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Can I enter Thailand on a visa exemption and later apply for a multi-entry tourist visa?

Visa Exemption Multi-Entry Tourist Visa (METV)Thailand Immigration Visa Regulations Expat Advice

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Hello, I am looking for a bit of advice. I plan to enter Thailand next month, I was going to go in on visa exemption for 60 days. I will then leave for 3-4weeks. When I leave the country can I then apply for the multi entry tourist visa and re enter for another 6 months(i know i have to leave every 60 days on this visa) 

Any help/clarofocation would be really apprecaited 🙏

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The user inquires about the possibility of applying for a Multi-Entry Tourist Visa (METV) after entering Thailand on a 60-day visa exemption and leaving for a few weeks. Responses indicate that applying for a METV can typically only be done in the applicant's home country or a country of permanent residence, and it is generally recommended to obtain the METV before entering Thailand. Additionally, concerns are raised regarding potential scrutiny from immigration authorities for individuals frequently re-entering Thailand.

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Would be better to buy the METV in your home country before you get here, you can squeeze almost 9 months out of it

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Urs **************

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This subject has been discussed in this forum for many times and good and helpful answers were given. Suggest you scroll through the many valuable comments first

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Brandon ************

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You can only apply for a multiple entry tourist visa in your home country or a country you have permanent residence in. So unless you are going back home, you won't be able to apply for a METV.

Also, it's a tourist visa. Immigration does not look kindly on people trying to stay long-term in Thailand without a long-term visa. There have been multiple reports of people with a METV getting grilled at immigration after leaving and returning immediately to get a new stamp, especially after doing it a second time.

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