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What are the key details and experiences about the METV visa for living in Thailand?

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Dec 16, 2024

a year ago

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So i think the METV visa fits my situation to live in Thailand until i can meet the DTV requirements. Is anyone else using that one?

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The user expresses interest in the METV visa as a means to stay in Thailand before meeting DTV requirements. Comments provide insights on the visa's duration and potential issues with upcoming changes to the eVisa system affecting border bounces.

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a year ago

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You can get almost 9 months from a METV if you time it right with 2 border bounces and 3 extensions. Are you aware that from 1-Jan the remaining Embassies/Consulates in SEA are switching to the eVisa system so a quick nearby border hop of around 3 days will no longer het you any Visa?

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