Thread: Thai Immigration Introduces New 6 Month Multiple Entry Tourist Visa

Originally Posted by Phuketrichard

Interesting

are you thin skinned or seppo ?

really couldn't give a fcuk how toddles comes across - he likes KIZZ fer fcuks sake

as long as he gives good info

it is only a web board after all

Originally Posted by Phuketrichard

Baldrick i dont give a flying fuck what u think :-)
yea, he gives good info but he aint always right


Reply from letter to Thai embassy in Phnom Pehn;


Thank you for your email. Yes, a Cambodian would be able to apply for the METV in November. Please see the following.


THAILAND'S TOURIST VISAÂ
Tourist Visa (TR) may be granted to short term visitors who intend to stay in Thailand for 60 days per trip or less.
Types of Tourist Visa and Validity:
Single-Entry Tourist Visa: valid for entering Thailand once within 3 months from the date of application. The period of stay is 60 days maximum.
Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa (enforced on 13 Nov 2015): valid for entering Thailand within 6 months from the date of application. The period of stay is 60 days maximum per stay. The Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa holder may enter Thailand again as long as the visa is still valid.
Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa will only be granted to Cambodian nationals orthose with proof of permanent residence in Cambodia.


7. Application fee (Cash only in US Dollars – Non-refundable):
Single-Entry Tourist Visa: $40
Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa: $200


NOtE; heres something else


ACMECS SINGLE VISA (for entering Thailand and Cambodia)Â
What is ACMECS Single Visa? Â
ACMECS Single Visa allows nationals of 35 countries* to enter both Thailand and Cambodia for the purpose of tourism, under the same visa, with single validity for each country. ACMECS Single Visa can be applied at Thai or Cambodia consulates/embassies, subject to pre-clearance from both sides. Visa fee collected at the point of application is similar to normal tourist visa fee of that country, and additional fee, similar to normal tourist visa fee of the other country, will be collected at the international border checkpoint of the other country. ACMECS Single Visa allows applicants to save time for visa application process for both countries.
List of 35 Countries* of which their citizens can apply for ACMECS Single Visa Â
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bahrain, Canada, People’s Republic of China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany,  Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, India, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Luxembourg , Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Portugal, Qatar, Spain, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America Â

[edit] Changed the color so now I can read it.This appears to apply only to Cambodians and those with Cambodian PR.

Yep

and heres one for Italians, i think that this new visa will ONLY be available to be issued in ur home country



Thai visas, residency and work permits - Thailand Forum - Page 2

New METV requirements in Italy - Thai visas, residency and work permits - Thailand Forum

Originally Posted by Phuketrichard

yea, he gives good info but he aint always right

Never said I'm always right, not in any post, on any forum out on the inter-web.

It appears no matter which embassy you check with no one can get the 6 month 'wonder visa' until after the 13th of Nov.

Like everything to do with visas, all the thai embassies/consulates scattered around the world, each seems to be making up their own rules as far as who can buy the visa, what the financial requirements are, etc.

I had hoped (foolishly, I know) that this visa would be sold as easily as double, triple entry Thai tourist visas are the world over.. Alas, that would not appear to be the case..

So Richard, are you ready to admit your friend who has "lived off and on in Thailand for over 10 years" and "knows what visa is what" might have been wrong? I still bet he got a triple entry 6 month tourist visa.

FWIW: I just checked quite a few websites of the Thai Consulates in the US (Chicago, Portland, New York, L/A, Coral Gables, Houston) and not a single one of them have updated info on this new "METV" dealy.

You may not say ur always right, but u surely do try an come across as ur word is law an for me it get s a bit tiring.
so even thou i post 2 instances about the new visa u still hold that i am wrong and lied

he is NOT wrong, he got the visa, spoke with him on skype last night.

OK< enough about this, i wont reply anymore

Christ dude, I'm not tryin' to run you off the thread, nor am I tryin' to "tire you out" either.

I mean, if I got an email from Amsterdam saying they don't offer that visa yet, how did your friend manage to get one already? That's all I wanna know.. Ask him to scan it, post it and I'll come on here and say I was wrong. Sheesh, you talked to him via skype last nite, he coulda held his passport up to the camera and you coulda done a low-res screen capture. I don't know why you'd take anything I've said as a personal slight. Honestly, you seem pretty clued in about visa related stuff.

It is interesting to note in every other thai related forum on the inter-web (which are also beating this topic to death), not a single person has claimed to have gotten one if these "6 month wonder visas" yet.

