Thailand Tourist Visa and METV

Available to nationals of most countries. No minimum age, no income requirement, no employment proof required. The main requirement is that you demonstrate genuine tourist intent. Repeated METV applications with no apparent tourist purpose, or combined with obvious attempts to live in Thailand long-term, can lead to refusal.

Valid passport (6+ months validity, 2 blank pages). Copy of all passport pages. Recent passport-style photograph (white background, neutral clothing, last 6 months). Proof of outward travel (return flight or onward ticket). Proof of sufficient funds (bank statement). Proof of accommodation (hotel booking for first nights). For employed: employment letter confirming leave approval. For self-employed: business registration documents.

Submit in person at your nearest Thai embassy or consulate, or online via the Thai eVisa system at thaievisa.go.th where available for your country. Processing time varies by embassy and by season, often 3 to 10 business days, though it can take longer during peak periods. Always confirm current timelines with your specific embassy. Fees are paid at the time of application and are non-refundable.

Each entry on a METV gives you up to 60 days. You can exit Thailand and re-enter on the same METV for a fresh 60-day period. The METV is valid for 6 months from the date of issue, not from the date of first entry. Plan your trips to make maximum use of the 6-month validity window. A 30-day extension is available once per entry at any Thai immigration office for 1,900 THB.