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Can I apply for the special tourist visa (STV) while in Thailand, specifically in Phuket?

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Oct 4, 2021

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Vivian ************

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Hello!

Can I apply for the special tourist visa (270 days) at the immigration office? I am currrently in Phuket. If so, how much is this Visa? Thank you!

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The special tourist visa (STV), valid for 270 days, must be applied for outside of Thailand and cannot be obtained at the immigration office while currently in Phuket.

Dario **********

Must one be specifically in their country of origin, or just not in Thailand?

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Dario **********

Ouch. That's rough when you don't live in your home country and havt been there in years.

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Tod *********

@Dario *********

it is what it is, check the website of the thai consulate in the country you're in and see what it says, but I agree with other posters you get a Special Tourist Visa from the country your passport comes from.

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Jason ***********

@Dario *********

: Your home country.

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Reiner *********

No ..only from your Home country

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Lloyd ********

No, an STV needs to be applied for outside of Thailand.

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