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Is the Special Tourist Visa (STV) currently available for application at Thai consulates like in Penang?

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May 7, 2023

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Vincent ***********

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Is the Special Tourist Visa (90 + 90 renewal) still available nowadays to apply for a Thai consulate like the one of Penang?

If yes, is there a major difference in the application process?

On the official website, I’m not confident that it’s up to date as they speak of covid and they refer to older dates. 

Thank you!

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The Special Tourist Visa (STV) is no longer available, having ended last year, and it was previously only obtainable from one's home country. The information on official websites may be outdated, leading to confusion.

John **********

Did you fail to get back in from your border run?

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Vincent ***********

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yes. Asking for tourist visa tomorrow.

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take another border or fly back to Thailand, Malaysia borders are little bit strange if you don’t go with agency. Had problems at Sungai Kolok and Takbai, but finally let me in

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Vincent ***********

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I am applying for a tourist visa in Penang today.

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@Vincent **********

good luck. Pick a different border when coming back

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Brandon ************

In addition to what Stuart said, the STV was only ever available from your home country.

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Vincent ***********

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thanks both for your clarification!

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Stuart *********

STV died last year. Probably never to be revived. Which is basically a good thing.

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