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How long can I delay the start date of a 6-month METV after applying for it at the Thai consulate?

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I'm looking at getting a 6 month METV from the Thai consulate in Brisbane, Australia.  Just wondering how long can I push the start date of that visa out from when I apply for it and hypothetically get approved for it?

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The 6-month Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) begins its validity on the day it is issued and placed in your passport. Therefore, you cannot push the start date beyond the issuance date. Additionally, to extend your stay, you should leave Thailand before your visa expires to obtain another 60-day visa-free stay. Furthermore, you can pay ฿1,900 at a local immigration office for an extra 30 days of stay, allowing a total duration of 9 months with the METV.

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Thomas ********************

Thomas ********************

Are you from Australia? If not, could you make an update after getting the visa?

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Thomas ********************

Thomas ********************

Nothing to be sorry about :)

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Rhett ********

Rhett ********

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@Thomas *******************

sorry but I am from Australia.

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Jeremy ********

Jeremy ********

Also with the METV leave before the last day on the visa to get another 60 day visa...

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Jeremy ********

Jeremy ********

Then pay ฿1,900 at the nearest immigration office and get another 30 days of visa free stay ...so a 6 month METV can last you 9 total months

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Jeremy ********

Jeremy ********

yes another 60 days of visa free stay

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Robert *******

Robert *******

I hope you mean: to get another 60 days Admitted to Stay.

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Rhett ********

Rhett ********

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Ok good to know, thanks.

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Rhett ********

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@Tina ************

good to hear, sounds efficient.

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Tina *************

Tina *************

my husband and I got our METV from Brisbane, it was ready same day (paperwork in order) so 2 days would cover it.

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Jeremy ********

Jeremy ********

minus holidays (Australian/thai) and weekends

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Rhett ********

Rhett ********

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Will do...think the general turnaround time is 2 days if all documents are in order?

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Jeremy ********

Jeremy ********

So plan your airline ticket appropriately so you minimize the days you “lose” on the visa

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Robert *******

Robert *******

The start day of the 6 month validity of the visa is the day they put it in your passport

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Jeremy ********

Jeremy ********

The METV goes hot the day it’s issued...

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