FWIW: IN both instances the links you provided show the visa isn't available yet.
Cambodia; "Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa (enforced on 13 Nov 2015)"
Rome; "13 novembre 2015"

Or am I mis-remembering what I've read?

Originally Posted by toddaniels

Or am I mis-remembering what I've read?

Smoking ganja affects short-term memory...Or is it long-term?...Fook, I can't remember...

Okay, because I'm just a nosy prick, I emailed the Royal Thai Consulates in Denver, Chicago, Miami, Houston, Portland & Atlanta.

Let's see what any of them say about this 6 month 'wonder visa'.

I'll get to the bottom of this conundrum if it kills them..

DARN IT; I forgot to change my email font from comic sans. Do you think that will affect the accuracy of their answers?

Tod do keep up the good work on behalf of those less fortunate individuals who find the visa requirements such a minefield.
Richard chill mate. I do not doubt the sincerity of your friends assertion, but having checked with UK consulates by phone they are still in the dark on this.

I checked because it may be a fall back option for me as I navigate the more stringent retirement options and related hoops to be jumped through.

This is what I got back so far;
Chicago:

Dear Mr. Daniels,
Greetings from Consulate General of Thailand.
Thank you for your email. Here are more details about METV :
1. Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) is an addition to the already existing 60 days tourist visa, and will be effective from 13 November 2015 onwards.
2.The METV is applicable to tourists of all nationalities wishing to travel to Thailand. Applicants can apply for the METV at all Royal Thai Embassies, Consulates-General and Honorary Consulates worldwide.
3. The application fee is 5,000 THB. The fee in US dollars will be announced at the earliest opportunity.
4. METV will have visa validity of 6 months , with the duration of stay in Thailand of up to 60 days per visit.
Please follow our facebook or website for updates about METV.
Consular Section,
Royal Thai Consulate-General , Chicago

Houston:

The Houston Consulate has not received any official instructions on its implementation at this time.

Feel free to email any Thai Embassy/Consulate you want to and check..

I haven't heard back from the other one's yet. So that's all I got back so far..

Knowledge is power, especially with anything thai...

Originally Posted by baldrick

he likes KIZZ fer fcuks sake

baldrick; THAT comment was totally unnecessary! I should red you for illegal use of Z's!

Two more replies. .

Denver;

Hello Tod,
So far we have not received anything in writing yet. When are you planning to arrive Thailand? So let me know so we can schedule you to come in our office.

Thank you

Atlanta:

We are aware that it is coming but do not have specific instructions yet.
Eed

It is also of interest to note, even though Phuketrichard said that he believed these 'wonder visas' needed to be had in your own country. Point number 2 from the Thai Consulate in Chicago seems to be a pretty darned accurate translation of the thai version of the law regarding this new visa;

2.The METV is applicable to tourists of all nationalities wishing to travel to Thailand. Applicants can apply for the METV at all Royal Thai Embassies, Consulates-General and Honorary Consulates worldwide.

Now just because Chicago is actually following the thai rule the way it was written doesn't mean other consulates are or will as evidenced by the whacky interpretation of the thai consulates in both Rome and Cambodia.

Once available, looks will be popular visa. Assuming back to back, allows stay for a year with 6 no cost border crossings for 10k baht.

May have missed it but is there any financial requirement?

^Once available and a 6 month teething period

Originally Posted by toddaniels

Originally Posted by Phuketrichard

from my friend in Europe

I got the new 6 months multi visa in Amsterdam.

So, he's already BOUGHT a 5000baht 6 month multi-entry tourist visa?

I thought according to everything on every website it said they're available AFTER Nov 13?

Anyway to get him to scan or take a pic of this "wonder visa"?

Be easy if they just gave 90 days visa free like some other countries.

here is the whole letter from the Thai Embassy in PP:
make of it what you want

Thank you for your email. Yes, a Cambodian would be able to apply for the METV in November. Please see the following.

THAILAND'S TOURIST VISA
Tourist Visa (TR) may be granted to short term visitors who intend to stay in Thailand for60Â days per trip or less.
Types of Tourist Visa and Validity:
Single-Entry Tourist Visa: valid for entering Thailand once within 3 months from the date of application. The period of stay is60 days maximum.
Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa (enforced on 13 Nov 2015): valid for entering Thailand within 6 months from the date of application. The period of stay is60 days maximum per stay. The Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa holder may enter Thailand again as long as the visa is still valid. Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa will only be granted to Cambodian nationals orthose with proof of permanent residence in Cambodia.
Required documents:
1. Visa Application form(s) and photograph(s): Completed and signed Visa Application formand recent photograph(s) (size 3.5x4.5 cm). Most applicants require to present1 Visa Application form and 1 photograph,


