Will I face issues at customs if I chose the wrong visa type while applying for the CoE?

@Bobby *******

hi bobby, why do you not recommend stv? I was planning to make use of it for a longer stay. I know it’s being withdrawn later, but London embassy says I can still get 90days + one 90day extension when in Thailand before they phase it out. Any advice appreciated

@Lex ****

. I don't like it because it's too rigid. As the last extension is September 29, it's only good now up to December 28. If you plan to come now, and definitely leave before Dec 28, it's fine. Don't believe any stories that agents can fix it up in Thailand. Agents will not touch it

@Bobby *******

thanks Bobby that’s great info. It’ll work for me luckily as this trip will actually just be 5.5 months 🙏

@Lex ****

The STV is being phased out as of Sept AND

if you enter the country after July 3rd, you can't get ANY extension on an STV, just the 90 day entry stamp :/

It also can't be used to switch to another type of visa inside the country.

All in all it's a TERRIBLE visa choice. Unless you're gonna come here, spend 9 months and then go back to where they come from, then it's okay.

@Tod ********

Cheers Tod, good advice. I’m one of the few who it should work well for then. Into Thailand start of July, do one extension taking me through to December when I will return to UK anyway for Xmas.