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What are the latest updates on long-stay visas (STV) now available for all nationalities in Thailand?
STV now available for all nationalities
Answer summary
The Special Tourist Visa (STV) is now available for all nationalities seeking to travel to Thailand, but discussions around quarantine requirements and overall safety during the pandemic dominate the conversation. Users express varied opinions on the necessity of quarantine and discuss the length and conditions of the STV, including extensions up to 9 months. Some users inquire about the specifics of transitioning from other visa types and the overall process of securing a long-term stay in Thailand, reflecting the need for clearer communication from Thai authorities regarding visa regulations.
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Patrice **********
Hi, if I have a short 1h30 min layover in Bangkok en route to the Philippines, do I need to present travel documents and/or negative COVID PCR certificate?
Jim ********
@Patrice *********
I don’t think you can transit in Thailand can you?Patrice **********
@Jim *******
Yup I believe so as long as it‘s not more than 12 hours. I’m actually wondering if it’s considered as transit since I’m not switching to a different plane. Not sure whether we‘ll go through passport control, present travel requirements or something. Jim ********
@Patrice *********
oh you don’t get off the plane? 
George *******
As I notice whenever ANY post is published having anything to do with Thailand, there is always some idiot who places a laughing emoji on it.
George *******
What?...I didn't see any similar behavior on many other threads.Were it you who posted emoji?
Garrett ***********
@Geo***
Maybe that's because the country is a joke...?
Todd *********
First day on the ol interwebs Georgie?
LA *********
What are the requirments for this visa? Is it similiar to TR or does it require more paperwork?
Garrett ***********
The same for the most part.
Brian *********
Does that include non O VISA ?
Garrett ***********
@Br***
What?Brian *********
@Garrett **********
I normally get a 90 day ''O''visa, or is it a tourist visa ?Garrett ***********
@Br***
"The STV (Special Touirt Visa) is now avaliable for all nationalities.Brian *********
@Garrett **********
hey what's this some sort of fucking game?Garrett ***********
@Br***
What do you think?
マレー *****
I really can’t imagine what holidaying people would want to go through this. And my experience after getting here through ASQ just to see my son has been an absolute nightmare and the way I’ve been treated is no better than a dog.
Michael ********
OP@Jaymie *******
i rather enjoyed my time in ASQ.マレー *****
@Michael *******
have fun. Make sure your ASQ is good. Check the reviews because spending more doesn’t mean it’s good. 16 days can feel like a long time if it’s bad. And I wanna say that Thailand has probably changed a bit since you were last here. I’m looking to leave as soon as I can. Michael ********
OP@Jaymie *******
mine was *****
0 we had very limited choices in July. Windows are important worked many a cruise ship and contractors get inside cabinsマレー *****
@Michael *******
how much did you spend on yours? I sort 50 k. Cold meals, no microwave or kettle, could only go to the outside area after seven days in the outside area was so small and useless I ended up not bothering. Also could o let go for 45 mins. No area to walk or get sun. They did do trips to ****
for me and that definitely kept me going. I started feeling my mental health decline at about 8 days. I can’t imagine how people do it without a window. Although mine was locked. The area, internet and tv were all good. Food was terrible Michael ********
OP@Jaymie *******
Preperation is the Key. If staying in cheap ASQ bring items can snack with and cook with kettle.Do things to occupy your mind. Spend an hour a day learning a language. Plenty to do. I work on ships and offshore and we are usually in cabins the size of bathrooms in the ASQ
マレー *****
@Michael *******
cool. That’s good. Not all have been so lucky. Michael ********
OP@Jaymie *******
been there done it. I came into country in July. Had Playstation wife dropped off dumbells and trusty kindle it was fine
Dan **********
Easy plan ... test all that travel to Thailand before The AirPort and At The AirPort ... then a Quick test at Thai AirPort ..
If positive no travel ..
If negative no quarantine ..
This pandemin is just a power grab plan .. my opinion / you may have your own !
If positive no travel ..
If negative no quarantine ..
This pandemin is just a power grab plan .. my opinion / you may have your own !
Jeff **********
Good thing no one will use your plan
Dan **********
Like I wrote .. a powerplay..
And It is up to The Thai population to deal with It ..
Still people have to realize what is going on .. and Not believe corruption propaganda media .. owned by a few companies Which are owned by crazy powerhungry people ...
And It is up to The Thai population to deal with It ..
Still people have to realize what is going on .. and Not believe corruption propaganda media .. owned by a few companies Which are owned by crazy powerhungry people ...
Dan **********
So much scaremongering ..
They have good tests now .
We live in a world of viruses and bacteria that are much more scary than covid ..
Flu outbreaks Every Year and much more ...
So let us get on living Not cowering on our own somewhere !
Anyway .. that is why there Should be triple Testing over time .. just in case ..
And It is Not The Number of cases that are important !
It is The Number of sick people and those who dies. There are much better therapeutics Also .
