Is the STV in Thailand a tourist visa and how does the quarantine affect my stay?

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Mar 2, 2021

4 years ago

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I emailed the consulate in Los Angeles for more info about the STV and they just sent me this link. Is this a tourist visa? If so, does that mean I’m limited to 30 days minus the mandatory 2 wks quarantine, which will leave me w/ only 2 wks in country?! I’ve read you can extend it, but what are the conditions? I don’t plan to go until 2nd wk of April. Thanks yall 💛

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The poster inquired about the Special Tourist Visa (STV) and its classification as a tourist visa, specifically concerned about the 30-day limit minus a mandatory 2-week quarantine, which would leave them only 2 weeks in Thailand. The conversation reveals that a visa-exempt entry allows for a 45-day stay, while a tourist visa offers an initial 60 days with a possible 30-day extension. It’s noted that regulations may change, and there are mixed opinions on the current status of the STV.

Bob **********

Very possible the did away with the STV a TV would give you 60 plus a 30 day extension

4 years ago

Ryan ********

You can also apply for a tourist visa which is 60 days initially that can extend another 30 days. Visa exempt gives you 45 plus a 30 day extension. Both these options can be changed to a different visa in Thailand if you wish to stay longer.

4 years ago

Michel *********

@Ryan *******

Hi Ryan, when you say 60 days, is it 60 days including the 15-day quarantine period, so that you only have 45 days left? Or is it excluded, so that you have 15 + 60 = 75 days?

4 years ago

Ryan ********

@Michel ********

a tourist visa is 60+30 (including the quarantine). Visa exempt is 45+30

4 years ago

Michel *********

@Ryan *******

Thank you very much.

4 years ago

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Michel *********

Stuart *********

No idea where that info graphic came from. A visa exempt entry will give you 45 days. Land entry- in the days before borders were closed would have given you 30 days but that was way before the exempt entry was extended to 45 days to allow for mandatory quarantine.

4 years ago

Joe ***********

Use the Thai Embassy website. The STV Special Tourist Visa 90 initial, then 2 90 Extensions available at Thai Immigration. As said - you cannot convert the STV in Thailand. There are several restrictions... But for many under age 50 - it is one of the few long stay Visas counting the Extensions which are only 1900 baht each.

4 years ago

Vanny ******

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@Stuart ********

it’s from the consulate’s website in Los Angeles. The STV would be a better option since I’d like to stay for longer than 45 days, but I can’t find STV specific info in their site.

4 years ago

Stuart *********

@Vanny ****

I’ve checked their website too and the STV doesn’t seem to be available. It’s a shite option anyway. Yes you can stay longer than 45 days but you have to have fully paid up accommodation for your entire stay. What “tourist” would do that?

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Stuart *********

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