SarahCM Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 I am a French national looking to obtain a Thai double or triple entry tourist visa for myself and my 10 months old baby. I have read on this website a while back that Thailand plans on relaxing the obtention of 'long term' tourist visas, but is that true/already in effect? What is the current (2nd half of 2015) situation and where do you recommend I go for best chances of obtaining? (I should mention that I already have one 2 entry tourist visa from 2013 and one 1 year non-B from 2014 in my passport, now in Thailand on 30 days exemption expiring Oct 10) Thanks a lot for your information. Kind regards, Sarah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elviajero Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 You should have no problem getting a double entry from most embassies/consulates. Triple are less available locally to Thailand but may be available in France. A 6 month tourist visa is in the pipeline, but I don't think it's available anywhere yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitsune Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 You should have no problem getting a double entry from most embassies/consulates. Triple are less available locally to Thailand but may be available in France. A 6 month tourist visa is in the pipeline, but I don't think it's available anywhere yet. Sorry Elvi but Thai Embassy in France only delivers single and you have to provide a return flight ticket and show 1000 euros. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elviajero Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 You should have no problem getting a double entry from most embassies/consulates. Triple are less available locally to Thailand but may be available in France. A 6 month tourist visa is in the pipeline, but I don't think it's available anywhere yet. Sorry Elvi but Thai Embassy in France only delivers single and you have to provide a return flight ticket and show 1000 euros. Good to know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillyflower Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 (edited) As I have just posted on a similar subject. I have been coming to T'land for many years. I come for four months and have always had a 2 month double entry visa. Then 3 years ago, whether embassy or the consulates......only 1 two month, no more doubles.At the same time, I MUST show that I have 2,000 euros in the bank, even if it's for a 2 month visa. I must show my plane ticket, my bank statement, (no letters from the bank and no internet printed copies). Last time for once I only came for 2 months and I only had to show 1,000 euros in the bank. I will be going again in a few weeks for the next trip. So I do have a bit of experience. Edited September 15, 2015 by Gillyflower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oncearugge Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 (edited) As I have just posted on a similar subject. I have been coming to T'land for many years. I come for four months and have always had a 2 month double entry visa. Then 3 years ago, whether embassy or the consulates......only 1 two month, no more doubles.At the same time, I MUST show that I have 2,000 euros in the bank, even if it's for a 2 month visa. I must show my plane ticket, my bank statement, (no letters from the bank and no internet printed copies). Last time for once I only came for 2 months and I only had to show 1,000 euros in the bank. I will be going again in a few weeks for the next trip. So I do have a bit of experience. France is known for being "difficult". If you wish to stay longer than allowed by a single entry visa then another single/double entry visa can be easily obtained from Vientiane, Laos. Edited September 15, 2015 by oncearugge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahCM Posted September 15, 2015 Author Share Posted September 15, 2015 Hi everyone and thanks so much for taking time to get back to me. I forgot to say I'm already in Thailand and looking for an option/consulate nearby such as Cambodia, Laos or similar. Not going back to France. Thanks to anyone who has had recent experiences in Vientiane or Phnom Penh. Regards, Sarah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Vientiane will do a 2 entry tourist visa and is next afternoon service.. Phnom Penh. will only do a single entry visa and it takes up to 4 days unless you use an agent to get 2 day service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis7 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Sarah try laos, pretty relaxed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillyflower Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 It was fairly obvious from the OP that she was in Thailand. oncearugge.......It's not France that is difficult, it's the Thai Embassy. Some months ago there was an Op on some similar subject and I think it was ubonjoe who said that the Embassies were allowed to interpret the laws as they wished. Why they are meaner here I would not know. Anyway, it gives me the trey bits. I have been going to Penang for my second visa for all these 16 years and as I have friends will continue to do so I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franck1972 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 I don't know for triple entry, but double entry shouldn't be a problem. I ordered my double entry by mail service at the Lyon consulate (registred post) Was quite fast, sent my passport on monday, got it back friday. Not sure for your baby, but I don't think it should be an issue.For the required papers, just call them to be sure everything is going to be ok. I got my double entry 3 years ago and regulations have probably changed since then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahCM Posted September 15, 2015 Author Share Posted September 15, 2015 Again thanks so much everyone who responded. Apparently the options are: - 3 entry tourist visa possible in Bali (Denpasar) - 2 entry tourist visa easy in Vientiane, Laos - 1 entry tourist visa possible in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Now I just have to see what's easiest/cheapest etc. for me and baby! Considering I'm near the Cambodian border I think I'll use and agent and go the PP channel...and hopefully in 3 months from now they will have implemented that 6 months tourist visa! One can dream! I'll post a new thread once I've done it to let you know. Thanks again and have a good night. Sarah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitsune Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Hanoi 2 entries HCMC 1 entry Penang 1 entry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldozer Dawn Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Savannakhet Laos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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