I Think I Went On To Many Visa Runs..For No Reason

[theVenerable]

Hi

I was in thailand at the begining of this year...

just had the visiting visa.

But i was there longer, so i had to go on visa runs.

But i was told (after allready doing my visa runs) that i didnt have to go every 2 weeks..

I hear so many different stories about this tho.

So for my next trip there, i'd like to be prepared.

So.

1. Can i sort out a six month before i travel there, to save all them extra visa runs!?

what is the limit.. can i even sort out a yearly visa before traveling to thailand?

2. If I do overstay, is it true that i dont have to go on visa runs every 2 weeks?

There is maybe some other way to sort it out?

Thanks..

Regards, Russ

[Lite Beer]

A two entry Tourist Visa will give you almost 6 months with extensions from Immigration and one border run in the middle.

A 3 entry will give almost 9 months with extensions and 2 border runs.

Apply by post to the Thai Consulate in Hull (I am assuming you are in UK.)

[CharlieH]

or Cardiff or Birmigham (if in the UK)

[theVenerable]

Thanks for clarifying.

I know what a border run is of course, but what is an extension from immigration?

And how do i go about getting them?

Thanks again.

P.s, I'm in south uk (Luton)

[Lite Beer]

A Tourist Visa gives a stay of 60 days.

A few days before that ends pop along to Immigration and extend it for a further 30 days at a cost of 1,900 Baht. Application Form and passport size photo needed.

Do that with every 60 day stay.

Apply for Visas from a Thai Consulate by post, very quick service.

Not the Embassy in London.

[theVenerable]

A Tourist Visa gives a stay of 60 days.

A few days before that ends pop along to Immigration and extend it for a further 30 days at a cost of 1,900 Baht. Application Form and passport size photo needed.

Do that with every 60 day stay.

So i dont need to go on a visa run?

This is a bit confusing

thanks for helping tho

[Lite Beer]

Yes you do. After the 90 days are up you need to exit Thailand and return to activate your next entry.

[theVenerable]

Yes you do. After the 90 days are up you need to exit Thailand and return to activate your next entry.

hmm

this is why im confused..

Im sorry to ask, but can sumone help me with tihs?

Ii need sum kind of guide..

sorry.

last time i was there i was going on a visa run every 2 weeks

coz i had no idea wat i was doing...

now i only need to go on a visa run every 90 days?

sorry

its to confusing for me

[Lite Beer]

Because last time you did not have a Visa. Next time you will.

[limegreenpatato]

A two entry Tourist Visa will give you almost 6 months with extensions from Immigration and one border run in the middle.

A 3 entry will give almost 9 months with extensions and 2 border runs.

Apply by post to the Thai Consulate in Hull (I am assuming you are in UK.)

just wondering where are some places i can apply for a double or triple entry visa? I'm a canadian living in australia....so it's making it a little difficult because i can't just go to my home consulate.

thanks

[lopburi3]

There is no longer a Consulate in Perth but there is in Brisbane and mail can be used.

http://www.thaiconsulate.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=90&Itemid=109

[theVenerable]

Thanks everyone.. youve truly been a great help

I didnt think id be able to understand this so well.