chang14 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I have just returned back to Thailand on a double entry tourist visa. I was told by a few friends that they are making some changes with this visa. Can anyone shed some light on the situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ukrules Posted November 13, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted November 13, 2015 The double and triple entry tourist visas have been abolished. There's a new 6 month multiple entry visa which costs more and requires lots of paperwork if you can be bothered with it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oncearugge Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 The new visa can only be obtained in your own country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bino Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 You can use the double entry tourist visa that you have. It is valid until it expires. Unfortunately, it will be the last one you ever get. Lots of info here in this thread: METV Visa - Vientiane, Laos. It's official. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The manic Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 I have recently arrived on a triple entry tourist visa. I arrived 17th October. The 15 December is stamped as my (first) leaving date. What is the best way way to legitimately 'work' this visa in terms of extending and coming and going to spend the greatest time here. Thanks in advance for advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 I have recently arrived on a triple entry tourist visa. I arrived 17th October. The 15 December is stamped as my (first) leaving date. What is the best way way to legitimately 'work' this visa in terms of extending and coming and going to spend the greatest time here. Thanks in advance for advice. You can the most from your visa by applying for a 30 extension of each entry. You just need to be sure you use the 3rd entry on or before the enter before date on your visa. Then apply for a 30 day extension of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The manic Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 I have recently arrived on a triple entry tourist visa. I arrived 17th October. The 15 December is stamped as my (first) leaving date. What is the best way way to legitimately 'work' this visa in terms of extending and coming and going to spend the greatest time here. Thanks in advance for advice. You can the most from your visa by applying for a 30 extension of each entry. You just need to be sure you use the 3rd entry on or before the enter before date on your visa. Then apply for a 30 day extension of it. Thanks but just to clarify as I am a bit dim. So you mean I can get and additional 3x30 day extensions and I need to check/use the 3rd entry date which presumably will be issued on my second visit extension? As my first leaving date is 15th December when is the optimal time to go to immigration to get an extension. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritTim Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Just to ensure you understand: the visa allows three "entries" into Thailand. One you have already used. The other two entries are used (one each time) when you leave Thailand (by land or air) and reenter. Once for each entry, you have the option of a 30-day "extension" of your stay. The extension can be done without leaving the country. The first thing to check carefully is the "enter before" date on your visa. Your third entry needs to be made on or before (but as close as possible) to this date to maximize the time you can stay. Based on this, you can check whether extensions are worthwhile. You might want to post that date here so we can advise you on when you need to make "border runs" and when to use extensons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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