The Multiple Entry Tourist Visa Topic (METV)

[aprevans]

I have my METV visa (arrived today), expiry date is Jan-5-2017

I will go to KL and back to Thai on Dec-16-2016. Will I get another 2 months from the Dec-16 date to take me to sometime Feb-2017?

Thanks;

[DUS]

I have my METV visa (arrived today), expiry date is Jan-5-2017

I will go to KL and back to Thai on Dec-16-2016. Will I get another 2 months from the Dec-16 date to take me to sometime Feb-2017?

Thanks;

Yes, you will. Extendable by another 30 days....

[avidorn]

I have my METV visa (arrived today), expiry date is Jan-5-2017

I will go to KL and back to Thai on Dec-16-2016. Will I get another 2 months from the Dec-16 date to take me to sometime Feb-2017?

Thanks;

Yes, you will. Extendable by another 30 days....

@DUS, to be clear, won't aprevans also have to depart at least two times prior to then, since stays are limited to 60 days (plus potential 30-day paid extensions each time)?

That may be implicitly understood by the poster, just verifying.

[DUS]

I have my METV visa (arrived today), expiry date is Jan-5-2017

I will go to KL and back to Thai on Dec-16-2016. Will I get another 2 months from the Dec-16 date to take me to sometime Feb-2017?

Thanks;

Yes, you will. Extendable by another 30 days....

@DUS, to be clear, won't aprevans also have to depart at least two times prior to then, since stays are limited to 60 days (plus potential 30-day paid extensions each time)?

That may be implicitly understood by the poster, just verifying.

OP asked if he will get another 2 months (+30) if he enters Thailand on 16 Dec and the answer to this question is "Yes, he wiil."

We have no info on his travel itinerary other than he will travel from KUL to Thailand in Dec. So, if in LOS already, he already has plans to leave TH at least once.

[aprevans]

I have my METV visa (arrived today), expiry date is Jan-5-2017

I will go to KL and back to Thai on Dec-16-2016. Will I get another 2 months from the Dec-16 date to take me to sometime Feb-2017?

Thanks;

Yes, you will. Extendable by another 30 days....

@DUS, to be clear, won't aprevans also have to depart at least two times prior to then, since stays are limited to 60 days (plus potential 30-day paid extensions each time)?

That may be implicitly understood by the poster, just verifying.

OP asked if he will get another 2 months (+30) if he enters Thailand on 16 Dec and the answer to this question is "Yes, he wiil."

We have no info on his travel itinerary other than he will travel from KUL to Thailand in Dec. So, if in LOS already, he already has plans to leave TH at least once.

Yes I will leave in August and October of course per my 60 day requirement. I go to KL for a final time in December

[Wheniseeyouiclickspam]

Hello,

Sorry to ask this but I can't find a clear reply.

Is it easier to get a SETV than METV ?

For SINGLE entry you just need to pay (not flight ticket required?) , but for MULTIPLE you have to show that you have money and a job ?

Any experience of someone who got a METV without having any evidence that he is working (family business paid cash...) ? I can show money but no document :-)

Thank you for your help.

[BritTim]

It is usually much easier to get an SETV than an METV.

The conditions for all visas vary significantly depending on where you apply. Usually, for an METV you must apply in your home country, and it is best is to talk directly with the nearest consulate in your home country to ask what they require.

[donaldinho9]

My first 60 days is coming up next week on my METV. Is it like when I was here on exempt entries, where I can go to immigration, pay 1900 for a 30 day extension? Is it possible to get a longer extension, or is it 30 days max? I assume after the extension I have to leave the country, then when I come back can repeat the process (stay for 60 days, go to immigration for the 30 day extension)?

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[ubonjoe]

My first 60 days is coming up next week on my METV. Is it like when I was here on exempt entries, where I can go to immigration, pay 1900 for a 30 day extension? Is it possible to get a longer extension, or is it 30 days max? I assume after the extension I have to leave the country, then when I come back can repeat the process (stay for 60 days, go to immigration for the 30 day extension)?

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You can apply for a 30 day extension at an immigration office for a fee of 1900 baht. Next week is a bad week to apply for one since immigration will only be open Thursday and Friday due to holidays.

Many people are skipping the 30 day extension since the visa allows unlimited 60 day entries. Just a basic cost comparison of the 1900 baht for 30 days verses the cost of a border run to get 60 days often makes it cost effective to do the border run.

