Can I apply for a SETV or get a VOA after my current SETV in Thailand?

SETV Visa on Arrival (VOA)Visa Exemption Tourist Visa Thailand Immigration Thailand Visa Rules

Dec 21, 2018

6 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hey guys, I'm currently in Thailand with a SETV. I have already extended it by 30 days and must leave the kingdom on 08th of January. I want to go to Kuala Lumpur or Penang and return after 3-4 days. So my question, can I easily get a VOA or can I even apply for a SETV again? Thanks in advance.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is currently in Thailand on a SETV, which has been extended, and is planning a short trip to Kuala Lumpur or Penang. The discussion highlights that the user can apply for a new tourist visa in either location or return to Thailand using the 30-day Visa Exempt Entry. However, obtaining a Visa on Arrival (VOA) depends on the user's nationality, as only certain countries are eligible for this visa.

Thomas ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks everybody.

6 years ago

Robert *******

You can apply in KL or in Penang for a new tourist visa, or just come back into Thailand using the 30 day Visa Exempt Entry. It depends on how long you want to stay.

6 years ago

Benjamin ******

Just to make sure we are clear:

VOA: Only a handful of countries allow for this visa, and lasts for 15 days..

Visa exception: MOST countries fall into this group, and lasts for 30 days. You do NOT get a visa on a visa exception.

See this list here:

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6 years ago

Robert *******

What is your country of origin? VOA is only available for 21 countries.

6 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Rappel *******

If you qualify for a SETV, sure. There's no promises you'll get it though. If you want to be here for 30 days, use the visa exempt. If you want to be here longer, get a SETV.

6 years ago

Thomas ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Okay. Can I apply a SETV again?

6 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Rappel *******

You won't get a VOA, you'll get a 30 day visa exampt. Every time you cross the border by land, you'll get a 30 day visa exempt, and you can do this twice in a calendar year. The calendar resets on January 1.

6 years ago

Thomas ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Germany

6 years ago

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James ********

Do you have a recent history of multiple use of tourist visas or visa exemption on arrival into Thailand?

6 years ago

James ********

@Rappel *******

You should not have a problem. Choose wisely the Consulate in neighboring country if you are seeking a new Tourist Visa. And have the 20,000 Thai baht or equal in cash upon arrival along, address of stay, and be prepared to show your flight outbound from Thailand at end of stay.

Good luck.

6 years ago

Thomas ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

This is my first extended SETV and before I never extended VOA.

6 years ago

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Thomas ********

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