is it necessary to apply before entering the country and as a British Citizen can i extend my 30 day normal tourist visa once i get to Thailand or must İ leave the country every 30 days
2006-12-06 00:24:29 · 9 answers · asked by lindirobby 2 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Thailand
Yes, you can get a Class-B Non-Immigrant visa which is a type of business visa (although you don't intend to do any business at all -- but don't tell them!). You can contact any legal services that advertise on the Bangkok Post to help you secure it. Or go to Lang Suan immigration office near Sathorn Road.
You will be given 6 months for the Class-B, BUT, you have to exit half-way (meaning after 3 months). Now, this visa run is quite easy. Either you can do a day-trip to the Cambodian or Malaysian Border and come back the same day. There are also travel agencies that offer these day-trip visa runs on the Bangkok Post.
Good luck.
2006-12-06 03:04:23 · answer #1 · answered by River Pisanu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the best way to go is get a 3-month multiple-entry tourist visa at the Thai Embassy in London. This is pretty straightforward. Then get it extended at the immigration department in Bangkok as many times as they allow you, I'm pretty sure you will be OK. Worst case go to Singapore or Hong Kong and get a new 3-month multiple entry tourist visa at the end of the first 3 months. Don't bugger about with the 30-day visa runs across the border, they are more trouble than they are worth. And definitely don't listen to advice from locals who offer to send your passport out for a visa run. Whilst they will tell you that many people do this (and they do), it is still illegal and if you get caught will likely be deported and put on the "blacklist", i.e. denied entry in future. Good luck, enjoy.
2006-12-08 12:01:10 · answer #2 · answered by Samuel B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah if you go to a Thai consulate or embassy in the U.K before you go you can get a Visa,i have non immigrant O Visa which cost me 90 quid and I have to leave every 90 days.It was very straight forward to apply and get the Visa i went to the website first of the Hull Thai consualte and received my Visa in 20 minutes.You'll have a great time make sure to come to Chiang Mai for the beautiful views and people and of course the Northern food.You'll probaly spned about 300 quid a month I have lived here a year now and spend around 200 quid a month and thats eating accomdation running my small business Thai Bands on ebay its very cheap to live compared to the UK..
Some helpful phrases for you
Sawadee ka = Hello/Goodbye
Kop khun ka = Thankyou
Chock dee ka =Good luck
Sabai dee mai ka=How are you
Sabai dee ka = I'm good
If you search on google for your nearest Thai Consulate or Embassy you'l get all the info you need
Chock dee kap
2006-12-08 04:12:48 · answer #3 · answered by thaiwristbands 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can apply for a retirement visa valid for 1 year if you can support these requirements:
# Application form T.M.7
# Copy of passport or substitute document.
# One 4 x 6 cm photo.
# 500 baht fee.
# Proof of financial status or pension.
# Letter from your embassy saying you wish to retire in Thailand For an applicant who is over 50 years old, proof of a sum of 800,000 baht in a Thai bank OR an income of not less than 65,000 baht per month must be presented - OR a combination of balance in the bank and a monthly income. Example: 400,000 Baht in the bank and 32,500 Baht coming in every month.
With all the required documents in hand, and the bank certification dated the same date the applicant goes to the Immigration office, the one year Retirement Visa is usually ready in an hour or so, the same day
2006-12-06 03:42:31 · answer #4 · answered by Ajeet M 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Im pretty sure Thailand will let anyone have a visa for any length of time if you have enough money to support yourself and maybe show that you wont be working.
Im assuming your not going to be working for those 6 months right? It wouldnt be worth your while. You can survive on £300 per month over there, and if you worked you'd get next to nothing.
2006-12-06 01:02:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you are already within the country, it's NOT a problem to extend your stay in Thailand. This country is geared towards welcoming bona fide foreign visitors and travellers. You need not leave the country, just go to the Immigration Dept in Bangkok - hoteliers would be happy to direct you. Enjoy Thailand!
2006-12-06 00:51:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can't help with your question but...I'm curious.....What do you intend to do once there? How much do you think you need to support yourself in Thailand? Do you need a friend to go with you???
2006-12-06 00:37:17 · answer #7 · answered by rose1 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
retirement visa, but tourist visa easier
2006-12-06 17:05:16 · answer #8 · answered by efrenchtoyasia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whats the matter u losing trade over here now your getting older
2006-12-06 00:27:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