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What is the best visa for a stay in Thailand not exceeding 6 months?
Thailand visaTourist VisaMultiple Entry VisaVisa durationVisa applicationExpat adviceMETV (Multiple Entry Tourist Visa)Visa requirements
Jul 3, 2025
10 months ago
Gustavo *********
ORIGINAL POSTERHello everyone , my question β what is best visa for a period no longer of 6 months max and if I do use a agent how much can it be !! Thanks in advance
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The best visa for a stay in Thailand not exceeding 6 months is the Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV). This visa allows for stays of up to 60 days at a time, with the option to leave and re-enter the country for additional 60-day periods. Some users mentioned that obtaining this visa can be done without an agent, referring potential participants to the Thailand Embassy's website for detailed information regarding requirements and processes. The cost of using an agent can vary, but estimates suggest it could range around 50,000 THB.
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Christian **********
I'll second the METV. The application is straightforward and with unlimited exit/reentry it's a great visa for traveling the region.
Gustavo *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Christian *********
thank you for the info π likely that one ,, think will be !!Reply to
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Henrik *****
No need for agent.
Read the visasection of the Thailand Embassy website, there you will find all the options, and the requirements for each visa type.
Read the visasection of the Thailand Embassy website, there you will find all the options, and the requirements for each visa type.
Gustavo *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Henrik ****
think will have a go myself yes ,, I read in previous comments that can be higher around 50k !! Thanks mate for the info πReply to
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Wannikea *********
METV can only be obtained in your home country or a country where you have permanent residence status. You must show proof of need, a ticket out of Thailand within the initial 60 days and then back into Thailand some time after that.
Gustavo *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Wannikea ********
Thanks for the info πReply to
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Phil ******
@Gustavo ********
TR Visa multi entry but if you wish to come for 5 years then you get 180 days every year then apply for a DTV visaGraham ******
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you are talking about the 5 year DTV which gets 180 days each entryPhil ******
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yes thanksReply to
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Simon *******
Tourist multiple entry lasts for 6 months ,you can only stay a maximum of 60 days at a time,when you leave Thailand your visa will allow you another 60 days when you return
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or extending each 60 day entry stamp to 90 gives 6 months with just one border bounceGustavo *********
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Thanks πReply to
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David ******
Tourist multi αΊ»ntry visa .
Gustavo *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@David *****
thank you mate πGustavo *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Phil *****
Thanks π probably will go for that !!Phil ******
@Gustavo ********
make sure when you enter say always I am a tourist.Have ΰΈΏ20k in cash tell them where your staying and have a travel out of Thailand within the visa periodReply to
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