they will be free.

[Mario2008]

More than enough time. Look on the webiste of the consulate you will be applying. Most allow to apply by mail and will not take long. Maybe a week to have the passport returned.

[Thumpasuar]

Mario i appreciate the great info man.

Thank you

[Thumpasuar]

FREE!?!?!?!?!?

[Lite Beer]

Free from April 1st. That may only be for one entry though. Depends what Consulate you apply at.

[Thumpasuar]

oooo

Thats the new policy?

might be cutting it to close to the wire though i would hate to risk it.

[Mario2008]

Tourist visa's will be free again starting next month. But don't count on it that the double entry tourist visa is free. Some consulates give them also free, but most only give a single entry for free.

[Lite Beer]

oooo

Thats the new policy?

might be cutting it to close to the wire though i would hate to risk it.

Applying at the beginning of next month will give you plenty of time.

The Visa starts from when it is issued so it is not a good idea to get it too early.

[Thumpasuar]

yet another question for you.

Evidence of travel from Thailand (air ticket paid in full)

does that mean i need a ticket for departing from Thailand???

[Mario2008]

Some consulates and embassies want you to have a ticket ou of Thailand when applying, but most don't require it or state it on their website but don't ask for it. Check with the consulate where you will be applying.