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Can I book a flight out of Thailand to a different country than my residence when applying for an METV?

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May 15, 2025

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When applying for an METV, can your flight out of Thailand and back (within the 60 day period) be from a country other than your country of residence?

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When applying for a Tourist Visa Exemption (METV), the first flight itinerary must start from your country of residence, as applications can only be made at the embassy or consulate in your home country. However, once you have your visa, subsequent flights can be booked from or to any country.

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The flight out of Thailand can be bound for any country.

Your first itinerary has to start from your country because METV can be applied only in your home country, and you must be in the country where the embassy/consulate is located as of the application.

The second and later itineraries can be from/to any country.

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Michelle *********

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Thank you Ellie. And the onward flight needs to be within the first 60 days. Do I need to show a flight back into Thailand as well in order to show the requirement for multi-entry?

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