METV Visa - Vientiane, Laos. It's official.

[Kitsune]

Documents from foreign countries must be notarized by the applicant’s diplomatic/consular mission or Notary public and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia

Hurray!!!

We can apply in Kuala Lumpur!!

I love Malaysia!

Yayyyyyyy!

[Namplik]

So, the only loophole available for 3-week-on/3-week-off oil workers is now entry visa exempt through airports. This is tough for Thailand to prevent as the requirements for air tickets and money is satisfied. Having a limit of 90 days per year (as at land borders) is not really practicable. All they could do, perhaps, is have a red stamp on exit like "no visa exempt entry allowed until ...." that airlines had to look for. Otherwise, the xenophobes are winning.

As an oilworker this is a good visa for me

Glad to hear it. You are lucky that your job is based in your home country and you are willing to spend time there a couple of times a year to get the METV.

Yes I always stay a few days before and after my travelling and I also live near the Thai Embassy in my home country so no hassle for me to get a visa. I can apply before I go to work and pick it up when I come back.

[alanrchase]

bye bye falang 5555++++++

Read bye bye Ferangs for 25 years, dosen't happen. Visa rules don't affect tourists or me.

[ubonjoe]

Some off topic and inflammatory posts and replies to them have been removed.

Such posts will be removed without notice from now on.

Just a reminder.

[Lampang2]

The question now is how many back to back SETV's someone can get.

probably endless initially.

After a while 2 per running year.

Guesstimate.

[totally thaied up]

Documents from foreign countries must be notarized by the applicant’s diplomatic/consular mission or Notary public and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia

Hurray!!!

We can apply in Kuala Lumpur!!

I love Malaysia!

Yayyyyyyy!

No... you need to read this again

Qualification:

Applicant from any of the listed countries must have Permanent Residence in Malaysia.

[Kitsune]

Some off topic and inflammatory posts and replies to them have been removed.

Such posts will be removed without notice from now on.

Just a reminder.

Can you confirm that there is a possibility to apply in Malaysia from reading the announcement?

Or am reading too much into it?

[ubonjoe]

Documents from foreign countries must be notarized by the applicant’s diplomatic/consular mission or Notary public and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia

Hurray!!!

We can apply in Kuala Lumpur!!

I love Malaysia!

Yayyyyyyy!

I would not count on it.

The have only been doing single entries for non citizens or residents before. I think it will be the same for the METV.

[Kitsune]

Documents from foreign countries must be notarized by the applicant’s diplomatic/consular mission or Notary public and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia

Hurray!!!

We can apply in Kuala Lumpur!!

I love Malaysia!

Yayyyyyyy!

No... you need to read this again

Qualification:

Applicant from any of the listed countries must have Permanent Residence in Malaysia.

yes

LISTED counries meaning Tunisia Singapore Korea

Im not from there

Plus why would they say

- Documents from foreign countries must be notarized by the applicant’s diplomatic/consular mission or Notary public and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia

if they would not accept foreigners?

[thai006]

bye bye falang 5555++++++

Read bye bye Ferangs for 25 years, dosen't happen. Visa rules don't affect tourists or me.

i just say that to people have a tourist visa and work here only

[elviajero]

Documents from foreign countries must be notarized by the applicant’s diplomatic/consular mission or Notary public and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia

Hurray!!!

We can apply in Kuala Lumpur!!

I love Malaysia!

Yayyyyyyy!

No... you need to read this again

Qualification:

Applicant from any of the listed countries must have Permanent Residence in Malaysia.

yes

LISTED counries meaning Tunisia Singapore Korea

Im not from there

Plus why would they say

- Documents from foreign countries must be notarized by the applicant’s diplomatic/consular mission or Notary public and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia

if they would not accept foreigners?

No. It's referring to the list of countries here.

This is an old list of countries that had to be resident to apply for a visa.

It doesn't mean the METV will be available to any country not on that list. I think they've lumped the SETV and METV requirements together and not yet made it clear that residency is a requirement for the METV.

[totally thaied up]

bye bye falang 5555++++++

Read bye bye Ferangs for 25 years, dosen't happen. Visa rules don't affect tourists or me.

i just say that to people have a tourist visa and work here only

A lot of good people are going to get hurt from these rules that DO not work here and due to varying reasons, have problems getting a Visa.

Don't gloat over it as you are dealing with peoples lives. I do not like people as well WORKING on a Tourist Visa but then I know a hell of a lot of people that do not work, are good people but will be forced into a lot of heartache over such things.

[luke000]

Documents from foreign countries must be notarized by the applicant’s diplomatic/consular mission or Notary public and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia

Hurray!!!

We can apply in Kuala Lumpur!!

