@Mehran *****

, I haven't done it yet

@Philip *****

, Yes, I was just there and was denied a Visa. They said they can only issue a SETV if the applicant did not spend more than 90 days in Thailand in that same year.

However, the consul was super nice and communicated a lot with the embassy in Manila to try to issue me a visa nonetheless.

Despite having more than enough funds, they additionally wanted an invitation letter from a Thai resident. When I provided that, they asked for a letter of employment. When I told them I have my own business (in Europe), they wanted to see financial statements of my company. At that point, I did not proceed.

Having said that, I think if you have spent less than 90 days in Thailand this year, getting a visa will not be an issue. But bring enough time with you. It might take a week to get a visa.

Thanks for the info. Will go there in November, so I will be safe, at least for now :)

@Emily ******

Any updates? I am going to Cebu soon and wanted to get a Single Entry Tourist Visa there as well. Did you get the Visa? How long did it take?

I recommend you to double check. Maybe for US citizens the rules are different, but I was told you can only get a METV if you're Australian or have official residence in Australia.

Thanks again Tod.

Thanks James. I really don't wanna go to Chang Watthan as well. Another thing is, that the guy told me, I have to go to Chang Watthana as well to get a Re-Entry permit, if I want to travel and that I coult not get it at the Airport. Do you have experience with that? Or maybe

@Tod ********

knows about this too?

Thanks

@Tod ********

. As always, very good and detailled info.

Thanks Tod!

The question is not if I must, but rather if I even can. Google results only talk about every other kind of visa, but not a re-entry on the METV. I just want to make sure, that they will give me a re-entry permit.