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What alternatives exist for securing accommodation for the STV visa application in Thailand?

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May 12, 2022

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Bennito *********

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For my STV application they ask a fully paid accommodation booking for my entire stay(2 months) in Thailand. There surely must be another way... Anyone that can help and/or give advise? Much appreciated

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The STV (Special Tourist Visa) requires proof of fully paid accommodation for the intended stay in Thailand, which can be limiting for some applicants. Several community members suggest alternatives such as obtaining a TR (single entry tourist visa) that is suitable for a 2-month stay and allows for extensions once in Thailand. Others recommend booking fully refundable accommodations through platforms like Agoda or Booking.com, which can be canceled after obtaining the visa. A general consensus indicates that the STV has many strict requirements, making it less suitable for short-term visitors.

Jim ********

Is the 60 day tourist visa on the E visa system

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Stuart *********

Yes. Either referred to as a SETV (single entry tourist visa) or just TR

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THAI ******************************

60 Day tourist visa fits your 2 month requirement, and allows you to extend another 30 days once you are inside of Thailand.

The STV visa has many requirements which can make it a bad choice. The accommodation requirement is just one of many of the issues.

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Bennito *********

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@Thai *****************************

I totally agree. If I knew all the requirements beforehand, I would never applied for this visa. No wonder they first ask for a full payment before they start the application process. I decided to give up and no longer proceed with the visa application. 70 dollar gone. I rather spend my money in Bali instead

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Bobby ********

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The requirements are stated on the embassy websites. How could you not know what they are?

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John **********

Get a normal tourist visa. The STV is not for you

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Bennito *********

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@John *********

thanks dad 👍

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Alicia ******

Book fully refundable hotels on agoda or booking.com

I think ED visa is better than STV. STV cannot be changed to another visa and must leave Thailand after it expires.

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Sri ***

Booking.com, choose pay later option

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Andy *******

wrong

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Bennito *********

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tried that. They didn't accept my "pay at accommodation" booking. They wanna see a booking which says "fully paid"

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Andy *******

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get something extremely cheap and take the loss. Rooms and hostels start at $2 USD a day

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Shaun *********

You count book with agoda that has free cancellation and then cancel when you have the Visa and Thailand Pass

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wrong

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

The STV (Special Tourist Visa) was designed for people who own a condo in Thailand or return to the same place every year. This allows them to stay up to 9 months, but it has many strict requirements such as proof of pre-paid accommodation. There is no way around this as it is clearly spelled out in the visa requirements.

If you are only planning on staying for 2 months, then get a TR (single entry tourist visa) which is good for 60 days and can be extended for another 30 days in the country. This visa does not have all the extra long-stay requirements.

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