Dear editors,
Because the visa file has not yet been amended with regard to the new Tourist Visa, I want to know whether the new Tourist Visa is sufficient for a stay of 6 to 7 months in Thailand? Of course with visa run(s) and extensions.
With kind regards,
Henk
Dear Henk,
With the new METV (Multi Entry Tourist Visa) you should even be able to bridge a period of almost 9 months. Not uninterrupted, of course, because the necessary "border runs" and an extension are needed. Moreover, you will also lose a few days due to the application, presentation and the time to travel to Thailand, but I think that an 8,5 month should be quite feasible in practice.
The METV is valid for 6 months and with each entry you get 60 days of stay. At least every 60 days, so a "border run". To get the most out of your visa you can make one last “border run” just before the end of the validity period (perhaps take a few days before to avoid surprises such as illness, closures or whatever).
You will then obtain a final stay of 60 days with that visa, so that you already bridge a period of almost 8 months with that visa. Nobody has experience with it at the moment, but normally you should be able to extend that last period of 60 days at immigration by 30 days. (Costs 1900 Baht)
At the moment I don't see any reports that this is not possible. With that last extension you could stay in Thailand for almost 9 months (in theory). This visa is therefore sufficient for 6-7 months. Requirements to obtain the new visa. Tourist Visa Multiple Entry:
The validity of this visa is 6 months from the day of application. The cost of this visa is 150 euros, only cash payment and to be paid upon application.
- Valid passport (6 months from the day of visa application).
- Copy of the passport (page with photo).
- Copy of the flight details or airline ticket.
- Two recent matching passport photos.
- Fully completed and signed application form.
- Copy of bank statement with a positive balance of 5.000 euros*.
- Employer's statement (if an independent copy of the Chamber of Commerce not older than 6 months).
- Copy of the ticket of the 1st exit from Thailand (plane/train/boat/bus, etc.).
- Copy of the 1st hotel night in Thailand.
- Copy of residence permit (not for Dutch passport holders).
* Financial Overview. This overview must show that you have sufficient means to avoid financial problems during your stay in Thailand.
Accepted:
- bank statement with your name, current balance and income
Not accepted:
- annual statement
- only credit and debit
- bank statement without name
- bank statement without current balance
- bank statement with black stripes
www.royalthaiconsulateamsterdam.nl/index.php/visa-service/visum-onderwerpen
Apparently you will also have to prove the first exit…. at least that's what it says. At the moment I do not know anyone who has submitted the application and I am therefore waiting for the first experiences with this.
Regards,
RonnyLatPhrao
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