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What is the process and requirements for applying for the METV (Multiple Entry Tourist Visa) for Thailand?
Recently applied for METV, this is just a follow up. Today it was approved. I followed guidelines asked and the process was smooth. I am american and went through Washington DC embassy/consulate. If you have any questions feel free to ask.
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The post is a follow-up from an American expatriate who successfully applied for the Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) through the Washington DC embassy. They share the approval and a smooth application process, encouraging others to ask questions. Comments from the community inquire about various aspects of the METV, such as the duration of stay, bank account requirements, approval timing, necessary documentation, and the implications of visa expiration on reentry into Thailand. Users provide insights and personal experiences regarding the visa application and management.
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Gary ******
Hi,
Also planning on applying for the METV but trying to figure out the timing with my visit.
Do you know if the 6 months starts the day you enter Thailand or from when the approval was issued ?
Thanks in advance 😀
Also planning on applying for the METV but trying to figure out the timing with my visit.
Do you know if the 6 months starts the day you enter Thailand or from when the approval was issued ?
Thanks in advance 😀
helpe******
OP305, im from coco beach
helpe******
OPGary Chin time starts when the issue visa, best time i could say is 14 business days before but make sure you do everything correctly, it also can depend where you go through i always go through Washington DC.
Gary ******
Thank you !! I live in Miami so not sure where it will be processed.
Michael **********
I’m a going through the METV process now. One question I am trying to clarify. Am I able to come back into Thailand for another 60 day (with possible 30 day extension) if I enter the country a few days prior to the original 6 month visa expiring which would essentially give me 8 months (or 9 months with final extension) on the METV. In other words, are you able to enter Thailand and stay beyond the 6 month period because your final entry occurred prior to the 6 month visa expiring. Appreciate and insights from others who may have attempted this with their METV.
Kye *****
Michael Donnelly everything I've read is that you have 6 months to enter and then can stay 60 days from entry date. I don't know if it applies to METV or only visa exempt entries, but I've heard they seem to cap total stay at 157 days in a calendar year just to make sure only retirement visa folks are staying long enough to qualify as tax residents.
helpe******
OPMichael Donnelly I havent did it before myself so I will wait and let someone else chime in
Megan *********
What is METV?
helpe******
OPMegan P Clay Multiple entry tourist visa good for 6 months but must exit and re enter every 60 days if you do not do a 30 day extension
Alan *****
Do the funds in your bank account have to be in a current account. Or can they be in a limited access account. Tia
helpe******
OPAlan Bow mine was in my current checking account
Kim **********
METV 6 months ??
is that right ?
is that right ?
helpe******
OPKim Geoffrey correct can extend 30 days extra at end of the 60 days but will have to exit and re enter.
Kim **********
helper
this is the visa that my husband and I are applying for soon
would it be okay if you DM so i could ask a few questions
*****
thanks this is the visa that my husband and I are applying for soon
would it be okay if you DM so i could ask a few questions
helpe******
OPKim Geoffrey dm sent
helpe******
OPKey things I did was take a passport style photo with white background. Have arrival and departure tickets. Had my condo lease for 60 days and 6 months both, showed 4 months of bank account since it was done at end of month right before August, took picture of bio data on passport, took picture of driver license for proof of location. Also if this helps bank account wasn't under $8k any of the months but was told $2k was what they were looking for.
Grant ******************
How long did the approval process take?
helpe******
OPGrant Zed Man Wilson submitted 28 July approved 5 August.
Nikki *******
Hi! Could you let me know what you provided for "3. Document indicating current location (e.g., valid visa, receipt(s)/proof(s) of payment of airline tickets or accommodation, etc.)*"? I'm not flying directly from the U.S. to Thailand, so my airline tickets won't make sense to submit
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