Answered9 years ago

Can I get a Visa On Arrival (VOA) at Suvarnabhumi airport if I've been in Thailand for 9 months with a METV?

Visa On Arrival METV Thailand Visa Rules Immigration Visa Extensions Travel to Thailand

Ben *******

asked Mar 5, 2018

1.5k

views

replies

likes

Hey guys i've been to Thailand for almost 9 months with a METV issued in Germany. Currently I'm staying in New Zealand till the end of the month over a 4 week period so im just wondering if I'm eligible to get a VOA at Suvarnabhumi airport to stay another 60 Days, (30+30) in Thailand before i move back to Germany. I could apply for a TR Visa in NZ but it seems like the Embassy is really picky here. Thanks in advance

Answer summary

The user, currently in New Zealand, is inquiring about the eligibility for a Visa On Arrival (VOA) at Suvarnabhumi airport to extend their stay in Thailand for another 60 days after spending 9 months there on a METV issued in Germany. Several comments suggest that while VOAs are not available for everyone, the user can enter Thailand on a 30-day visa exemption which can be extended by another 30 days at an immigration office. There are also suggestions to approach the Thai embassy in New Zealand for a TR visa, which is said to be manageable with the right documentation.

14 repliesnewest first

Click comment and we will ask for your email, then OTP, then name.

Fahim *************

The Royal Thai embassy in NZ is very friendly and helpful. If you provide them with the right documentation, You can get your visa in 3 working days.

9 years ago

Omer *********

Consult the embassy

9 years ago

Barry ******

No you can get as many visa exemptions as you like by air.

9 years ago

Tod *********

There is NO official rule on how many visa exempt entries a person can get when entering by air. MANY people have been questioned about entering on visa exempt entries, and a few (as in a VERY few) have been denied entry. NONE (as in not a single person) was denied entry because they were in thailand longer than a certain amount of time in a 6 month or one year period. They were all denied entry for being suspected of working here illegally, or not have proof of sufficient funds. Also all the people who were denied entry had EXTENSIVE histories of living in thailand on back-2-back visa exempt entries and/or tourist visas.

9 years ago

Ben *******

I'm not entirely sure anymore it was the 3rd or 4th entry which was denied, also got a fresh passport already

9 years ago

Ben *******

the reason was i've been to Thailand with that Stamp over 90 Days in a 6 month Period that's like 2 years ago

9 years ago

Tod *********

@Ben ******

and what was the reason they stamped into your passport for your denial of entry?

9 years ago

Ben *******

i think thats not true i was rejected once when i had 3 in a row in a shorter time period using it with the 30 day extension from the Immigration.

9 years ago

Ronald *********

I'd say it was

9 years ago

Ben *******

i already booked my fly back to Thailand and I'm also traveling with my gf (thai) and my mum so it's a bit difficult to take a stop in Australia. It would be completely fine if i could get that 30 day stamp at the Airport with the option to extend it another 30 days at the Immigration. The thing is just that i have read I'm only eligible for that Stamp if i wasn't in Thailand for less than 3 Months in the last 6 Month Period.

9 years ago

Tod *********

That's an OLD rule that was rescinded a LONG time ago.

In case you're asked, have proof of funds 20K baht (or the equivalent of foreign currency) in cash, have your proof of onward travel and you shouldn't have a problem stamping into the country..

9 years ago

Barry ******

I heard the Melbourne Australia Thai consulate is actually quite easy to get visas from

9 years ago

Jeremy ********

You could Also go to the Thai consulate in Perth Australia and get another 6 month METV

9 years ago

Tod *********

You couldn't get a "visa on arrival" because those are sold to people from 21 countries for 2000baht and are good for 15 days :/

However you COULD enter on a 30 day visa exempt entry and then extend it for 30 more days at the immigration office for 1900baht. (y)

9 years ago