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Can You Obtain Another 6 Month METV After It Expires?

METV Visa Renewal Thailand Immigration

Mar 19, 2020

6 years ago

Aleczander **********

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Can you get another 6 month METV after your first one expired? I want to go back to Thailand for 6-12 months. I know of the education and muai thai visas but im curious if I can just get another METV. Thanks

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Yes, you can apply for another 6 month Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) after your first one expires, provided you qualify for it. However, it is important to note that the METV is not intended for long-term residency in Thailand and should be obtained while you are in your home country.

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Benjamin ******

The trick of getting a METV in Australia doesn't work anymore. The border is closed to foreigners. See

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6 years ago

Gregor **********

Education and Muay Thai is also out of question now, with semi-closed borders

6 years ago

Gregor **********

I assumed so. He is in the wrong place at the wrong time. He is strongly advised to go back to his home country ASAP

6 years ago

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Gregor **********

a METV can only be applied for in one's home country, most embassies or consulates in neighbouring countries don't offer it to non-residents. Given this and the fact that now all neigbouring countries stopped issueing VOA or visa-exempt entries, there remains only one way - that's the road back to the home country

6 years ago

Benjamin ******

AND there are very strong rumors that starting around the 22nd, you'll need insurance before you can enter by air. It's been posted in this group.

6 years ago

Ellie *******

It's NOT a rumor - it's announced officially at least once, and in that announcement, it's supposed to start 21st, not 22. You need to see if the government change the announcement or not.

6 years ago

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Ellie *******

There is no restriction to apply for second, third..(and so on) METV. Best is check consulate where you are going to apply.

6 years ago

Benjamin ******

>Can you get another 6 month METV after your first one expired

Yes, if you qualify for it. BUT it's not a visa to live in Thailand.

> I want to go back to Thailand for 6-12 months.

The borders are virtually shut down, and the old border bouncing trick is over (for now at least). I highly (HIGHLY!) recommend staying home for AT LEAST a month.

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