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Can I change my visa exemption to the STV while already in Thailand?

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Oct 19, 2021

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Can I change visa exemption to STV while being already in Thailand?

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No, you cannot change your visa exemption to the Special Tourist Visa (STV) while already in Thailand. The STV must be obtained from your home country.

Reiner *********

NO

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Vladan *********

Hi,

Is STV visa multiple entry? Can we leave and come back during staying on STV visa?

Thank you

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James ********

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no the STV visa is single entry.. Enter once and it's used.

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Vladan *********

if we leave during the STV visa, after 6 months for example...can we come back on tourist visa? For example

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James ********

@Vladan ********

you can try but be aware that you may be asked by Thai immigration upon arrival why you stay so long in Thailand without a correct long stay visa??

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Vladan *********

what would you recommend for long stay visa? Which type of visa ?

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James ********

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are you age 50+ ?

Are you married to a Thai?

Are you father of Thai child ?

If not...

Explore the Ed Visa for one year max stay to study Thai language.

Or the one year Muay Thai Ed Visa...

Or get a job...

Or buy the 5 year Thai Elite Visa for 600,000 Thai baht.

With that I will let you explore your options.

And close commenting on this post as you hijacked it with your question.

You might wish to ask other forums such questions about long stay in Thailand...

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James ********

Simple answer.. NO

The STV visa can only be obtained in your home country. Period!

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