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

Aug 15, 2022
2 years ago
Louisa *******
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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.
Louisa *******
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@Mark ********
well I'd like to get the 90 days in total
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.
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.
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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