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Can I apply for an METV with only a single entry ticket and plans for future re-entries?
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Hi. I’m applying for an METV from UK. I have a flight in to Thailand from Heathrow and a flight out of Thailand to KL (within 60 days) and accommodation booked for the duration of that first stay in Thailand. I intend to re-enter at least 2 more times within the 6 month validity but haven’t firmed up my plans. I think I’ve read in previous posts that this may pose a problem with my application as I’m only showing plans for a single entry. If I add a comment to the pdf details of my flight out of Thailand indicating that I intend to re-enter within the permitted rules, would that be suffice for an METV application? Thanks.
Answer summary
The question concerns applying for a Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) from the UK, with a single entry flight initially booked and intentions to re-enter Thailand multiple times during the visa's validity. The user is unsure if their current application showing a single entry will pose a problem and seeks advice on indicating future travel plans in the application.
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John **********
Add a ticket back to Thailand to show why you need an METV
GraySe******
I just applied for METV in the US-Chicago. Only uploaded details for a single 2-week trip. Approved in 4 days.
I was also worried about the stories online of only being approved for single entry - but it worked out ok for me. Hope it does for you too.
I was also worried about the stories online of only being approved for single entry - but it worked out ok for me. Hope it does for you too.
Paul ********
Multi entry is for that purpose. You need to do digital arrival card within 3 days of arrival. With further entries you just submit digital arrival card also upto 3 days before entry.
Ronny *********
Paul Bolton There is a risk you do not get the visa, I would book a second flight to Thailand after your first period (cheap short flight or one you can cancel if you do not know the real timing to return)
Ronny *********
The confusion comes from you do not need to show proof of a second incoming flight when actually entering Thailand on a subsequent trip with an already-approved Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa (METV).
However you typically need to show a second entry/return pattern during the initial application process at the Thai Embassy or Consulate to justify why you need a Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa instead of a Single-Entry Tourist VisaTG
However you typically need to show a second entry/return pattern during the initial application process at the Thai Embassy or Consulate to justify why you need a Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa instead of a Single-Entry Tourist VisaTG
Berill *******
OPPaul Bolton thanks. I’m aware of DTAC. I’ve been Thailand before. It’s the METV application I was looking for clarification…
Paul ********
Berill Peril yes multi entry application asks for arrival flight details only and departure date. It doesn't ask for departure flight. The tdac asks for both arrival and departure flights. So you apply for metv for first entry with furst entry flights and departure dates. When you jave your visa subsequent arrivals and departures are done with dtac only. Hope that helps
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