What Visa Is Best?

[JosephMcCann]

Hey Guys,

Stumbled on this forum after lots of searching for visa info - but no idea whats my best option, would really appreciate some pointers.

Ok so I'm a UK citizen and wish to go to thailand ideally for around a year. I've no problem with leaving the country every now and then, but obviously the least i need to do this the better.

My reason for going to thai is I've been working like a dog since 16, and now I'm in a position for some much deserved time out.

I won't need to work whilst in thai as I get reqular payments from projects I have setup in the uk over the last few years. At the most perhaps id be sending the odd email here and there.

Looking in the long term tho, I would eventually be wanting to setup a business in thailand, but thats a long way off - and i would prob return to the uk first before setting anything up - however I would probably be doing some research into that whilst im there.

I would be staying with my girlfriend (thai) so wouldn't have to worry about accommodation for the time im there.

All advice you can give is greatly appreciated.

Cheers

[PoorSucker]

Apply for one year multiple O (Other) visa at the consulate in Hull.

Reason: visiting friends.

This will give you 15 months in Thailand.

You have to go on a border run every 90 days to get a new 90 day entrance stamp.

[7by7]

Looking in the long term tho, I would eventually be wanting to setup a business in thailand

How does a farang (foreigner) make a small fortune in Thailand?

He starts with a large one!

Seriously, best of luck, sorry I can't help with advice on the visa.

[Lite Beer]

As said. Multi Entry Non Imm O Visa from The Thai Consulate in Hull.

Apply by post.

[JosephMcCann]

excellent i didnt think i could get that visa.

would i be able to do it at the consulate in london? or any consulate for that matter

[lopburi3]

Only from Hull - but it can be done by mail.

[Lite Beer]

Apply by post and get your passport back well within a week.

Hull Consulate.