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What is the best visa for a stay in Thailand not exceeding 6 months?

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Jul 3, 2025

11 days ago

Gustavo *********

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Hello everyone , my question ❓ 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.

10 days ago

Gustavo *********

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@Christian *********

thank you for the info 🙏 likely that one ,, think will be !!

10 days ago

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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.

11 days ago

Gustavo *********

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@Henrik ****

think will have a go myself yes ,, I read in previous comments that can be higher around 50k !! Thanks mate for the info 🙏

10 days ago

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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.

11 days ago

Gustavo *********

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@Wannikea ********

Thanks for the info 🙏

10 days ago

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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 visa

11 days ago

Graham ******

@Phil *****

you are talking about the 5 year DTV which gets 180 days each entry

11 days ago

Phil ******

@Graham *****

yes thanks

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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

11 days ago

Graham ******

@Simon ******

or extending each 60 day entry stamp to 90 gives 6 months with just one border bounce

11 days ago

Gustavo *********

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@Simon ******

Thanks 🙏

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David ******

Tourist multi ẻntry visa .

11 days ago

Gustavo *********

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@David *****

thank you mate 🙏

11 days ago

Gustavo *********

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@Phil *****

Thanks 🙏 probably will go for that !!

11 days ago

Phil ******

@Gustavo ********

make sure when you enter say always I am a tourist.Have ฿20k in cash tell them where your staying and have a travel out of Thailand within the visa period

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What is the least expensive visa option for six months with multiple entries into Thailand?

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