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How can I apply for an STV while already in Thailand?

STV (Special Tourist Visa)Visa Application Process Visa Extensions in Thailand 30-Day Visa Exemption E-Visa

Apr 11, 2022

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Hello,

How do I start the process for an STV (Special Tourist Visa) while being in Thailand already?

I just arrived a week ago without a visa.. (30 day visa exemption)

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To start the process for an STV while already in Thailand is not possible as the STV must be obtained from your home country or country of legal residence. However, you can apply for a 30-day extension at Thai immigration, and if your home country offers e-visas, you may be able to apply online, though it would still require a visa run. Additionally, exploring options for a Covid extension might also be beneficial.

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Vahid *********

You can't

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Dennis *********

You might be able to get a Covid extension, then get a 30 day extension after that.

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@Dennis ********

other way round, 30 day extension first and then maybe the 60 days unable to travel due to covid rubbish.

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Charles ********

If your home country does e-visa, you can apply from anywhere... A few people have done it. Just apply online meeting all the requirements... Some documents may be hard to do remotely like background check...

If you are issued the evisa, you will still need to do a visa run to switch to it, completing all the entry requirements again.

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Zap **********

You can get 30 day extension at immigration

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Thai ******

Not possible

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Garrett ***********

You can't, STV can only be obtained outside of Thailand in your home country or country of legal residence.

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