DTV, retirement, LTR or Privilege per eligibility.

How can I obtain the service charges?

Send your nationality, entry type and permitted-stay date for review and request a written quotation. Embassy and Immigration fees are shown separately at published rates.

Is the STV available?

DTV, retirement, LTR or Privilege per eligibility.

Send your nationality, entry type and permitted-stay date for review and request a written quotation. Embassy and Immigration fees are shown separately at published rates.

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Thailand Visa Services for Foreigners — Special Tourist Visa (STV): Current Status and Alternatives

The Special Tourist Visa (STV) was a temporary COVID-19 measure and is no longer accepted. For long stays, consider current categories such as the DTV, retirement Non-O, LTR or Thailand Privilege.

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Thailand Visa Services for Foreigners — Special Tourist Visa (STV): Current Status and Alternatives

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The Special Tourist Visa (STV) was a temporary COVID-19 measure and is no longer accepted. For long stays, consider current categories such as the DTV, retirement Non-O, LTR or Thailand Privilege.

This page states the real status so you do not apply for the wrong category. Financial figures are government criteria under Immigration orders and Ministry of Foreign Affairs notices, which may change; check the latest notice before filing. Approval is at officials' discretion.

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Current status

The STV has ended; there is no new application route.

Long-stay alternatives

DTV for remote work and specified activities, retirement Non-O, LTR for highly qualified applicants, or Thailand Privilege.

Beware of offers

Anyone still offering STV processing should be treated with suspicion.

Check nationality

Visa exemption and tourist visa rules differ by nationality; check the latest notices.

Frequently asked questions

Is the STV available?: No, it has ended.
Alternatives?: DTV, retirement, LTR or Privilege per eligibility.
STV offers?: Be suspicious.
How can I obtain the service charges?: Send your nationality, entry type and permitted-stay date for review and request a written quotation. Embassy and Immigration fees are shown separately at published rates.

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Special Tourist Visa (STV): Current Status and Alternatives — document pathway by nationality

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