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What is a METV visa and how can I contact the Thai visa authority?

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Barbara ********

asked Jun 30, 2026

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Does anyone know anything about a METV visa?  

Also, is there anyone that I can talk to at the Thai Visa Bureau

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The METV (Multi-Entry Tourist Visa) allows multiple re-entries into Thailand within a six-month validity period. It costs approximately £150 and is necessary for travelers making frequent visits. While it's a straightforward visa, it does not permit working in Thailand. For inquiries, contact your local Thai embassy or consulate, as there isn't a specific Thai Visa Bureau. It's recommended to check the official Thai government websites for detailed visa information.

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Steven ***************

A list of All of the available Thai visas along with full explanations of their requirements to qualify, their uses and limitations etc. Is available on the Official Thai Government immigration and Embassy WEB sites.

4 months ago

Robert *********

There are interesting buildings

The call them Embassys .

They can ,and will answer all your questions correctly.

Perhaps email.one in your cou try for a complete ,accurate list .

Good luck.

4 months ago

Paul ********

Robert Merrell lol big style

You try getting an email answer from a Thai Embassy ot Consulate and you'll be waiting a long time

4 months ago

Steve******

Given your other questions regarding potential visas, especially the one in February, you're also not allowed to work under the METV.

But in general, the METV isn't a complex visa. Gemini is able to explain to you very detailed the METV with its requirements and how to apply for it.

4 months ago

Barbara ********

Steve_

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thank you... That was what I wanted to know. I didn't see it on the Thai site but someone mentioned it to me, but couldn't tell me if you could work.

4 months ago

Steve******

Barbara Drtina it is a multiple entry TOURIST visa. It's obvious that it isn't allowed to work under a tourist visa. There is only one exception: the DTV.

4 months ago

Graham ******

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you cannot work in Thailand under the DTV, it does allow remote work which no way impacts on Thailand

4 months ago

Roy *******

Multi entry visa,I have it,lasts 6 months,cost me £150,I had to show it last month at Thai immigration in Bangkok Airport,I think if I did not have it they would have denied me entry as I have made many trips with visa on arrival.So glad I got it,im going back again in a couple of months before it expires.

4 months ago

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

There's no such thing as a Thai Visa bureau. Visa applications are handled by whatever Thai embassy or consulate has jurisdiction over the area where you are located. You can try contacting the relevant embassy but it can be quite difficult to get a response.

Or you could ask questions here. You haven't actually asked any questions about the METV.

4 months ago

Barbara ********

@Brandon ***********

I knew there that wasnt' the correct name, I just couldn't remember the correct gov agency at the moment. I did ask a quest.. I wanted the specifications for that visa. Thank You

4 months ago

Graham ******

Barbara Drtina What do you mean by specifications? The basics of a METV is that it is valid for 6 months from the date of issue, grants you 60 days for each entry during it's validity and each entry may be extended in country for a further 30 days.

4 months ago