Thumpasuar Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario2008 Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumpasuar Posted March 13, 2010 Author Share Posted March 13, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario2008 Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumpasuar Posted March 13, 2010 Author Share Posted March 13, 2010 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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 I would wait until next month when they will be free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario2008 Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumpasuar Posted March 13, 2010 Author Share Posted March 13, 2010 Mario i appreciate the great info man. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumpasuar Posted March 13, 2010 Author Share Posted March 13, 2010 FREE!?!?!?!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Free from April 1st. That may only be for one entry though. Depends what Consulate you apply at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumpasuar Posted March 13, 2010 Author Share Posted March 13, 2010 oooo Thats the new policy? might be cutting it to close to the wire though i would hate to risk it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario2008 Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumpasuar Posted March 13, 2010 Author Share Posted March 13, 2010 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??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario2008 Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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