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Can I apply for a 6-month tourist visa for Thailand while abroad?

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Oct 17, 2025

17 hours ago

Tony **********

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I an from the UK . I may have a chance of work in UAE which will be 8 weeks on and 8 weeks off through the year which means I can go to Thailand on the 60 day visa . When it comes to Christmas I could be in Thailand just over 90 days . My question is can I apply away from my home country for a 6 month tourist visa for this time or is there a better option

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user from the UK inquires about the possibility of applying for a 6-month tourist visa for Thailand while working in the UAE. Comments clarify that the DTV can be applied for away from the home country, but the METV requires application from the home country. Additionally, it's noted that regardless of the visa type, a border run may be necessary for a new entry stamp.

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

If you're not in your home country then you cannot apply for the METV from there.

But that is irreverent because you would still only receive a 60 day entry stamp as it's a tourist visa. You're going to be have to do a border bounce to get a new stamp either way.

17 hours ago

Andi ***********

There is the DTV you can apply for away from home which gives you 6 month stays. The METV 6 mth tourist visa is from your home country.

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