Thailand visas: METV and DTV guides
DTV Only in Your Home Country: New Rules From 31 Aug 2026
Since 31 August 2026 you can file a DTV only at the Thai mission of the country where you are a citizen or permanent resident. Here is who is affected and what to do instead.
METV Cost 2026: $200 Consular Fee + Service from $300
What the Thailand multiple entry tourist visa really costs in 2026: the consular fee, our service from $300, extensions at 1,900 THB per entry and the filing trip.
METV Thailand 2026: Multiple Entry Tourist Visa Guide
METV is a Thai tourist visa valid for 6 months, with 60 days per entry and a 30-day extension on each entry. Here are the 2026 rules, documents and timeline.
Thailand Visa Exemption 30 Days (2026): SETV, METV or DTV?
From 15 September 2026 most visitors get 30 visa-free days, not 60. Here is how the extension, SETV, METV and DTV compare, and which one fits your plan.
Where to Apply for METV Abroad: Vietnam, Indonesia (2026)
You apply for METV from outside Thailand, at the mission that covers your current location. Here is where to go if you are not in your home country, and the trip plan.
DTV Extensions & Staying 5 Years Legally in Thailand
How DTV extensions work: the 180+180 mechanic, re-entry, re-proving funds, and staying compliant so you can live in Thailand legally for the full five years.
Top 9 Reasons DTV Visas Get Rejected (and Fixes)
The nine most common reasons DTV applications get rejected — unseasoned funds, weak work proof, filing outside your home country, no criminal record certificate and more — each with a clear fix.
DTV Visa Cost in 2026: What You Really Pay Over Five Years
A clear 2026 breakdown of the DTV visa cost — the ~$340 consular fee, our service from ฿8,000, extensions and hidden costs, and the five-year total.
Where to Apply for Your DTV in 2026: Best Country to Submit
Since 31 August 2026 you can file a DTV only where you are a citizen or permanent resident. Where to apply, what Vietnam still accepts, and what to do abroad.