Answereda year ago

Should I apply for a METV visa or just use visa exemption for frequent visits to Thailand?

Thailand Visa METV Visa Visa Exemption Frequent Travel UK Passport Holder Non-B Visa

Adil *******

asked Jun 3, 2025

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Hi guys I hope you are all well. I am a uk passport holder currently in Thailand on a non B visa and work permit. I am moving back to head office in Kuala Lumpur in July. My partner lives in Thailand so my plan is to fly in every other weekend from KL. Should I apply for a metv visa or just a single entry every two weeks? Thanks

Answer summary

A UK passport holder currently in Thailand on a non-B visa and work permit plans to move back to Kuala Lumpur but wants to visit their partner in Thailand every other weekend. The discussion revolves around whether to apply for a METV visa or simply use the visa exemption. Community advice indicates that frequent short visits might eventually attract questions from immigration officials, suggesting that applying for a METV could be a safer option to avoid complications.

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Adil *******

Appreciate all the feedback back guys I am thinking a metv will be the way forward? Open to any feedback back.

a year ago

Kool *******

You'll be okay. That is not a pattern of trying to live here long term as a tourist that immigration is concerned with. Again you'll be fine

a year ago

Adil *******

@Kool ******

thanks Kool

a year ago

Adil *******

Amazing mate thank you

a year ago

Marco *******

You can do it technically with no limitations under visa exemption but practically even if you spend only 1-2 days each visit every week at a certain point the IO will ask you to get the visa. For sure for a couple of months they will not deny the entry but be ready to be questioned and have return ticket ready to show. At that point better to apply for a visa to avoid problems but the question will remain as you will travel too frequently and for super short visits

Adil *******

thanks mate

Bob **********

Tome in Thailand makes all the difference in the world the people getting Questioned are the ones staying 60 + 30 extension and trying to bounce there getting a lot tougher

a year ago

Bob **********

@Marco ******

not necessarily they can see what your pattern is it’s 2025

a year ago

Marco *******

@Bob *********

not only them, if you enter under visa exemption (and also with valid visa) so frequently you will be questioned.

a year ago

Bob **********

Depends on your country if your only staying the weekend then I see no problem using an exempt stamp my neighbor has been doing a month then work a month for at least 15 years no problem,make sure you cancel your work permit and extension before you leave

a year ago