Answered6 years ago
Has anyone from Australia successfully applied for the Special Tourist Visa (STV) to Thailand?
Hi everyone, just wondering if anyone from Australia has applied for the STV? Result and did you apply yourself or through a company? Thanks!
Answer summary
The discussion revolves around Australians seeking advice and experiences related to applying for the Special Tourist Visa (STV) to Thailand. Participants share their insights on the application process, including whether they applied individually or through an agency, as well as experiences with exemptions to leave Australia. Some users also mention the Retirement Visa and highlight challenges related to current travel restrictions and quarantine requirements. There are references to communication with consulates and embassy updates regarding the visa process.
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Andrew *******
I have an email from the embassy in Canberra saying I can go but going for 3 months (I have work) plus forced quarantine at both ends is the major factor in which I have t applied
Scott **********
A grand total of 40 or so people have entered Thailand on an STV. All were from China. The Thai govt is determining what country and even what city can apply for an STV at this time.
Gordon *********
I have been in contact with Brisbane and Canberra consulates no sign of STV visa you can apply for TR tourist 60 day I am in the process of applying for retirement visa and yes I have got exemption to leave Aus
Gordon *********
I will check out the web sites again
Grace ********
@Gordon ********
here is the link they posted: *****************************************************************************************************
Gordon *********
@Grace *******
thanks will look at that just I understand that if you arrive on stv you can not change to a more permanent Visa when In the country you have leave and re apply Grace ********
@Gordon ********
yes you can renew twice, so thats 9 months total. Then you need to leave and re enter on another VISA if you wish to. Good luck Grace ********
@Gordon ********
the embassy Facebook has posted about STV, have they gone back on this? I thought we could apply, i’ve just saved the link and haven’t followed anything through yet. I’m just waiting on my house sale to be completed.Gordon *********
@Grace *******
I am just going on the info I have received Gordon *********
Still in the process of getting all the required documents should be posting to Canberra this week
Melissa *******
@Gordon ********
has your retirement visa been approved?
Mick ******
@Gordon ********
good morning Gordon I recently have been married to Thai lady and we are looking forward to seeing her family when the Boarders open, we have also talked about living in Thailand ,could you please direct me in the way of what I need to do so we can live in Thailand together and what visas I need to get, I live close to Canberra and my wife lives in Canberra and has one years contract at her position much appreciated mick,Gordon *********
My advice is to phone the Canberra consulate for a start get on there web site as you are married to a Thai get a marriage visa and being close to Canberra try to make an appointment when you start the process if you are looking at moving to Thailand in a years time thing will have possibly changed by then I have a Thai partner we have been waiting in Brisbane for the past few months for things to change so we can return we are not married so that is why I am applying for a retirement visa
Grace ********
Following, I will be applying for STV in a month. I already have my exemption to leave Australia. I was approved within 24hrs when I said I’ll be away for 12 months.
Steve **********
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Daniel *******
I’ve got my approval to leave now just wanting to organise the STV and flights
Tony *********
@Daniel ******
what was your reason for leaving if you don't mind me asking ?Daniel *******
@Tony ********
just wrote 3 words, “see my partner”Tony *********
@Daniel ******
cheers bro Daniel *******
@Tony ********
make an account, fill it out and and it was approved same day Tony *********
@Daniel ******
is this on the border force application?Tony *********
You can't leave Australia yet to go anywhere unless you have a suitable reason to leave and get permission from border force
Grace ********
@Tony ********
I got approved too, as long as you leave for a minimum 3 months. Tony *********
@Grace *******
oh ok That's the condition
That's why they ask for the 25k aud in the bank
Thank you grace
David *********
OP@Tony ********
you can mate 90 daysTony *********
@David ********
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Tony *********
@David ********
you must have a legitimate reason like you have a wife or kids .David *********
OP@Tony ********
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2David *********
OP@Tony ********
just recently bud! some people getting exempt in less than an hour!Tony *********
@David ********
when did they change ?David *********
OP@Tony ********
you can leave Aus for 90 days no reason needed. It’s approved in a matter of hours David *********
OPYeah mate border force has changed
Tony *********
@David ********
yes we are suitable but read further down you'll see you need permission to leave from border force Plus our borders are still closed
So mate if you can find a way let me know because I like to go there as well
David *********
OP@Tony ********
re read that first paragraph Melissa *******
Or has anyone left on a Retirement Visa?
Melissa *******
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