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Can I travel on a SETV back to back for a total stay of 6 months in Thailand?
SETV back to back
Is it possible to do SETV back to back so the stay is total 6 mo?
60+30, fly out, 60+30
I'll be traveling by air.
Or would this risk rejection on the 2nd entry.
I considered METV but would prefer not having to fly back to Canada as I'm already in Asia.
I have not entered Thailand at all the past year if it matters with the record.
Has anyone have any issues with consecutive use of SETV?
Is it possible to do SETV back to back so the stay is total 6 mo?
60+30, fly out, 60+30
I'll be traveling by air.
Or would this risk rejection on the 2nd entry.
I considered METV but would prefer not having to fly back to Canada as I'm already in Asia.
I have not entered Thailand at all the past year if it matters with the record.
Has anyone have any issues with consecutive use of SETV?
Answer summary
The post discusses the feasibility of using a Single Entry Tourist Visa (SETV) back to back, allowing a total stay of six months in Thailand through a combination of visa durations and extensions. Concerns about the likelihood of rejection during second entry and visa extension are prominent, with community responses indicating mixed opinions on potential immigration officer scrutiny and risk factors associated with consecutive SETV usage.
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Paulie ********
Get a 6 month 60 day nulti entry 60 + 30 leve come back 60 and then you might!! Get 30 extension if not 15
Todd *********
If you are a legit tourist and seeing the region, you will have no issues. Have the money ready, hotel booking and proof of onward travel (ideally heading back to Canada) for the second entry
jam9****
You will be firmly denied and red flagged!
Todd *********
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Bob **********
Most likely your second extension would be denied and given 7 days to leave
Etincelle **********
Bob D'Andrea Worry about the 2nd entry. Visa's and extensions are income. for another department. But as always it will be up to the individual immigration officer they are facing upon entry of the country.
And after those first 90 days (with the extension) it is unlikely to just be considered 'a tourist'. Thus wrong visa and no entry. Unless there is full documentation of previous travels to multiple areas in country including hotel, leisure, ... invoices. And usually contact details for some on the spot contacting of previous and upcoming bookings - and not 'just 1 hotel' stay.
And after those first 90 days (with the extension) it is unlikely to just be considered 'a tourist'. Thus wrong visa and no entry. Unless there is full documentation of previous travels to multiple areas in country including hotel, leisure, ... invoices. And usually contact details for some on the spot contacting of previous and upcoming bookings - and not 'just 1 hotel' stay.
Ralph *******
From where will you apply?
Vanessa ******
OPRalph Tyson I'm thinking Jakarta
Ralph *******
Vanessa Krai Well, there will obviously be a break while the application is being processed so they can’t be back to back. I also wonder what immigration will do as this is not what they would see as normal tourism. They have become increasingly ‘difficult’ about it.
Gary ***********
They will probably let you in second time but unlikely you would get the second extension
Vanessa ******
OPGary Colclough I see..
Jared **********
Pretty sure you’re only allowed one 30 day extension on VE or TR
It’s also a rolling year, not calendar, so if you spent the end of last year in thailand that would matter
It’s also a rolling year, not calendar, so if you spent the end of last year in thailand that would matter
Vanessa ******
OPJared Jernegan that's good to know. I haven't stepped a foot in all 2026 and looking to enter in 2027
Jared **********
Vanessa Krai i would expect to do 5 months (+a week)
Elías ********
No, they will question why a "tourist" would need to spend so much time in the kingdom
Todd *********
Elías Molina there is no risk with 6 months of tourism. If they ask a question on re-entry, it will be about $$ and/or proof of onward travel. Nothing to worry about. Millions of humans have time flexibility
John **********
Where in Asia are you? Both Laos and Vietnam have recently been issuing METVs to non residents but I'm not aware of anywhere else that does. Failing that SETVs might work but as ever entry is always at the discretion of the immigration officer you will stand in front of
Vanessa ******
OP@John *********
wow that's great to know. Do you know how long do Laos and Vietnam usually process?I'll most likely be applying from Jakarta or Kuala Lumpur but might consider going elsewhere for METV.
John **********
@Vanessa *****
Not long, under a week from reports. KL is known to be slow for all visa applicationsActivity
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