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Can I apply for a Multiple Entry Tourist Visa after using a Visa Exemption in Thailand?

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Hello All.... I am considering coming to Thailand for a month on Visa exemption for a month, and then travelling into Vietnam. If I extend the exemption and/or do a border bounce would I still be able to apply for a ME Tourist e-visa at a later point.....? Or would there be restricted due to my having been in Thailand already....? Thanks in advance

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The user is considering entering Thailand on a Visa Exemption for one month and then traveling to Vietnam. They seek clarification on whether they can apply for a Multiple Entry Tourist Visa later and if their prior stay in Thailand would affect this application. Community responses indicate that the METV can only be obtained from the home country, and that there are no restrictions on re-entering Thailand multiple times. The suggestions include extending the stay using the exemption and obtaining a TR visa prior to arrival for longer stays.

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Why don't you say what you really want, how long do you plan to stay in Thailand? 4-5 months with some border bounces? If so then get a TR visa before you come and extend it, that's 3 months, then bounce visa exempt and get an extension.

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Steve *******

Steve *******

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Thanks for your advice everyone... I will apply for the visa at the London embassy now. Just to be safe.

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James ********

James ********

3 days ago you asked a similar question...

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Wannikea *********

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well spotted

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James ********

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@Wannikea ********

his choices are quite simple. BUT he yet is struggling with decisions on this travel to Thailand. Though he has been to Thailand often in past years.

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James ********

James ********

FYI , The METV multiple entry tourist visa is available ONLY in your home country. Its 🚫 NOT available in SE Asia Thai Embassy's or Consulates.

You can enter Thailand Visa EXEMPT and get 30 days stamp plus one 30 day extension of stay at Thai immigration office for 1900 Thai baht.

And you can do 2 LAND BORDER BOUNCE entries into Thailand EACH CALENDAR YEAR plus one 30 day extension of stay each time... Giving you 30+30 = 60 days x 2 = 120 added days stay in Thailand.

Again it really depends on just how long you really want to stay in Thailand.

We see your grappling with that decision from your posts.

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Steve *******

Steve *******

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Thanks.. Yes, but as I would be applying online would it make a difference.....?

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James ********

James ********

we wish you success with your Thai Visa plan.

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James ********

James ********

it does make a difference. Your PROOF of your departing flight MUST be from your home country to Thailand. It cannot be from another country.

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Ellie *******

Ellie *******

You are supposed to apply for your visa at the Thai embassy/consulate in the country where you are staying.

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Robert *******

Robert *******

No restrictions, you are allowed to enter Thailand multiple times in your life.

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Steve *******

Steve *******

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Thanks... Even within the same few months...? (I would be applying during my time in Vietnam)

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Steve *******

Steve *******

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Sorry Robert...! I didn't see the second paragraph in your reply...! Thanks, I understand now.... I'll apply for the visa from here (London) now just to be on the safe side....

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Steve *******

Steve *******

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Well, if I'm applying online to my home country Embassy for an E-visa would it make any difference where the location was....?

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Robert *******

Robert *******

Only if you have resident status in Vietnam, otherwise you can not apply there for the Multiple Entry Tourist Visa.

AND the stamps in your passport and boarding passes do show you are not coming from home country, so fooling the system with fake VPN and fake tickets is not the best thing to do.

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