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What should I do when my METV expires while in Thailand? Can I renew it or do I have to return home?

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Aug 10, 2018

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Question: What happens/what do I do when my METV expires and I am in Thailand. Do I have to go back to my home country and get another visa? Or can I get another METV in Thailand?

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When your Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) expires while you are in Thailand, you cannot obtain another METV within Thailand. You have to return to your home country or apply for a Single Entry Tourist Visa at a Thai Embassy or Consulate in a neighboring country. Renewing or applying for another METV is not possible while you are in Thailand. It is recommended to handle visa matters before the expiration to avoid complications.

Mark *********

Be aware that going to Australia even for a holiday is difficult ,even getting a holiday visa ,if you are a resident of certain countries

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Mark *********

Unfortunately people come here and don’t want to go home lol

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Mark *********

You would be surprised as I said it depends where you are from

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Robert *******

Can not be more difficult and stressful as a Tourist Visa for Thailand.

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Robert *******

You can not get Tourist Visa inside Thailand.

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Robert *******

Correct.

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Also I could squeeze another 90 days out of a METV by doing a border run 1 day before expiration correct?

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Robert *******

yes

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So I could say go to malayasia and get a SETV from there for thailand?

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You can apply at a Thai Embassy/Consulate in neighbor countries for a Single Entry Tourist Visa.

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Got ya

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If you don't like to visit Perth Australia and only want the METV, yes.

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So I would have to fly back to my home country and get another METV then fly back to Thailand?

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Robert *******

You can only get the METV in your country of residence or in Perth Australia.

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