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@Lisa *******************
Not official yet. Shouldn't be given as official advice.
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@Tod ********
The main difference is that the SETV's enter before date is irrelevant once you enter, whereas it's still important for the METV, since the date is crucial to get the last border run to get 9 months. That's the part a lot have difficulty figuring out.
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@Tod ********
Ah, okay. Didn't read all of your post. Was mostly pointing that out to the OP, since it's crucial part, and tagged you to make sure it was correct.
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@Tod ********
@Ben ********
And I believe, contrary to a SETV, the METV starts the moment it's issued by the embassy (not when you enter). If you get the visa but then enter Thailand 2 months after you get it, you won't be able to get the full 9 months.
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If you want to make sure that you have an up-to-date form, get it in paper format at immigration. I never use online forms, since like everything online, they very well might be outdated.
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@Kaz **********
There is still no 90-day stamp when leaving the country. It's an exit stamp.
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@Ellie ******
Very thorough response, thank you.

Regarding going from a COVID extension to a Non-Immigrant visa inside the country, do you remember any past reports in the group of it being possible in Chiang Mai?
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"Date of issue" or "Valid from" / "Valid until" or "Enter before" / and "Length of stay" are 3 different things

- Valid from: when visa was issued to you by the embassy/IO

- Valid until: last day you can enter Thailand with the visa

- Length of stay: length of stay allowed with visa (doesn't include possible extensions)
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@Antonia *****
Normally it's doable, but like Ellie said, definitely confirm with your school beforehand.