Can non-Vietnamese citizens obtain a Multiple Entry Tourist Visa from the Thai consulate in Hanoi?

Jan 12, 2019
6 years ago
Alina **********
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Has anyone had luck with obtaining a MULTIPLE entry tourist visa in Hanoi (as a non-Vietnamese citizen)?

Thank you
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The consensus in the discussion indicates that non-Vietnamese citizens cannot obtain a Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) from any Thai consulate in Southeast Asia, including the one in Hanoi, without holding legal residency in the country of application. The nearest consulate offering a 6-month METV without a residency requirement is located in Perth, Australia. Several comments suggest exploring alternative visa types depending on the individual's needs and circumstances.
Tod *********
You will NOT get an METV from any thai consulate in S/E Asia without holding legal residence in the country where you're applying.

As people said the closest consulate that will sell a 6 month METV without a residence requirement is the thai consulate in Perth Australia.

Good Luck (y)
Lloyd ********
Yesterday was Ed visa, today is METV, which day will it be the correct Non-B
Jeremy ********
Closest location is Perth Australia for a METV
Lloyd ********
Again, as you are working, why not get the correct visa and work permit?
Robert *******
Alina Lilulina, so you are looking for a Visa to fit the purpose for your stay, at least that is what I make up in the answers. Just tell us what you like to do and how long you like to stay inside Thailand? We can match a visa for you. And tell you where and how to apply.
Alina **********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Ah, that makes sense. Thank you Steve
Robert *******
The only place to get the Multiple Entry Tourist Visa is in the country of your residence OR at the nearest Thai Consulate in Perth Australia.
Steve *******
You need legal residency if you're not a Vietnamese National
Alina **********
ORIGINAL POSTER
James, this post is about a multiple entry tourist visa, not education visq
James ********
@Alina *********
You are searching...Good luck.
James ********
You asked this same question on Friday. Tod Daniels replied:

NO, they will NOT :/

All the consulates in S/E Asia will ONLY issue a single entry 90 day Non-ED visa no matter if you go to a private school or a real university.

You come in on it, get stamped in for 90 days and then get paperwork from your school to apply for a 90 day extension at the immigration office for 1900baht <- you do that for the whole year. .
Alina **********
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I saw this and was hopeful and then read somewhere that they dont offer them anymore
Robert *******
I guess you missed the part on their website about requirements:
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Liam *****
To be fair that announcement is a bit ambiguous as to whether or not a tourist can acquire an METV in Hanoi...
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