I love Malaysia!

Yayyyyyyy!

No... you need to read this again

Qualification:

Applicant from any of the listed countries must have Permanent Residence in Malaysia.

yes

LISTED counries meaning Tunisia Singapore Korea

Im not from there

Plus why would they say

- Documents from foreign countries must be notarized by the applicant’s diplomatic/consular mission or Notary public and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia

if they would not accept foreigners?

Foreigners in Malaysia may have a right to remain there .

For example .A UK who marries a Malaysian would have a UK passport, but residency in Malaysia

[leighd7]

Does This mean you can only get METV from your country of residence ?

So if the option of single entries runs dry from adjacent countries.

Must return home and apply in your own country for this visa.

Also hear from a friend today that he will not be able to apply for a third education visa, and that 2 is the limit before forced to leave.

Imagrations Chiangmai

[Kitsune]

You CAN apply in Indonesia as well

Most applicants are required to present 1 Visa Application form and 2 photograph, except nationals of the following countries who must apply at the Royal Thai Embassy in Jakarta only:

- 3 application forms and 3 photographs: Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Central African Republic, DR Congo, Republic of Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Guinea, India, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Liberia, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, São Tomé and Príncipe, Saudi Arabia, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen

Yayyyy!

[wonderkheiyw]

John: ".....well I think the old term 'treat the contemptible with contempt' applies here Rex"

Rex: "I think you're right John!"

[Maestro]

You can scratch off Indonesia also.

"From 13 November 2015 onwards, applicants with permanent residence in Indonesia can apply for the Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) at the Royal Thai Embassy in Jakarta, the Royal Thai Honorary Consulate in Denpasar, the Royal Thai Honorary Consulate in Medan, and the Royal Thai Honorary Consulate in Surabaya."

http://www.thaiembassy.org/jakarta/en/news/805/61987-Thailand-launches-the-Multiple-Entry-Tourist-Visa.html

As I suspected.

This is clearly something mandated by the MFA.

The wording used by those Embassy's/Consulates who have announced the availability of the METV is strikingly similar.

I figure all got the same text in Thai from the MFA, but had to make their own English translation.

[luke000]

You CAN apply in Indonesia as well

Most applicants are required to present 1 Visa Application form and 2 photograph, except nationals of the following countries who must apply at the Royal Thai Embassy in Jakarta only:

- 3 application forms and 3 photographs: Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Central African Republic, DR Congo, Republic of Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Guinea, India, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Liberia, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, São Tomé and Príncipe, Saudi Arabia, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen

Yayyyy!

All that says is that people from those Countries listed cannot apply at Thai consulates in Indonesia, ONLY the Embassy in Jakarta

[Kitsune]

But why would they say that certain nationalities have to apply in Jakarta only?

Most applicants are required to present 1 Visa Application form and 2 photograph, except nationals of the following countries who must apply at the Royal Thai Embassy in Jakarta only:

- 3 application forms and 3 photographs: Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Central African Republic, DR Congo, Republic of Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Guinea, India, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Liberia, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, São Tomé and Príncipe, Saudi Arabia, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen

[Kitsune]

You CAN apply in Indonesia as well

Most applicants are required to present 1 Visa Application form and 2 photograph, except nationals of the following countries who must apply at the Royal Thai Embassy in Jakarta only:

- 3 application forms and 3 photographs: Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Central African Republic, DR Congo, Republic of Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Guinea, India, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Liberia, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, São Tomé and Príncipe, Saudi Arabia, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen

Yayyyy!

All that says is that people from those Countries listed cannot apply at Thai consulates in Indonesia, ONLY the Embassy in Jakarta

YES

Meaning that all the other nationalities can apply at all the other consulates.

Including BALI !!!

[elviajero]

You CAN apply in Indonesia as well

Most applicants are required to present 1 Visa Application form and 2 photograph, except nationals of the following countries who must apply at the Royal Thai Embassy in Jakarta only:

- 3 application forms and 3 photographs: Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Central African Republic, DR Congo, Republic of Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Guinea, India, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Liberia, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, São Tomé and Príncipe, Saudi Arabia, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen

Yayyyy!

No you can't.

From their website

From 13 November 2015 onwards, applicants with permanent residence in Indonesia can apply for the Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) at the Royal Thai Embassy in Jakarta,

[luke000]

But why would they say that certain nationalities have to apply in Jakarta only?

Most applicants are required to present 1 Visa Application form and 2 photograph, except nationals of the following countries who must apply at the Royal Thai Embassy in Jakarta only:

- 3 application forms and 3 photographs: Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Central African Republic, DR Congo, Republic of Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Guinea, India, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Liberia, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, São Tomé and Príncipe, Saudi Arabia, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen

Maybe they consider those countries to be high risk and thus want to do further checks that can only be done in Jakarta ?

