JeanVDB22

Chrome kept giving me trouble, Microsoft Edge did the job for me

quick update on the ThiaPass website; I used Microsoft Edge browser, Chrome kept giving me the API error, even after installing the CORS extension. I submitted screenshots of all original documents - to keep file sizes to a minimum (the website they wrote are pretty fragile) and got my ThaiPass QR code immediately, no waiting time, it did get sent to my spam mailbox, but I got it. 

**(for double dose of Pfizer in EU I just reuploaded the same certificate for both doses - I only got a vaccine certificate after my 2nd dose + separate screenshot with QR code)

I have a similar flight booked for the end of this month. I'm flying Amsterdam to BKK to Samui. Bangkok Airways operates the BKK to Samui flight - it's one ticket, my understanding is that this is a sealed flight and stays sealed untill you reach the hotel hence the 500baht shakedown for private transfer from the airport to your hotel

23 hours ago, farang51 said:

Yes, click the Next button, and you can see the first portion of documents you need to upload. I haven't gone longer than that in the process as I already have a visa (METV), but if you need to visit the embassy it should say so in the next page again. Hopefully, you will not need to go to the embassy in Sweden. Most visas, if not all, are now stickerless, meaning you get a PDF file that you then print yourself.

 

I chose the METV as I believe that a border run wil be possible in the next three months time, and I do not want the hassle of the STV and an expensive and/or useless Thai health insurance.

hey farang51, did you need to show bookings for your entire stay when applying for your METV?

7 hours ago, RichardColeman said:

3 years aint long, been outside due to covid half that now , chances are he could be back well before thailand gets back to normal  !

what's normal in Thailand ????

3 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

The embassy in Warsaw does not appear to be using the e visa website. It is not mentioned on their website.

No evisa option for us. We can apply gor a 60 day TRV and extend with 30 in TH but still only gives us a 'certain' 3 month stay. 

2 hours ago, farang51 said:

My bad, I should have checked. It appears that they do offer the multi entry tourist visa:

https://warsaw.thaiembassy.org/en/page/69321-visa?menu=5d7e827b15e39c3ac0008b9d

 

@JeanVDB22 when you mentioned that the tourist visa does not seem to be an option, did you mean because it may be a problem to do a visa run? It may not be possible to do a visa run using a land based border; but come January, it should not be a problem to do a visa run by air. That is what I plan on doing if a land based visa run is not possible.

Exactly the uncertainty of not being able to do a border run makes me think that I'll have to leave after 3 months, but if visa run by air is do able, that would be something to consider. Thanks @farang51

3 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

The STV would be a good option since it allows a total stay of 270 days without with having to leave the country.

I looked on the Thai embassy in Warsaw but could not find the requirements for the STV.

I suggest you contact them about your visa. See: https://warsaw.thaiembassy.org/pl/page/25701-adres?menu=5d7e827b15e39c3ac0008bbe

Thanks ubonjoe, I also thought the STV would be the way to go, it's just the pre-booked accommodation proof that messes with our plan of spontaneously travelling around the country. 

Me and my wife are looking to come back to Thailand for 4 to 6 months (more likely 6 months) in December '21, winters in Poland don't do anyone good. We have been looking at the STV but we don't have a set plan for accommodation yet. Which visa would be the best option for us?

Double entry tourist visa with border run used to be our go to option but looks like that's not an option atm.

Any advices on how to get around the accommodation reservation or should this be planned out in advance? 

Happy to hear from the experts 

I'd like to add on to your thread, if you don't mind... 

I'm planning on visiting Thailand in December and also planning to stay for 3 to 6 months (the longer the better) as a tourist. What would be my best bet? STV? I guess border runs would still not be possible. Any advice would be appreciated 

Hey, I’m hoping someone can help me out here. I’m a South African in Bangkok. I came here with a single entry, got an 30 day extension went to Laos for my first visa run and got a double entry visa and GOT A RED STAMP, it’s says that I might get refused if I apply for another tourist visa. In total I have only been here for 6 MONTHS. Can anybody help me with a solution please!!! do I take the chance or not, and go for another double entry to another country or what???