What is the duration of stay granted when entering Thailand with a multiple-entry tourist visa shortly before expiration?

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Jul 30, 2024

5 months ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi everyone, I have a question about the multiple-entry tourist visa. I know it allows for a 60-day stay each time I arrive, but what happens if I enter the country a week before my visa expires? Will I get stamped for 60 days or just 7 days?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

When entering Thailand on a multiple-entry tourist visa (METV) shortly before it expires, you will receive a 60-day stamp regardless of how close you are to the visa's expiration date. Additionally, it is possible to extend your stay by applying for a 30-day extension, allowing for nearly 9 months of stay on a six-month METV. This process is similar for the Double Entry Tourist Visa (DTV), which can also be extended for a significant duration.

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Frank-Steven ***********

Same mechanism for the DTV by the way. One final bounce + one last extension should let you squeeze our almost 6 years (like the 9 months for the METV).

5 months ago

Jan ******************

and you apply for a 30 days extension as well. That’s how you can stay for almost nine months on a six months METV.

5 months ago

Jóhann ****************

ORIGINAL POSTER

nice point there , had not thought about that one , tnx

5 months ago

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Jóhann ****************

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

You'll receive a 60 day stamp every time you enter Thailand within the validity of the visa. Even if you enter on the last day the visa is valid, you'll still receive a 60 day tourist visa stamp.

5 months ago

David *******

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

Gotcha, got mixed up then 👍🏻

5 months ago

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

@David ******

no. You can with a 6 month multiple entry tourist visa, which is what this question is about.

5 months ago

David *******

Wait....so you can come and go on a 60 day tourist Visa?

5 months ago