Dear editors,
I plan to travel to Thailand at the end of the year. I don't need anything for 30 days, can possibly extend for 30 days (new rule).
Suppose I want to stay for another 60 days after those 60 days, can I arrange that in Thailand? I have an income statement that is 2300 euros per month, have a Thai account and live in an apartment. I ask this to save me a way to the embassy from Limburg.
Who can give me a correct answer on this?
Regards,
Luc
Dear Luke,
No, you cannot arrange that in Thailand. You enter on the basis of Visa Exemption. You can only extend this once in Thailand and this for a maximum of 30 days.
Ref : Order of Immigration Bureau No. 327/2557
Subject: Criteria and Conditions for Consideration of an Alien's Application for a Temporary Stay in the Kingdom of Thailand
2.4 In the case of tourism purposes:
Each permission shall be granted for no more than 30 days from the date on which the permitted period has expired.
the alien:
(1) Must have been granted a tourist visa (TOURIST) or exempted from applying for visa. Each permission shall be granted for no more than 30 days as announced by
Ministry of Interior.
(2) Must not be of a nationality or type prescribed by the committee monitoring official proceedings of officers of the Immigration Bureau
Income statement, Thai account and apartment are not required for that extension. Just an application form and a copy of your passport.
Regards,
RonnyLatPhrao
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