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Should I get a regular tourist visa or an STV for my trip to Thailand?

Tourist Visa Thailand Visa Types STV (Special Tourist Visa)Visa Extension Education Visa Visa Options for UK Passport Holders

Aug 15, 2022

2 years ago

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Hey all, I'm in the UK and want to get a tourist visa. Later I will probably get an education visa whilst in Thailand.  

My question is, should I get a regular 60-90 day visa or an STV? Thanks🙏

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The discussion centers around the user's options for a tourist visa to Thailand. Participants advise against the Special Tourist Visa (STV) due to its impending termination and restrictions, emphasizing that a regular tourist visa would be more beneficial. They also note the possibility of entering Thailand as a UK passport holder without a visa for a short stay, which can be extended.

Mark *********

Good advice on STV. Very little width of applicability,either the visa itself or it's conditions. And it's about to end. Now, I notice you are in UK. Does that mean by any chance that you are a UK passport holder? If so why not come in visa exempt? And next is that you can extend the exemption by a further 30 Days.

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Louisa *******

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well I'd like to get the 90 days in total

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Louisa *******

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Thanks very much very helpful! I also learned that you cannot convert it to any other type of visa as well afterwards.

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Stuart *********

Even before where the STV was extendable twice it was a horrible option for a visa. It suited some, but it’s not a “tourist” visa. Requiring insurance and fully paid up accommodation for the entire stay. Better to opt for a single or multiple entry tourist visa and change after that to something that suits.

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

STV program ends next month. You will not be able to get any extensions or switch to any other visa from STV. I would definitely not get it.

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