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Can I activate an electronic METV (Multiple Entry Tourist Visa) by crossing a land border?
Can I activate an electronic METV also by land border crossing?
Case : it seems the German /Thai embassy is late so I will receive my metv while already in Thailand- thinking to activate it by a border bounce by land.
Case : it seems the German /Thai embassy is late so I will receive my metv while already in Thailand- thinking to activate it by a border bounce by land.
Answer summary
Yes, you can activate an electronic METV (Multiple Entry Tourist Visa) by exiting Thailand and re-entering through a land border. Several comments confirm this process. One user received their METV just before their flight, indicating that the timing of receipt may also be manageable.
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Klaus ***********
OPConsidering how the Procedere in Germany works - I don’t even have to be in the country
Klaus ***********
OPGood to know - btw just received my METV 2 days before flight - maybe they sent it last minute so I can make the most of it - I want to believe they think like that.
Richard ******
@Klaus **********
Do you have to book a flight before applying?Klaus ***********
OP@Richard *****
yes actually two one in one out.Bob **********
You’ll have to exit and re enter to activate it
Brandon ************
Yes you can
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