Answered6 years ago

Is it worth applying for the STV after receiving a regular tourist visa for Thailand?

Tourist Visa Short Term Visa (STV)Visa Application Process Thailand Immigration Visa Rules

Abigail ******

asked May 2, 2021

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I was told by my embassy in order to apply for STV I just had to mark my trip as 90 days. But I only received a regular tourist visa and Im set to fly out next week. Is it worth trying to apply for the STV and changing my plane ticket? Its very confusing how to even get the STV.

Answer summary

The user was confused about whether to apply for the Short Term Visa (STV) after receiving a regular tourist visa for a 90-day trip. Commentary suggests relief at not getting the STV due to numerous complaints about its complexity and issues with the extension process. Various suggestions point towards whether the user actually needs the STV, indicating that the regular tourist visa (TR) could be sufficient.

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Bobby ********

Abigail, as Tod has pointed out, thank your fairy godmother for getting you the TR instead of the impotent STV!

6 years ago

Tod *********

I don't know where you applied for your visa

@Abi****

, BUT to get an STV is a lot more involved than just saying you're going to be here more than 90 days.

Here's the link to the thai consulate in Los Angeles that lists the requirements to apply for an STV.

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6 years ago

Abigail ******

@Tod ********

yea it seems like I got bad information from my embassy in Washington D.C. when I emailed them asking how to get it. Its very unclear on there website

6 years ago

Tod *********

@Abigail *****

umm, it's pretty clearly spelled out what you need and how you apply for the STV on the washinton dc thai consulate website.

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/28/special-tourist-visa-stv/

6 years ago

Abigail ******

@Tod ********

i did all that. But they told me i had to apply online through Thailand where there was no STV option then send in my passport to the embassy. When I emailed asking about that. They just told me to put i was staying for 90 days.

6 years ago

Tod *********

Were you charged for the STV or just the regular tourist visa?

I'd say thank your lucky stars that you didn't get that STV. (There are almost nothing but complaints about the visa, the extension process and almost everything to do with it)

6 years ago

Bobby ********

Tod Daniels. The last date to apply for extension is 30 September, which effectively means the last STV holder will be leaving December 29

6 years ago

Tod *********

Ciaran McNeill anyone entering after Jul 3 can only get the 90 day entry stamp and the program is set to expire in Sept this year I believe

6 years ago

Abigail ******

@Tod ********

charged for the regular. Really? It does seem like a pain in the ass and I may get lucky if they decide to extend the covid extensions to stay.

6 years ago

Lloyd ********

If your trip truly is only 90 days then the tourist visa is fine, 60+30

6 years ago

Lloyd ********

@Romain ***

Really? Sad that you think having Covid extensions is "lucky". The only reason they may continue is if the Covid situation does not get better.Personally I would not call that lucky.

6 years ago

Abigail ******

@Lloyd *******

I wanted to potentially stay for longer.

6 years ago