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How close to the expiration of my METV can I re-enter Thailand for a final 60-day stay?
Hello all
My METV runs out on
1st of March I will be in Vietnam
Mid February how near to the
1st of March can I re enter
Thailand to get my final
60 days please
My METV runs out on
1st of March I will be in Vietnam
Mid February how near to the
1st of March can I re enter
Thailand to get my final
60 days please
Answer summary
The original poster inquires about the timing for re-entering Thailand with a Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) that expires on March 1st while being in Vietnam until mid-February. Community responses indicate that re-entering Thailand on the expiration date (March 1) is possible, but entry is subject to the discretion of immigration officers. Multiple comments highlight concerns about how one’s previous visa history, usage patterns, and recent immigration trends may affect re-entry possibilities. General advice includes being cautious about extended tourist stays as Thailand has become stricter with long-term tourism.
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Henrik ****
You can re-enter on the last day of the validity. However, there will always be the risk using any kind visa that the IO will deny you entry if they think - for whatever reason - that you are misusing the visa for another purpose than the intended use - in this case tourism. I tried that one time on a multiple entry Non-O (when still available) that the IO told me to get an annual extension instead of doing border runs on a Multiple Entry Non-O. I asked for the IO in charge, and he let me in advising me not to use this particular border station next time... My problem ended up to be that my local Immigration wouldnt give me an extension as long as my Non-O was still valid.
Nongnuch ********
well, the LAST entry on a METV is still under the individual discretion of the Immigration officer you are standing in front of. If your recent 12-18 months stay history shows any indication of you misusing touristic entries for a longstay in Thailand, even a METV cannot guarantee entry. YOU are the one who knows your stamp history, WE don't
John ******
OPNongnuch Kamdee I came back from Thailand February 5th
Been in Uk up till now
Been in Uk up till now
Bob **********
I think it’ll boil down to how many extensions you’ve had on that visa the stretching it to 9 months is probably not going to happen much anymore
Justin ********
Bob D'Andrea only 1 extension and I have no intention to live long term - was just going to do the last available time and leave .. 🥲
Bob **********
Justin Hofman Give it a go if it doesn’t work you’ll go back to Vietnam I would fly into BKK no land border
Leevi ***********
Justin Hofman take a train to Thailand, if you are in Malaysia, it´s safer to get in
Angelo ***********
There is no official rule. On visa except it is advised to stay about 7 - 10 days out of Thailand. For METV I never heard about such a waiting period.
Bob **********
Angelo Schneider Who advised you ??
Angelo ***********
Bob D'Andrea The immigration officer at the border in Mukkdahan.
Graham ******
Angelo Schneider so that's their border not all entry points
Justin ********
Hi John, I’ve just been denied entry on my METV with a week remaining on it. I am now having to go to KL to get a new SETV as immigration wants me to get a new visa! Oh the joys! You might be ok but just to let you know I’ve been stung!
Ian **********
Justin Hofman I suspect that denial is more to do with your past history of staying in Thailand long-term on tourist visas
Justin ********
Ian Morrison yes some truth to that but I’ve mostly been on non b’s over the decade working in schools - I can in once on a waiver that was the one they said to get a proper visa so went home for 6 months, worked and got the METV and here I am. I was just foolishly under the impression that I could get one more lot of 60 days and I wasn’t even gonna use all that! on my first extension the very nice immigration officer said your visa valid till October 4 you can stay till then so yeah but should’ve left on the fourth I guess anyway it’s right I’ll just take a good break reapply and I’ll be back - happy to play by the rules, but just frustrated by how it all came down.
John **********
@Justin *******
Why do you think a single entry tourist visa is any different from an entry on a multiple entry tourist visa? I doubt that's what they meant when they said get a visa, more likely a long term visa. If you're 50 or over get a 90 day Non-O visa.Leevi ***********
too many stories like this.....seems like Thailand don´t want long stayer tourist anymore. very sad.
Leevi ***********
very unfriendly officer.....so many stories like you recently😕
John **********
@Justin *******
yeah that's your problem there, they've got much stricter on time spent in ThailandJustin ********
Leevi Kiviranta they said the officer tjat could approve It had already gone home so they decided to deny it.
Bob **********
Leevi Kiviranta Have you not see what’s been going on here with long stay tourists it’s going to the dogs ,if you want to live here just get the proper visa
Graham ******
Justin Hofman what funds did you show, B20k cash?
Justin ********
@John *********
was away for six months but usually over the years have worked as a teacher and always leave for a break if a visa ends..John **********
@Justin *******
and your history in Thailand prior to getting the METV?Justin ********
Leevi Kiviranta and I only needed a week beyond expiry before heading out again! And even though I have plenty of funds and showed a copy of the ticket the officer flatly said ‘I don’t believe you’ - and the notice I got before leaving this morning said insufficient funds which isn’t even true!
Leevi ***********
Bob D'Andrea METV is proper visa...😏
John ******
OPJustin Hofman could you not still enter on visa exemption
Justin ********
John Bunn No, they said 5 months is too long to be here. Also, some of the kind people handling my situation have HIGHLY RECOMMENDED re-entering via Swampy and NOT DM which I’ll be doing. I was just going to do my last stretch before Xmas and head home as I literally had everything in order. Now, have spend more funds just to have an extended trip just to come back and collect my things. It’s ok folks I know I’ve messed up just sharing to help inform others.
Luca ********
Justin Hofman I was nearly denied entry with a METV at Swampy last October because I always use it to stay 6 months, be careful. They told me no more tourist visa entry for me so I got a NON O
John ******
OPJustin Hofman did they give you a reason. ?
Bob ********
🤔🤔
John ******
OPBob Turner what’s the 🤔 for
Do you think different ?
Do you think different ?
Bob ********
John Bunn seems you can enter on or before the 1st. Not knowing your travel history or what mood your IO is in it's really hard to tell. Remember nothing is guaranteed. In Thailand everything is the same but different. Enjoy your trip.
John ******
OPBob Turner I left Thailand 5th February 2026 after a 3 month stay
I’ve been in England since February 6th
I’ve been in England since February 6th
Graham ******
You can re-enter 1-Mar
Brandon ************
You can enter on the expiration date on the visa. So you can enter on March 1st and get a 60-day tourist visa entry stamp.
John ******
OP@Brandon ***********
thank you for confirmingActivity
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