[donaldinho9]

Ok, thank you! So really not worth it to ever get the 30 day extension? Any border runs you suggest and how much? I heard the Cambodian border run is getting stricter, have you heard anything about it? Cheers!

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[BritTim]

Ok, thank you! So really not worth it to ever get the 30 day extension? Any border runs you suggest and how much? I heard the Cambodian border run is getting stricter, have you heard anything about it? Cheers!

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Since you have a visa, and are not trying to use visa exempt entries, there are no issues with doing a border hop to get a fresh 60-day entry. There are no limits to the number of times you can do this, and border points that do not allow border hops for visa exempt entries will happily stamp you out and back in when you have a valid, unexpired visa.

[donaldinho9]

Ok good to know, thank you! Anyone know the cheapest option for border runs?

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[BritTim]

It depends where you are traveling from, and whether you have your own transport. From Bangkok, it is possibly one of the border points with Myanmar. From Bangkok to Poipet Cambodia, you can take a casino bus for 200 baht each way and need a visa on arrival in Cambodia costing US$30 (or more if you want). For the official visa price, you must have US dollars, use the proper visa on arrival desk, and politely decline the opportunity to pay extra.

[donaldinho9]

Ok thanks! Do you have more info about where I would get this bus? Schedule/times? Cheers!

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[donaldinho9]

Sorry forgot to mention I am in Bangkok.

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[BritTim]

If you are out towards the Eastern end of Bangkok near Bang Na, I would suggest going to Central Bang Na some time between 5:00 am and 10:00 am and getting a casino bus there. Some start there, and many others go past. Otherwise, they leave less frequently from a number of other locations. Rama IV neat Lumpini park is one place, and Pinkklao is another. If you indicate the area you live, someone might be able to advise.

Less comfortable (and slightly dangerous) minibuses costing 230 baht leave from Victory Monument and from the Bang Na intersection. I would only consider these if leaving after about 10:00 am.

[elviajero]

Ok good to know, thank you! Anyone know the cheapest option for border runs?

Probably the crossing at Ban Phu Nam Ron, Kanchanaburi. You don't buy a visa for Myanmar, but pay 910 baht for someone to drive you across no mans land to the Myanmar Immigration check point, and back again. There is a bus service to the border from the main bus station in Kanchanaburi.

[Ireland32]

Got my 6 month (60 days per entry) tourist visa from the embassy in Ottawa. Very smooth, quick process! $200 CAD, just had to fill out the form, show your airline ticket confirmation, couple passport photos and then it's ready for pickup 3 days later!

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3 days, LA consulate 24 hours

[donaldinho9]

Thanks Tim! I live near Punnawithi BTS

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[donaldinho9]

So the casino bus is a big tour/coach bus?

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[riclag]

ubonjo .I have been doing triple entries the past 4 years getting my visa's from Portland,Ore. I was getting 260 -270 days by doing the 60+30,60+30,60+30...Correct me if I wrong the METV as far as days go is now 180 days total.60 + 30,60 +30,with having options of bumping it up another 30 by doing a visa exempt entry and or getting a SETV in Lao,which would be a 60+30, right ?.Secondly I can never figure out how many days the IMO deducts for each extension .Is it 2 days for each extension? Looking forward to your replies. Thanks

[DUS]

ubonjo .I have been doing triple entries the past 4 years getting my visa's from Portland,Ore. I was getting 260 -270 days by doing the 60+30,60+30,60+30...Correct me if I wrong the METV as far as days go is now 180 days total.60 + 30,60 +30,with having options of bumping it up another 30 by doing a visa exempt entry and or getting a SETV in Lao,which would be a 60+30, right ?.Secondly I can never figure out how many days the IMO deducts for each extension .Is it 2 days for each extension? Looking forward to your replies. Thanks

If timed to perfection you get just shy of 9 months out of the METV.

Just enter on the last day of the 6 months validity of your METV. By this you get another 60 days stamp and then you extend by 30 days.

