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Can I apply for a new 60-day ME tourist visa immediately after my previous one expires in Thailand?

60-day ME tourist visa Thailand visa rules visa application process US citizen visa back-to-back visa immigration advice

Jamie *************

asked Sep 21, 2023

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About a month ago I posted a question asking if anyone had gotten a 60 day ME tourist visa, immediately after one expired. I said I would update, so here it is. US citizen, my last 60 ME TR visa expired July 15th. I left Thailand August 29th. I applied for a new 60 day ME TR a week later. Today I reviewed email asking for my onward ticket, bank statements, and another accomodations verification. I replied to the email link they sent, an hour later I was approved for new 60 day ME TR visa. So you CAN get them back to back.

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A US citizen successfully obtained a new 60-day ME tourist visa in Thailand after their previous visa expired. After leaving Thailand for a short period, they reapplied for the same visa and provided the necessary documents, including an onward ticket and bank statements, leading to their approval. Community comments noted that the process may vary based on the specific embassy or consulate and raised concerns about potential visa overstay.

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Paul *******

Very useful as I am planning to do that in December in UK.

Thanks very much

3 years ago

Mike *****

next update...entering Thailand and the reaction of the IO ;)

3 years ago

Graham ******

@Mike ****

and that is all that really matters as they have the final say

3 years ago

Paul ********

If it expired in July and you left in August you would have illegally overstayed your visa so there is no way you would be allowed back in

3 years ago

Steve *******

@Paul *******

a visas valid dates are not related to the entry stamp dates.

3 years ago

Stuart *********

@Paul *******

A METV visa can expire before you leave Thailand. As long as you enter before its expiry date then you’ll get stamped in for 60 days.

3 years ago

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

Did you show a hotel booking/accommodation for the full 60 days ?

3 years ago

Jamie *************

@Andrew ********

no, I just sent my rental agreement from my landlord. They requested a copy of the landlords i.d. also. My lease is good thru march

3 years ago

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

@Jamie ************

Ok, thanks

3 years ago

Stuart *********

Glad it worked out for you. However it is embassy/consulate specific so it may not work for all.

3 years ago

Jamie *************

@Stuart ********

just letting everyone it IS possible. Nobody had an answer for the question when I asked it a couple months ago. Mine was through the Chicago location

3 years ago