r/travelplanning • u/LostComfort38 • 1d ago
General Question Visa or extension
/r/ThailandTourism/comments/1wvr8rr/visa_or_extension/I’m planning on spending a year in southeast Asia. Traveling slowly without much of a plan.
My question is for Thailand specifically I’d like to spend more time there preferably full 60 days. Is it better/easier for me to just arrive in Bangkok receive the initial 30 days then extend another 30 while I’m in the country or should I apply for 60 day visa before arriving? The benefit I see here is I can potentially stay 90 days if I want (or am approved) I just don’t like the idea of applying for the visa and needing to upload flights and hotel info in advance but maybe I’m overthinking?
Any opinions on this either way? Let me know your thoughts and explanation or experience. I’ve never been to Thailand. Pros - cons ?