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What are the best options for a temporary move to Thailand without qualifying for METV?

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May 1, 2018
7 years ago
Trista ********
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My husband and I are looking at a temporary move to Thailand (1year or so as of now) we want to travel some to a couple other countries near there but I’m trying to figure it all out. We don’t qualify for METV but we’re thinking about the single entry and extending it to 90 days then popping over to another country for a couple weeks while we reapply for the visa. Is this a good way to go about it? I’ll take all the tips and advice I can get!
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The user is seeking advice on moving temporarily to Thailand for about a year and traveling to nearby countries. They do not qualify for the METV and are considering initially obtaining a single-entry visa, extending it for 90 days, and then leaving to reapply for a visa. Additional comments suggest alternatives such as applying for a tourist visa in Penang and advise on obtaining visas without the need for extensive documentation at certain Thai consulates.
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You can apply by mail
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That makes sense. When you go in person like that is it a quick turn around?
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 you can't ever renew a visa :/ and you can't get a tourist visa inside the country. :/

You come in get stamped in for 60 days, extend that by 30 days then you go to a thai consulate in a nearby country and buy another single entry tourist visa.
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@Tod ********
 Do you know what the process of renewing/reapplying for a second one is once you are there?
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@Trista *******
 get a single entry tourist visa then
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I know I can apply by mail but my problem with the METV is don't have the financial history they say is required on the Embassy web site
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เดวิด **********
It will be nice to have more Idahoans here 🙂

The METV is quite easy to get at the Thai consulate in Los Angeles. They have never asked me for proof of finances, or hotel.

You should make a trip to LA and pay them a visit. Or, watch their website for their scheduled visits to places like Las Vegas.
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Tod *********
Jazzie Más They have same day service
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 I am from Ketchum - Sun Valley.
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Interesting, it’s in bright red lettering on the embassy website. I’ll have to look for that. I just don’t want to wait too long as we’re hoping to head to Thailand the last week of June

Where about a in idaho are you from? Idaho will always be “home” for us.
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I don’t think I qualify for that
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Ning ******
Go penang and get a 60 days tourist visa. Than extend at the immgration for another 30 days. You can get max of 5 in penang. I use jim's place for this visa. They are a agent.
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