- This type of visa is issued to applicants who wish to enter Thailand only for tourism purposes.
- STV visa holders will initially be permitted to stay in Thailand for up to 90 days, including the quarantine period.
- The extension of stay can be requested at the Immigration Bureau in Thailand up to 2 times for a maximum of 90 days per extension on each occasion.
- The maximum stay in total, therefore, shall not exceed 270 days, including the quarantine period.
- The current end date of the STV scheme is September 30, 2022.
- The visa holder cannot switch to, for example, a non-immigrant type visa.
Updated information The Thai Embassies and Consulates are currently only issuing the normal 60-day tourist visa (SETV) and the special tourist visa (STV). Kindly contact your local Thai consulate to check if they are still issuing this visa.