Or maybe they want to interview those people .

It clearly states that only people with Indonesian residency can apply

[Kitsune]

From their website

From 13 November 2015 onwards, applicants with permanent residence in Indonesia can apply for the Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) at the Royal Thai Embassy in Jakarta,

Yes meaning Indonesians as opposed to the African countries list are able to apply anywhere.

Only the listed nationalities have to apply in Jakarta

Note as well that there is no mention of residency like the laotian requirements, in the list of things to provide

[luke000]

You CAN apply in Indonesia as well

Most applicants are required to present 1 Visa Application form and 2 photograph, except nationals of the following countries who must apply at the Royal Thai Embassy in Jakarta only:

- 3 application forms and 3 photographs: Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Central African Republic, DR Congo, Republic of Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Guinea, India, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Liberia, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, São Tomé and Príncipe, Saudi Arabia, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen

Yayyyy!

All that says is that people from those Countries listed cannot apply at Thai consulates in Indonesia, ONLY the Embassy in Jakarta

YES

Meaning that all the other nationalities can apply at all the other consulates.

Including BALI !!!

Yes, as long as they have residency in Indonesia they can apply

[sometimewoodworker]

You CAN apply in Indonesia as well

Most applicants are required to present 1 Visa Application form and 2 photograph, except nationals of the following countries who must apply at the Royal Thai Embassy in Jakarta only:

- 3 application forms and 3 photographs: Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Central African Republic, DR Congo, Republic of Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Guinea, India, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Liberia, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, São Tomé and Príncipe, Saudi Arabia, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen

Yayyyy!

Sure you can no problem if you are a permanent resident of Indonesia

"

From 13 November 2015 onwards, applicants with permanent residence in Indonesia can apply for the Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) at the Royal Thai Embassy in Jakarta, the Royal Thai Honorary Consulate in Denpasar, the Royal Thai Honorary Consulate in Medan, and the Royal Thai Honorary Consulate in Surabaya.

[totally thaied up]

You CAN apply in Indonesia as well

Most applicants are required to present 1 Visa Application form and 2 photograph, except nationals of the following countries who must apply at the Royal Thai Embassy in Jakarta only:

- 3 application forms and 3 photographs: Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Central African Republic, DR Congo, Republic of Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Guinea, India, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Liberia, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, São Tomé and Príncipe, Saudi Arabia, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen

Yayyyy!

No you can't.

From their website

From 13 November 2015 onwards, applicants with permanent residence in Indonesia can apply for the Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) at the Royal Thai Embassy in Jakarta,

I hate t burst your bubble Kitsune, but this to me (above) means only permanent residence of Indonesia need apply.

[oncearugge]

But why would they say that certain nationalities have to apply in Jakarta only?

Most applicants are required to present 1 Visa Application form and 2 photograph, except nationals of the following countries who must apply at the Royal Thai Embassy in Jakarta only:

- 3 application forms and 3 photographs: Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Central African Republic, DR Congo, Republic of Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Guinea, India, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Liberia, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, São Tomé and Príncipe, Saudi Arabia, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen

The Embassy in Jakarta will refuse the vast majority of visa applications from citizens of countries listed.

These people are required to apply for visas in their own countries. This is nothing new.

"4. Nationals of certain countries are required to apply for a visa only at the Royal Thai Embassy or the Royal Thai Consulate-General in the applicant’s country of residence, or at the Royal Thai Embassy which has jurisdiction over his or her country of residence. "

[Kitsune]

Guys, do you really believe that all these nationalities are present in such high numbers as residents in Indonesia that they have to make a list for them to apply solely in Jakarta?

That would make no sense

Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Central African Republic, DR Congo, Republic of Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Guinea, India, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Liberia, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, São Tomé and Príncipe, Saudi Arabia, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen

[Upnotover]

From their website

From 13 November 2015 onwards, applicants with permanent residence in Indonesia can apply for the Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) at the Royal Thai Embassy in Jakarta,

Yes meaning Indonesians as opposed to the African countries list are able to apply anywhere.

Only the listed nationalities have to apply in Jakarta

Note as well that there is no mention of residency like the laotian requirements, in the list of things to provide

What about....(3) Copy of Temporary Residency Permit (KITAS) or Permanent Residency Permit (KITAP)?

And its the same for Singapore btw.

[totally thaied up]

Guys, do you really believe that all these nationalities are present in such high numbers as residents in Indonesia that they have to make a list for them to apply solely in Jakarta?

That would make no sense

Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Central African Republic, DR Congo, Republic of Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Guinea, India, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Liberia, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, São Tomé and Príncipe, Saudi Arabia, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen

The embassy's have to cover all there tracks and by publishing such a list, do thus.