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Can I activate an electronic METV (Multiple Entry Tourist Visa) by crossing a land border?

METV multiple entry tourist visa visa activation land border crossing Thailand visa rules

Jul 8, 2023

3 years ago

Klaus ***********

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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.

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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 ***********

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Considering how the Procedere in Germany works - I don’t even have to be in the country

3 years ago

Klaus ***********

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Good 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.

3 years ago

Richard ******

@Klaus **********

Do you have to book a flight before applying?

3 years ago

Klaus ***********

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@Richard *****

yes actually two one in one out.

3 years ago

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Bob **********

You’ll have to exit and re enter to activate it

3 years ago

Brandon ************

Yes you can

3 years ago

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Brandon ************

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