jc7 Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Hey! I'm looking to fly over to Thailand this month.. I have accommodation sorted for free in Koh Samui.. my flight is 16th July returning 16th Sept.. I understand that is over 60 days.... Which VISA should I be getting? Fees: Tourist visa: one entry = £ 28.00 two entries = £ 56.00 three entries = £ 84.00 Non-Immigrant visa: one entry = 45.00 multiple entries = £100.00 Really confusing me! Any help appreciated! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfukata Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 (edited) Here are some literature off the website on a tourist visa. Just my opinion (some may have different views) into which tourist visa to obtain but I would opt for a 'multiple entry' visa. You will get 60 days upon entry (an extension MAY be granted for..not more than 30 days), but you will still need to go to the immigration bureau for any extension permission. If you have a multiple entry visa, this will enable you to leave the country by land, air, sea and re-entry for another 60 days extension without any paperwork hassle, also you will enjoy other scenery of neighboring countries. (places like Lao, Cambodia will give you Visas on arrival at a reasonable cost about $30-$35US) Good luck to you. ((outdated and totally false information quoted from website removed)) Edited July 3, 2010 by lopburi3 false information removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 A single entry Tourist Visa will give you 60 days. This can be extended at Samui Immigration for a further 30 days for a fee of 1,900 Baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve187 Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Get a 90 day non 'o' visa which would avoid any trips to a border or immigration and would work out about the same price as a 60 day tourist with an immigration office extension. I always say its better to come here with the correct visa, it saves any problems down the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 The single entry Non Imm O Visa would be a possibility but would work out more expensive as Tourist Visas are free of charge and the 90 days extension would be cheaper than the Non Imm O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc7 Posted July 3, 2010 Author Share Posted July 3, 2010 A single entry Tourist Visa will give you 60 days. This can be extended at Samui Immigration for a further 30 days for a fee of 1,900 Baht. Cheers guys this one sounds like the best one? But what if I want to stay over those 90 days? Would I regret not originally getting the multiple entry one? It sounds like I would need the multiple one to last longer than 90 days right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario2008 Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 A double entry tourist visa will give you 2 entries of 60 days, each entry extendedble by 30 days, so almost 6 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc7 Posted July 6, 2010 Author Share Posted July 6, 2010 (edited) Thanks everyone. I'll apply for a double entry tourist visa for 60 quid then.. I'm going in September (12th to be precise).. should I get it closer to the date or does it start when you arrive there? One last thing (sorry)... my return is 2 weeks later.. I plan on getting the return flight seperately in a few months (depending on how much I like Thailand!).. the cheapest flight I could find had to fit in with certain dates.. will this cause me any problems at all? Thanks again people! Edited July 6, 2010 by jc7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Thanks everyone. I'll apply for a double entry tourist visa for 60 quid then.. I'm going in September (12th to be precise).. should I get it closer to the date or does it start when you arrive there? Thanks again people! It starts on the day it is issued so do not apply too early. Tourist Visas are free at the moment. Whether they will issue a double for free will be up to them. You may have to pay for one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc7 Posted July 6, 2010 Author Share Posted July 6, 2010 Will most probably have to pay... prices are up on the site...... strange Won't apply for a bit then. Thank you for the advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc7 Posted July 13, 2010 Author Share Posted July 13, 2010 In an answer.. what should I get if I want to stay for as long as possible with minimal hassle? I don't mind paying... 58 for double entry tourist visa right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 You have gone from over 60 to over 90 to as long as possible. They have different answers. If you know someone in Thailand and can provide information on them required by Hull to issue the one year non immigrant O visa that would be the best solution for long term stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Non Imm O Visa Multi Entry from Hull As your flight is in two days it is a bit late in the day now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc7 Posted July 14, 2010 Author Share Posted July 14, 2010 Put my flight back a bit so no rush now Thanks for all the advice, it seems Non Imm O Visa Multi Entry is the one... 100 quid.. I don't mind that if it saves hassle down the line... I have no idea what the difference between non immigrant and tourist has but perhaps they will explain that over the phone! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 A Multi Entry Non Imm O gives you unlimited stays of up to 90 days a time. Do the last border run just before the Visa expires and you will get another 90 days giving a total of 15 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suiken Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 hi guys I am wondering which visa can I get, I am planning to semi-retire in Thailand, I might stay there for half year to a year and fly back and forth between USA and Thailand, maybe eventually just live in Thailand but if it doesn't work I will move out. So I am wondering what kind of visa should I get? I am not 55 yet so I can't get the retirement visa...what are my options? thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Are you age 50? That is the requirement for retirement extension of stay or long term visa. If not the multi entry non immigrant O visa is the best option but requires evidence of someone in Thailand that you will be visiting and currently only know of Hull in UK and Perth in Australia to be reliable source. Most Consulates will not issue without direct family relationship with a Thai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suiken Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 nope not 50 yet and no relative in Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 If you would like to lean Thai you have the ED visa/extension of stay option. Cost is about 30k for school and 1,900 baht for extension every three months. Below that is only tourist visa entry which is 60 days that can be extended 30 days and can be used consecutively (but require exit for new visas). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suiken Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 thanks for the responses so for the tourist visa entry, I have to exit the country every 90 days and just repeat? for this visa can I own condo/house, open up a bank account etc? any limitation on this visa that I need to know about if I wanna semi retire in Thailand. so they no longer have investment visa eh? like for 3 million baht house and you can get a visa and live there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 The lowest investment would be 10 million and that only allows a one year stay at a time, the same as retirement. Tourist visa usage requires a Consulate willing to issue the visa. If you are leaving for a period each year that should not be a problem finding. Staying without leaving occasionally does raise a red flag but most people do not have serious problems even then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc7 Posted July 19, 2010 Author Share Posted July 19, 2010 Ahh so I can't get Multi Entry Non Imm Visa... I'm 27, and live in UK.. No Thai friends over there? So I have to get tourist visa... and if I want to stay as long as possible I should get the 3 entry one??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 A single entry Tourist Visa will give you 60 days. This can be extended at Samui Immigration for a further 30 days for a fee of 1,900 Baht. this one called maximum fined 1,900 baht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Ahh so I can't get Multi Entry Non Imm Visa... I'm 27, and live in UK.. No Thai friends over there? So I have to get tourist visa... and if I want to stay as long as possible I should get the 3 entry one??? Multi Entry Non Imm O Visa. Contact Thai Consulate in Hull and ask. http://www.thaiconsul.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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