[elviajero]

ubonjo .I have been doing triple entries the past 4 years getting my visa's from Portland,Ore. I was getting 260 -270 days by doing the 60+30,60+30,60+30...Correct me if I wrong the METV as far as days go is now 180 days total.60 + 30,60 +30,with having options of bumping it up another 30 by doing a visa exempt entry and or getting a SETV in Lao,which would be a 60+30, right ?.Secondly I can never figure out how many days the IMO deducts for each extension .Is it 2 days for each extension? Looking forward to your replies. Thanks

• The METV is valid for 6 months from the date it's issued. You can enter as many times as you want during the 6 months.
• The maximum stay per entry is 60 days. You can extend each entry by 30 days, but it isn't always worthwhile.
• If you enter just before the visa expires you'll get a final 60 days. If you want the maximum time it's worth extending this last entry by 30 days.
• You can get nearly 9 months from the METV. 60+30+60+30ish+60+30 OR 60+60+60ish+60+30
• Once the METV is finished you could get a 30 day visa exempt entry extendable by 30 days and or a SETV that would give you 60 days extendable by 30 days.
• Immigration do not deduct any days for each extension. Day 1 of an extension is the day after the current permission to stay expires.

[BritTim]

So the casino bus is a big tour/coach bus?

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Yes, a large and generally pretty comfortable bus. Get the bus from Central Bang Na. Academic (you almost certainly do not want to do this) most casino buses will sell you a return ticket for 300 baht if you return on the same bus. The trouble is that you will end up spending about 6 hours in Rong Kleua/Poipet, and apart from the casino and a bit of shopping, there is nothing to do. I just mention it in case you like spending a few hours in a casino.

[riclag]

elviajero So it sounds like during the 180 day METV ,I don't have to go to immigration office and pay 1900 bht for a 30 day extension. I dis agree on the loosing days for every entry though,example if you get a stamp on the 8 of june or whatever day it is valid for the 7th of the next 60 or 30 is when it is good until .I believe.

[terminal 22]

Hi, there are so many pages to this thread the answer to my question may be hidden in here somewhere but if it is I can't find it . So apologies if its already been answered but my question is this ....

regarding this new METV the difficulty for me is that I have voluntarily retired , am not self-employed (as I am retired ) and although retired do am not old enough to have a state pension . So am I right in thinking that whatever financial figures I can prove this visa seems to completely exclude those of us say 50-65 retired but without state pension ?

It appears to me that whoever drafted this new visa completely forgot to cater for those who are financially independent and retired before state pension age. I am a UK citizen .

What do you expert members think ?

[scubascuba3]

Hi, there are so many pages to this thread the answer to my question may be hidden in here somewhere but if it is I can't find it . So apologies if its already been answered but my question is this ....

regarding this new METV the difficulty for me is that I have voluntarily retired , am not self-employed (as I am retired ) and although retired do am not old enough to have a state pension . So am I right in thinking that whatever financial figures I can prove this visa seems to completely exclude those of us say 50-65 retired but without state pension ?

It appears to me that whoever drafted this new visa completely forgot to cater for those who are financially independent and retired before state pension age. I am a UK citizen .

What do you expert members think ?

Over 50s can get a "Retirement" visa in Thailand. In UK you need to be over 65 i think the consulate told me.

Going by the rules, you can't get an METV without employer letter or if self employed a self assessment and Co reg doc.

[terminal 22]

Thanks for fast reply scubascuba3 ..

right so having confirmed I can't get the METV are you saying I can

1) get a single entry TV

2) after arrival in Bangkok go to central immigration offices and change to a non -O based on retirement

3)go back after 15 (?) days to collect my new 90 retirement visa extendable for a year

***** note I have already transferred the 800000baht 2 months ago ******

Is that right ?

[aprevans]

Hello,

Sorry to ask this but I can't find a clear reply.

Is it easier to get a SETV than METV ?

For SINGLE entry you just need to pay (not flight ticket required?) , but for MULTIPLE you have to show that you have money and a job ?

Any experience of someone who got a METV without having any evidence that he is working (family business paid cash...) ? I can show money but no document :-)

Thank you for your help.

I think it all depends on the country you are in.

For example, in Canada we do not have to show any proof that we are working. I am retired anyway so what would I do. Of course it is easy enough to know something up yourself.

I have noticed countries like UK and Netherlands have more strict requirements

[ubonjoe]

Thanks for fast reply scubascuba3 ..

right so having confirmed I can't get the METV are you saying I can

1) get a single entry TV

2) after arrival in Bangkok go to central immigration offices and change to a non -O based on retirement

3)go back after 15 (?) days to collect my new 90 retirement visa extendable for a year

***** note I have already transferred the 800000baht 2 months ago ******

Is that right ?

1. OK

2. There are other offices where you could apply for the non immigrant visa near Bangkok. Where will you be living.

3. Correct You could apply for the extension during the last 30 days of the 90 day entry.