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Chiang Mai Visa Guide
Thailand
Tourist Visa (SETV)
Duration
60 days + 30 day extension
Cost
~$40-60 USD
Processing
2-5 business days at embassy
How to Apply
- 1.Apply at Thai embassy/consulate in your home country or nearby
- 2.Submit documents and fee
- 3.Wait 2-5 business days
- 4.Receive visa sticker in passport
- 5.Enter Thailand within 3 months of issue
Required Documents
- ✓Valid passport
- ✓Completed visa application form
- ✓Passport photos (2)
- ✓Bank statements showing ~$700+
- ✓Flight itinerary
- ✓Hotel booking or accommodation proof
Can I extend?
Yes — +30 days. Visit any Thai immigration office. Fee 1,900 THB (~$55). Takes same day.
Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV)
Duration
6 months, 60 days per entry
Cost
~$80-120 USD
Processing
3-7 business days
How to Apply
- 1.Apply at Thai embassy
- 2.Show proof of multiple trips
- 3.Pay higher fee
- 4.Receive 6-month METV
- 5.Each entry gives 60 days
Required Documents
- ✓All SETV documents
- ✓Proof of multiple trips planned
- ✓Higher bank balance (~$3,000+)
Can I extend?
Yes — +30 days per entry. Same as SETV extension.
Long Term Resident Visa (LTR)
Duration
10 years
Cost
~$500-1,000 USD
Processing
1-2 months
How to Apply
- 1.Apply through BOI (Board of Investment)
- 2.Submit extensive documentation
- 3.Wait 1-2 months for approval
- 4.Pay visa fee
Required Documents
- ✓Proof of income/assets
- ✓Investment documents if applicable
- ✓Health insurance
- ✓Background check
By Nationality
🇺🇸United States
Recommended: SETV or METV
No VoA for US. Apply at embassy or consulate.
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Recommended: SETV or METV
Apply at embassy. METV good for visa runs.
🇪🇺European Union
Recommended: SETV
Most EU countries same process. Apply at embassy.
🇦🇺Australia
Recommended: SETV or METV
Apply at Thai embassy in Canberra or consulates.
🇸🇬Singapore
Recommended: SETV or border runs
SG passport gets 30-day exemption. Extend 30 days, then border run.