Hi, I applied last week for an METV from UK which has been approved and issued today ( only took 3 days) I am not arriving until 8 June (which my documents showed that were submitted) however my Visa states valid from 24 March until 19 September 25.
Does the Visa mean I have between the dates to arrive in Thailand and my Visa will be ‘active’ from the arrival stamp date and I can travel in and out of Thailand as a tourist for 6 months from that arrival date (8 June) or does it mean it’s ‘active’ from today until September?
Thanks
TLDR : Answer Summary
The METV visa issued is valid from the date it was issued until September 19, 2025. However, the actual stay period starts from the arrival date (June 8), allowing for a stay of 60 days upon entry, with the possibility of a 30-day local extension. The commenter clarifies that the visa does not become actively usable until the holder arrives in Thailand, where they can freely re-enter before the visa expiration for additional stays.