Answered3 days ago
Why does my Thailand METV start date reflect the approval date instead of my flight date?
Finally, 26 days after submitting my Thailand METV (Multiple Entry Tourist Visa) application, my visa was approved. However, as has been mentioned many times on this forum before, the visa's start date was set to the day it was approved by the consulate. Even though my flight to Thailand is 30 days away and the embassy was aware of this, they still set the validity start date to the approval date, which effectively reduces my 6-month visa validity to 5 months.
Finally, 26 days after submitting my METV (Multy Entry) application, my visa was approved. However, as has been mentioned many times on this forum before, the visa's start date was set to the day it was approved by the consulate. Even though my flight to Thailand is 30 days away and the embassy was aware of this, they still set the validity start date to the approval date, which effectively reduces my 6-month visa validity to 5 months.
It's ok. for me.. just sharing this to remind anyone applying for the new e-visa that if you need to use the full duration of the visa, you should submit your application no earlier than 3 to 4 weeks before your flight date.
Finally, 26 days after submitting my METV (Multy Entry) application, my visa was approved. However, as has been mentioned many times on this forum before, the visa's start date was set to the day it was approved by the consulate. Even though my flight to Thailand is 30 days away and the embassy was aware of this, they still set the validity start date to the approval date, which effectively reduces my 6-month visa validity to 5 months.
It's ok. for me.. just sharing this to remind anyone applying for the new e-visa that if you need to use the full duration of the visa, you should submit your application no earlier than 3 to 4 weeks before your flight date.
Answer summary
A user shares their experience of receiving a Thailand METV (Multiple Entry Tourist Visa) and highlights a common issue regarding the visa's validity start date, which begins on the approval date rather than the date of travel. This effectively shortens the validity period of the visa. Other users comment, confirming that all visas start from the issuance date and discussing the implications for planning travel. The original poster advises applicants to submit their visa applications 3 to 4 weeks prior to their flight to ensure they utilize the full visa duration.
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Steve *******
All visas are valid to use from their issue date
Peter *********
Een toeristen visum van 60 dagen gaat pas in bij aankomst
Neil *******
Was that 26 days including weekends or 26 working days?
Ertuğrul *********
OPNeil Haigh yes
Neil *******
Ertuğrul Açıkgöz yes what?
26 days including weekend's?
Ups sorry you didn't apply from the uk 🙃
26 days including weekend's?
Ups sorry you didn't apply from the uk 🙃
PatientSq**********
Neil Haigh he paid on September 24 so we can do some minor calculations and safely infer 26 calendar days
Mange **********
One thing I hate about this, i applied for 27 of october to 20 april. Then I got 13 oktober to 10 of April. 🙄🤦♂️. 10 Days before when it's my birthday and the sonkran. 🤷♂️
Bob ******
Mange Olovsson You can still be there for April 20th - just leave a little before the 10th and reenter for another 60 days or leave less than 90 days before the 20th, reenter for 60 then extend for 30..
Jørgen ********
Mange Olovsson that only mene that you have to ENTER Thailand before 10 of april.
You have to start to understand, that a visa is only used to enter Thailand..
when you enter, you get 60 days "permition to stay" (60 days from the day you enter)
You have to start to understand, that a visa is only used to enter Thailand..
when you enter, you get 60 days "permition to stay" (60 days from the day you enter)
Ronny *********
If you you should submit your application no earlier than 3 to 4 weeks before your flight date. You risk that the visa is not cleared before your flight date
Jared **********
Ronny Liekens well except that some embassies tell you to apply 6 weeks prior to departure
The proactive approach would be contacting the embassy you are applying at if you are trying to make full use of the 6 month window METV’s are valid for
The proactive approach would be contacting the embassy you are applying at if you are trying to make full use of the 6 month window METV’s are valid for
Sean ****************
Everyone knows that’s how it works if you have a single entry visa that starts when you land but the multiple entry starts when it gets accepted everyone knows this buddy
Phil ********
@Sean ***************
Clearly he didn't know - 'Buddy'Sean ****************
Phil Wilson if you’re applying for visas, do you think you need to research and find out before you apply? Let’s be honest mate
Hope you’re well “buddy”
Hope you’re well “buddy”
Phil ********
@Sean ***************
Come on, most Thai websites, including those for visas are as clear as mud.............vis a vis ............ please supply 3 months bank statements when only one upload is allowed.Jared **********
@Sean ***************
a single entry is only valid for 3 months from when it’s issued, which you are granted a single 60 day entryMETV is valid for 6 months with unlimited entries during that 6 month window
Ralph *******
Jared Jernegan But with METV the 6 months starts from the date of issue.
Graham ********
Ertugrul, may I ask how long it is before you leave? I have applied for a METV but don't leave until 15 Dec and wonder how long before you leave they are issuing the visa.
Roger **********
One of the biggest guesses, for any visa application and "business days" for processing accross the globe, is determining which local and and Thailand public holidays are going to be followed by the corresponding embassies in a specific country. Also, depends on high/low season of applications. This does affect the timing of application submission and visa notice.
Ertuğrul *********
OPGraham Moncar 20 th Nov
Базар*****
Это у тебя разрешение на въезд..
В указанные сроки ты можешь въехать..
А, срок прибывания будет начинаться, с момента, когда офицер поставить штамп по прибытию..
Можешь не волноваться, что тебя обманули..
🥱
В указанные сроки ты можешь въехать..
А, срок прибывания будет начинаться, с момента, когда офицер поставить штамп по прибытию..
Можешь не волноваться, что тебя обманули..
🥱
John **********
All visas are valid from the date they are issued. That's how it works
Roger **********
@John *********
... and the website of the local Thailand embassy/consulate that will process the visa normally provides an indicative time for submitting the application. Some even provide an indicative time for their current processing, based on averages and numbers of applications received.Activity
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