2. Passport(valid for no less than 6 months)
3. Travel tickets in and out of Thailand
4.Evidence of adequate finance
Single-Entry Tourist Visa: $1000 per person and $2000 per family
Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa: $8,000 per person (6 months of financial statements)
5. Letter of Employment(compulsory for Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa applicants)
6.Evidence of accommodation booking(compulsory for Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa applicants)
7. Application fee (Cash only in US Dollars – Non-refundable):
Single-Entry Tourist Visa: $40
Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa: $200

Seems more descriptive than anything Todd got from anyone.
also when u take into account the post on thai visa.com about Italy


as to the quote that the visa is available to all nationalities in every thai embassy
ok try an get one in Cambodia if ur not Cambodian.

Also note 95% of Africans can not get a thai visa outside their own country as well as Cambodians and Vietnamese

Thought you left this thread..

I find the Cambodia info interesting. Show 8000US AND a letter of employment (even though working is prohibited on a Tourist Visa), along with evidence of booking your stay somewhere in thailand.

Also that part where it says it's offered to Cambodians and people who have proof of permanent residence in Cambodia is just plain squirrelly. Plus they want 200US for that visa when in reality the posted price is 5000baht (about 140US).

Just saw someone post info about the METV from the Thai Embassy in Finland, different financial threshold than Italy too.

As far as Cambodia issuing something more descriptive. I mean if the consulate doesn't know or hasn't received direction on the visa yet, there's not a lot to really say after that..

P/S; Richard, hows it goin' tryin' to get a scan or pic of the visa your friend got in Amsterdam? Hard after it are you?

From Norwegian Embassy.

From 13 November 2015, Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry valid for 6 months from the issue date with duration of stay up to 60 days per visit will be introduced. Therefore, the existing Tourist Visa with 2 and 3 entries will no longer valid after the introduction of the Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry.
To apply for Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry, following documents must be submitted to the Embassy:
1. Passport with validity of more than 6 months
2. Copy of Passport
3. Completed visa application form
4. Two passport photos
5. Copy of air ticket to Thailand, showing at least two entries into Thailand
6. Copy of residence permit in Norway (for non-Norwegian citizen applicant)*
7. Visa fee of 1,250 NOK in cash

Announcement about Visa | Royal Thai Embassy Oslo, NorwayRoyal Thai Embassy Oslo, Norway

so now we have;

Italy must be resident
Norway must be resident
Finland must be resident
Cambodia must be resident

see a trend here yet?

also on the link above and VERY IMPORTANT

Therefore, the existing Tourist Visa with 2 and 3 entries will no longer valid after the introduction of the Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry.

Interesting that the various embassies and consulates have already made several different interpretations of the rules and costs.
And it is still a few weeks away from implementation.

add another one to the list

Singapore
Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa (enforced on 13 Nov 2015): valid for entering Thailand within 6 months from the date of application. The period of stay is 60 days maximum per stay. The Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa holder may enter Thailand again as long as the visa is still valid. Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa will only be granted to Singaporean nationals or Long-Term Pass Holder of Singapore.

4. Evidence of adequate finance
Single-Entry Tourist Visa: $1000 per person and $2000 per family
Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa: $8,000 per person (6 months of financial statements)
5. Letter of Employment (compulsory for Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa applicants)
6. Evidence of accommodation booking (compulsory for Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa applicants)

Single-Entry Tourist Visa: S$50
Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa: S$250 $180 US

http://www.thaiembassy.sg/visa-matte...s/tourist-visa

Wow , imagine that , just about the same as Cambodia. Wanna bet Laos will follow?

Originally Posted by baldrick

wonder if they will want facebook and gmail passwords next and the police clearance

Nah, a home visit would be more apt.

The plot thickens....
It would appear this 6 month wonder visa has more restrictions than it's worth! As I said earlier only Chicago seems to be sticking to exactly how the listing in the Royal Gazette was worded; stating only that this visa is available from ANY thai consulate/embassy. We'll see what really happens..

Interestingly I can find nothing on either Thai consulate in Lao's websites about this yet. One might think that a bit odd, seeing as hands down they hand out the most tourist visas of any country bordering thailand..

That is quite puzzling because as of Nov 13 there are only going to be two types of tourist visa; a single entry or the METV..

I'll call the MFA again tomorrow and see if they know what's what yet. Despite the fact that it is indeed the MFA which allegedly runs herd over ALL the thai embassies/consulates world-wide, the last time I called them they were dumb as a box 'o rocks about how it's gonna work..