What is the process and requirements for obtaining a METV in Thailand for long-term stays?

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METV Visa Question:

Hi...I'm Ken - a traditional 6 month tourist visitor to Thailand.  Had to pay a 10k bribe to BKK immigration recently to come in from a recent visa run or they would send me back to where I'd come form.  They said they Red Flagged my passport for needing a long-term visa the next time I visit.

- The Retirement Visa doesn't work for me because I'm rather mobile and after getting one I'd be forced to return to TH in person to renew at a certain time each year.

Been looking into the METV....

If I understand it right
- It allows for a 6 month stay.
- I'm allowed to stay the first time 60 days...which can be extended an additional 30 days.
- Then I can return after a visa run and start the process over.

Questions:
- Has anyone in this group ever gotten one of these?
- Do I understand it right?

Ask Thailand · Answer

Ken is seeking advice on the METV (Multiple Entry Tourist Visa) after experiencing issues with immigration in Thailand, including being red flagged following a visa run. He understands that the METV allows for a 6-month stay, with an initial 60 days plus a possible 30-day extension, but is unsure about its suitability for his situation. The community responds with insights about the risks of being red flagged, implications of using a tourist visa, and alternatives such as the DTV visa.

Steve ******* · Answer

Ask in Thailand Visa Advice | DTV | Retirement & More  instead.

This group is dedicated to DTVs

Bob ********** · Answer

You can get up to 9 months if done right but I believe you have to apply in your home country

David ******** · Answer

Don't do multiple, do DTV

Kool ******* · Answer

Just because you buy a tourist visa in no guarantee they will let you in.

Brandon ************ · Answer

If you're already flagged in the system, a multiple entry tourist visa still isn't going to do much to help you get in. They've already basically told you they don't consider you a tourist anymore, so coming back with a tourist visa isn't likely to help

Bunny ***** · Answer

Vip entry is only 3000 baht. Lols

Tim *********** · Answer

At BKK airport immigration they took 10k from you to let you in ? On which legal base they did that ?

Dca ***** · Answer

Well, this is a DTV E–Visa Centric Facebook Group, and with that 10k Baht already paid, which is nearly the DTV E–Visa Fee, so if you have 500k Baht (or equivalent)+ in a bank account, then perhaps apply for a DTV E–Visa, as it is Multiple Entry for 5 Years vs. just a 6 Month Multiple Entry Tourist E–Visa

John ********** · Answer

Yes you understand it but it's purpose is tourism.  If you are not using it for that purpose its not going to help,  and you will struggle to get it multiple times

Raed **** · Answer

Yes it's easy and simple i didn't alot of times but i wasn't red flagged before,,,

What is the process and requirements for obtaining a METV in Thailand for long-term stays?

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