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What is the best consulate for a US citizen to apply for a SETV in Thailand?
Hello everyone. My friend (US Passport) is considering which embassy or consulate to visit for a SETV. Her passport history:
-Jan 2018 on METV;
-August 2018 Ed Visa for Introductory Thai;
-June 2019 30-day on arrival;
-July 2019 second Ed Visa for Chinese (expires April 1).
She wants to get a SETV before April 1. She's been told to go to Kuala Lumpur, then cross by land back into Thailand.
Can anyone confirm that this is the best consulate/strategy to avoid problems?
She plans on retiring here on her birthday in Nov. 2020 and would combine SETV, overseas travel, and her 2 yearly land crossings to make it to her birthday in November.
-Jan 2018 on METV;
-August 2018 Ed Visa for Introductory Thai;
-June 2019 30-day on arrival;
-July 2019 second Ed Visa for Chinese (expires April 1).
She wants to get a SETV before April 1. She's been told to go to Kuala Lumpur, then cross by land back into Thailand.
Can anyone confirm that this is the best consulate/strategy to avoid problems?
She plans on retiring here on her birthday in Nov. 2020 and would combine SETV, overseas travel, and her 2 yearly land crossings to make it to her birthday in November.
Summary so far
A US citizen is seeking advice on the best embassy or consulate to obtain a Single Entry Tourist Visa (SETV) for Thailand, given her travel history and plans to retire in Thailand. There's uncertainty about using Kuala Lumpur as a location, with comments raising concerns about visa approval and entry risks.
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Tod *********
Okay, Malaysia is OUT as far as people going there for tourist visas or border bouncing.
Glen *********
Even IF she can get a SETV, the visa does not gaurantee her entry to Thailand. It's up to the immigration officer on entry, and depends on his/her mood, previous foreigner stays in Thailand etc...
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