Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa (METV)
Travellers who need repeated tourist entries to Thailand within a set period, filed from their country of residence.
Typically 6 months of visa validity with unlimited entries during that window.
Each entry normally receives permission to stay of up to 60 days.
Eligibility and documents
- Proof of residence in the country where you file
- Financial evidence as required by that mission (commonly 6 months of bank statements)
- A travel plan showing why multiple entries are needed
- Passport validity covering the full requested visa period
Application process
- Check whether the Thai mission in your jurisdiction issues METV — not all do
- File through the e-Visa system with financial and residence evidence
- On approval, read the per-entry stay condition printed on the visa
Extension of stay in Thailand
Each entry may be extended by up to 30 days on form TM.7, but using METV for continuous long-term residence often draws questions at the border.
Common pitfalls
- Filing outside your country of residence, a common ground for refusal
- Treating 6 months of validity as 6 months of continuous stay
- Forgetting that the last entry before expiry still receives its own stay period from the entry date
FAQ — Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa (METV)
Who can apply for the Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa (METV)?
Travellers who need repeated tourist entries to Thailand within a set period, filed from their country of residence.
What is the difference between visa validity and permitted stay?
Typically 6 months of visa validity with unlimited entries during that window. — Each entry normally receives permission to stay of up to 60 days.
Which documents are required?
Proof of residence in the country where you file · Financial evidence as required by that mission (commonly 6 months of bank statements) · A travel plan showing why multiple entries are needed · Passport validity covering the full requested visa period
What is the application process?
Check whether the Thai mission in your jurisdiction issues METV — not all do → File through the e-Visa system with financial and residence evidence → On approval, read the per-entry stay condition printed on the visa
How do I extend my stay in Thailand?
Each entry may be extended by up to 30 days on form TM.7, but using METV for continuous long-term residence often draws questions at the border.
What are the most common reasons for refusal?
Filing outside your country of residence, a common ground for refusal · Treating 6 months of validity as 6 months of continuous stay · Forgetting that the last entry before expiry still receives its own stay period from the entry date
Which authority decides the application?
Thai embassies and consulates abroad. — every approval is at the discretion of the deciding officer; we do not guarantee outcomes.
How much does your service cost?
Fees depend on the visa category, document volume and filing location. Contact our team by phone, LINE or email for a quotation for your case.
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Contact us →Sources: Thai e-Visa (MFA) · Immigration Bureau — criteria, processing times and permitted stay can change by official announcement, and every approval is at the discretion of the deciding officer. Please verify with the responsible authority before acting.
Official sources referenced
- • สำนักงานตรวจคนเข้าเมือง (immigration.go.th)
- • ระบบ e-Visa กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ (thaievisa.go.th)
- • กรมการจัดหางาน — ใบอนุญาตทำงาน (doe.go.th)
- • สำนักงานคณะกรรมการส่งเสริมการลงทุน BOI (boi.go.th)
Government fees and processing times on this page were last verified in July 2026 by our Notarial Services Attorneys registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand. Figures follow published agency schedules, may change without notice, and actual turnaround depends on each authority's queue. Please reconfirm with the issuing authority before you file.