99.5 % survives !! Or most don’t even need hospital care !
That is Not a pandemic in my view !
They have good tests now .
We live in a world of viruses and bacteria that are much more scary than covid ..
Flu outbreaks Every Year and much more ...
So let us get on living Not cowering on our own somewhere !
Anyway .. that is why there Should be triple Testing over time .. just in case ..
And It is Not The Number of cases that are important !
It is The Number of sick people and those who dies. There are much better therapeutics Also .
99.5 % survives !! Or most don’t even need hospital care !
That is Not a pandemic in my view !
Jim ********
@Dan *********
well you aren’t the leader of Thailand so let them carry on as they are. We are triple checked. One test in our home country and 2 in quarantine. Having 3 tests in the space of 2-3 days is pointless Jim ********
Michael ********
OP@Jim *******
i had 3 when in quarantineMichael ********
OP@Dan *********
yes Thailand are doing allright let them carry on as they are doingJim ********
@Dan *********
what about the people that test positive after 5-10 days? When will they get picked up? Never abs then spread the virus?
Kimmo **********
Overstay still 500 THB/day, max 20 000 THB? K
Benjamin ******
@Kimmo *********
Yes. AND if you're over 90 days, it's a 1 year blacklist. AND if you're caught on overstay, it's a 5 year blacklist. See this video by the Thai government
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Jim ********
@Kimmo *********
don’t overstay is the simple answer 😂George *******
Wow milking cows are coming, yay!😃
Rob ******
Always was going to happen . Now its shorten quarantine when that doesn't work . Move to next step .
Wayne ********
100 pct correct they only seem to want to put out a different message everyday to appease the local people who are suffering or complaining about no money or job... i wonder when the next announcement will be made in 60 mins ...
Gunnar ************
What a suprice no tourist are arriving ...
The Ones in charge here must really be living in a world of their own!
To start with - the world is all covered in a pendamic, and the main message from mostly all governments around the world is to stay Home and keep distance from everybody, and People are following and doing what they have been told!
Second, the way Thailand have behaved here from the start of the pendamic with diffrent message almost daily about visas, restrictions, "dirty farangs" and so on ...
... has not really made anybody feel comfort about What is really clear, "What Do I need to do to stay in Thailand"?
You need to be consistent to make People feel comfortable, and that I do not Think Thailand have been
The Ones in charge here must really be living in a world of their own!
To start with - the world is all covered in a pendamic, and the main message from mostly all governments around the world is to stay Home and keep distance from everybody, and People are following and doing what they have been told!
Second, the way Thailand have behaved here from the start of the pendamic with diffrent message almost daily about visas, restrictions, "dirty farangs" and so on ...
... has not really made anybody feel comfort about What is really clear, "What Do I need to do to stay in Thailand"?
You need to be consistent to make People feel comfortable, and that I do not Think Thailand have been
Todd *********
@Gun***
I can definitely say I have felt safe here throughout the pandemic. And the govt decisions sure look smart by the numbers. I would have preferred they be more clear on the subject of visa extensions... but c’est la vie 
Chema *********
I mean I have been in Thailand before the pandemic started, can I apply for that long term visa? What is the maximum tourist visa I can apply inside Thailand?
Bim *******
@Chema ********
7 years living here they still won't let me applyChema *********
David Broadfoot I have a medical visa now, but I paid
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baths for 3 months, inside the country, I want to apply for any tourist visa here, I will go to embassy on Monday and maybe to Inmigration, because you can read all kind of opposite news here
Steve *******
@Chema ********
You cant get any Tourist Visa inside the country.Chema *********
@Steve ******
really? Did you do that?Garrett ***********
@Ch***
Cannot apply for a tourist visa inside the country. Chema *********
@Garrett **********
I heard like you can’t go out to anywhere, with a letter from the embassy you can apply Chema *********
@Garrett **********
sure?
Debbie ********
Lots of money to be had with this covid malarkey!!
Bim *******
@Debbie *******
that's the point
Paul *****************
14 Days Qurantäne Same Jail in Bangkok Control at Government for
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baht p.p. no Way for me.Chema *********
How long will be the long stay visa?
Garrett ***********
@Ch***
ReadChema *********
@Garrett **********
ok no difference Chema *********
@Jim ********
is very good
Jim *********
@Chema ********
This visa can be extended up to 9 months.
Frank-Steven ***********
Let’s hope they allow people now already in the country to change from TR to STV. What a mess again.
Treetip **************
Steve *********
To people saying "axe the quarantine", sorry - please don't yet. Maybe reduce it to 10 days? 7 if you had the vaccination?
Todd *********
Could have another 895 people here by June!
Bobby ********
Todd McGowan. You're too much of a cynic. It'll be AT LEAST 950
Paul ***********
@Todd ********
really that's wonderful 👍Briton *********
@Todd ********
that's too many 😆.Todd *********
@Bri***
fair point lolMichael ********
OPNo lets not drop quarantine Thailand and most of S E Asia are doing good job. already lost my father to covid, dont want in laws to be at risk as well they both Diabetic over 70.
