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How can I obtain a tourist visa for Thailand to stay for 60 days without a visa run from the U.S.?

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Jul 30, 2020
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Eric *******
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How do I get a tourist visa so I can stay in thailand 60 days without making a visa run? I’m in the U.S. Is it true I have to get it from the Thai embassy in Washington DC? Anyone have the direct link to sign up for it online? Yas I’m aware they not letting tourists in at the moment!
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The user is seeking information on obtaining a tourist visa to stay in Thailand for 60 days without needing to leave for a visa run. They are currently in the U.S. and are inquiring whether they need to apply at the Thai embassy in Washington, D.C. and are looking for direct links for online applications. The comments highlight the current restrictions on tourism due to COVID-19 and suggest various options like the Thai elite visa as alternatives. Many commenters advise that the process may be delayed until the Thai government allows tourists back into the country.
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Nick ****************
I would wait until the Thai government decide to open their country again to ordinary tourists. Many things might change and the visas of the past may change as well. My advice is to holiday at home this year and look to spend the 2021 New Year here in Thailand.
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Rich ********
For a price there is always a way :)
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Rich ********
This was in reference to the agent who posted above. I don't recommend this path, nor would I personally use it. I am taking the Thai elite approach which is technically "for a price" as well.
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Steven *******
Can u still get the 30day exemption stamp on arrival if u have a valid COE ?
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John ****************
No, Thailand is CLOSED
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Bobby ********
@Steven ******
. No
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Bob **********
Wait about a year until there Embassy's open
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Kevin *******
First, put the time circuits on. Then select a date in the future when Thailand allows tourists to come back, once that has been accomplished. You will get your specific answers.
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Doug **********
Under "Normal" circumstances (pre-covid) you could just arrive on a 30 day exemption then get a 7 day extension. You can also apply for a 30 day extension if here legally. Now, however, I would suggest getting a Tourist visa, which you can apply for by mail. (see link)

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Stan *******
@Doug *********
 if you have a 30 day visa exemption stamp, in normal circumstances you can extend it for a further 30 days, not just 7 days.

Normally short extensions for 7 days are given to keep you legal if your return flight is a few days after the exemption expiry date.

Also, you’d be here legally if you have a 30 day exemption OR an extension to such exemption so I’m not really sure what you mean.
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Steve *******
@Stan ******
 The 7 day 'extention' is actually an extention of stay refusal and you're given 7 days to leave the country.
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Stan *******
@Steve ******
 And if you have a flight booked after your 30 day extension expires, they will give you a further 7 days to cover you so you don't go on overstay and get fines. They use them for all sorts of purposes, not just refusals..
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@Stan ******
 Never heard that before. It's an 'extention refusal', ie, you applied for an extention of stay but were refused, regardless of having a flight booked.
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@Steve ******
 that’s just another use for them. I got a 7 days extension in 2006 when I was returning to the UK after my visa expired but I couldn’t get a flight before the actual expiry. I went to Immi, explained and they gave me a 7 day extension without a murmur.

The 1900 baht was a similar amount to the overstay fine would have been but it kept me legal and I didn’t get an overstay stamp in my passport which might have been a problem in the future
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@Doug *********
 The link only states reasons you might not be able to stay in the country, it's a 7 day grace period. Immigration call it an extention refusal because you have no valid reason for your stay to be extended.
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Stan *******
@Doug *********
 ^^ exactly this. See my reply above
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Eric *******
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@Doug *********
 u the man🤙🏾
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Scott *********
Hey Eric, yes one now has to go thru the D. C. Embassy

You may apply for the attached visa which is good for 3 months for 200.00 USD. It also allows one to apply for a retirement visa in the last 30 days of this visa. I got this one at the Houston Consulate, they no longer perform that service. Even pre cov19 they require much more paperwork (police background checks etc) than when I applied

Hope this helps 🌞
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Eric *******
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I heard u get the tourist visa before u go for 60 days and once u get there u can get an additional 30 days. Not sure though
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Greg ********
@Eric ******
 Yes you can extend a single entry 60 day tourist visa for 30 days for 1900 Baht
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Stan *******
@Greg *******
 beat me to it!
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Jacob *********
They are letting people in Thailand what you mean I’m here free and clear on a 30 day
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Manuel *******
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Jacob *********
Keep your ass in Mexico only reason you went is because your a liberal child molester
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Jacob *********
Have a beer or dinner
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Joe ***********
@Jacob ********
 - You just arrived? Bull shit
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Jacob *********
@Joe **********
 bro I’m here wanna meet
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Joe ***********
@Jacob ********
 and you just arrived from outside Thailand on a 30 day Exemption... Okay - post a of your passport stamps showing legal entry.
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Jacob *********
@Joe **********
 who the fuck are you wanna meet let’s meet for a beer ain’t your business how or why I am here
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Todd *********
@Ja***
 he called you out for being a liar. Looks like he found one
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Jacob *********
@Todd ********
 callee me out haha im here y’all wish your nasty pervert ass could be fuck you one thing I don’t do it lie watch your words
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Todd *********
@Ja***
 waiting for the stamp pics like Joe 🙂 you POS
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Jacob *********
@Todd ********
 haha you sir are dumb ain’t anyone gonna post private shit on Facebook wanna meet lets get it
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Steve *******
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, I wouldnt bother rising to the bait, he's a fucking hillbilly. Probably in a swamp fucking his sister
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Todd *********
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 ur correct sir lol just amusing to watch
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Ivan ************
I do not believe you entered Thailand as a tourist any time in the last few months. Presumably you entered before this all kicked off and you are now on the visa amnesty.
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Rich ********
I decided Thai elite was my only option to stay in the country on a 30 day (once extended) exempt tourist visa
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Brahim ******
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 you decided to waste your money in a time of crisis
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Bobby ********
@Brahim *****
. When your first name is Rich, it gives you options that us people whose first name should be Poor just don't have!
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Brahim ******
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Rich ********
@Brahim *****
 thank you for your opinion
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Michael ********
And yes google your embassy and you will see they are not taking applications for tourist visas
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Michael ********
Next year maybe
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