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Will I encounter any issues with immigration if I use a METV for my six-month trip to Thailand?
Hi iam planning my first 6 month trip to Thailand , I was planning on METV 6 months , just to see how i get on with my stay , get bored or not ,village life , will I get any problems with immigration with this kind of tourist visa as iam 60 years of age and can apply for a retirement visa, as I said iam tipping my toes in first, if all goes well then a dtv or non o visa.
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The user is planning a six-month trip to Thailand using a Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) and is concerned about potential immigration issues, especially considering they are over 60 and could apply for a retirement visa. Comments from the community indicate that there should be no problems entering Thailand with a METV, though it's noted that the Non-O visa requires annual renewal.
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Aileen **********
Just remember non o visa has to be renewed each year at your cost.
Alan ******
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John **********
You won't have any problems with the multiple entry tourist visa
Pete *******
No issues arriving with a METV.
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