Briton *********
Axe the quarantine nonsense and people might consider this
Brendan ********
@Briton ********
one of the main reasons I want to go to Thailand right now is because they have control of the situation. If they open without quarantine I wouldn't bother going, seen as they'd end up in the mess we find ourselves in Europe/US with lockdowns and restrictions.Bobby ********
Briton Stender. In January, vaccinated Aussies and Kiwis will be allowed in with just five days quarantine. You heard it here first.
Dianne *****
@Bobby *******
not sure where you are getting your information from, but the Australian government health department information, states that vaccination will begin for Australians in March 2021 and will initially only be available for healthcare and other frontline workers in addition to the elderly and medically vulnerable. It is anticipated that by the end of 2021 all Australians will have access to the vaccine. I think it's very unlikely that any vaccinated Australians will be travelling here in JanuaryBobby ********
Dianne Lee. Not sure? Don't worry about it. Just wait and see
Ashley ********
@Bobby *******
so have a vaccination but still do quarantine . Makes a lot of sense . For the govt it does . Easy money for nothing Bobby ********
Ashley Austen. I don't see what money the government is making?
Paul ***********
@Briton ********
keep quarantine l wish they would make it easier for tourists to come Thailand come next every were will be back open maybe go else were 🙏Briton *********
@Paul **********
I did for now but miss Thailand. Hope it opens soonPaul ***********
Briton *********
@Paul **********
lovely xmas gift for all 😁Paul ***********
@Briton ********
be open next Xmas at least 🙏
Christopher *******
How so?
Briton *********
@Christopher ******
Im traveling and skipped Thailand because of the restrictionsDarren *******
@Briton ********
if they axed the "quarantine nonsense" then the borders would still be well and truly closed.Briton *********
@Darren ******
if they want people to come in with any volume they will do that. Otherwise it will be slow Darren *******
@Ashley *******
no, the majority of Thais.Ashley ********
@Darren ******
you mean the majority of bangkokians Darren *******
@Alain *********
more or less yes, Q3/Q4 2021 I reckon
Alain **********
@Darren ******
say 2022.
Greg ********
@Briton ********
They can wait long enough for the vaccine ie another year.Darren *******
@Janne **********
why should a govt prop up everyone? A lot of businesses which relied on foreign tourists are now diverting their attention to the domestic market. Businesses need to adapt and not rely on state handouts for survival.Darren *******
@Briton ********
they also have more domestic travelers as people aren't going overseas anywhere near as much. It's a big part of the Thai economy but it's not their biggest money earner.
Janne ***********
@Darren ******
what does the Thai Govt do for all the people/hotels/bars and businesses that have closed and all the lost jobs? any stimulus to make people survive for more than 1 day? Briton *********
@Darren ******
a few thousand is not comparable to previous. It's a major economic mover for the Thai people Darren *******
@Briton ********
they have tourists, both from overseas and domestic. Briton *********
@Darren ******
uhh ok. Weird defense as I mean tourists in general but okDarren *******
@Briton ********
and they'll open up more once they're ready, which they've already said is when the vaccine is rolled out here. They don't need you as much as you make out 👍Briton *********
@Darren ******
its a numbers game ...if I skip it, thousands more will. They need income eventually. Cant hide foreverDarren *******
@Briton ********
correct, it's also their country and the majority of Thais support the banning of foreigners at this moment in time.I'm sure Thailand is really gutted that you skipped coming here.
Briton *********
@Darren ******
well it's their economyDarren *******
@Briton ********
they're quite happy with how they're handling it right now. Ashley ********
How about dropping the quarantine ?
Tim *****
@Ashley *******
hehehe........ TiT!Ashley ********
@Tim ****
probably introduce some more stingent rules .
Jim **********
Yeah, like being vaccinated, even before the vaccine is distributed and available everywhere.
Ashley ********
Can’t see them dropping requirements like
Covid tests
Fit for fly
Covid insurance
Quarantine
For years
Covid tests
Fit for fly
Covid insurance
Quarantine
For years
Andrew *****
@Ashley *******
there never do that there to scared of covid here as the country and it’s people cannot afford the healthcare Bobby ********
Ashley Austen. Come January, for Aussies and Kiwis it will be five days quarantine
Dianne *****
@Bobby *******
I can't see Australians being permitted to holiday in Thailand in January. There are still 36,000 Australians outside Australia waiting for quarantine places in Australia. Can't see them adding hordes of tourists to that number, nor can I see Australia dropping hotel quarantine for returning Australians until maybe the third quarter of 2021Bobby ********
Dianne Lee. Wake up! They don't want to go back. They're full of shit
Ashley ********
@Dianne ****
disgusting what the Australian govt is doing. 
Marek ******
@Ashley *******
no way Garrett ***********
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