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May 21, 2025
7 months ago
Ben **********
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Hi,

When applying for METV from london embassy,

1. For the financial proof, does the 3 months of bank statements all have to show over 20,000 baht for each month or is it just the most recent balance.

2. can i use an cash ISA as proof of funds

3. If my plan is to fly to BKK from uk , return to the uk, and then fly back to BKK over a month later , Should I show all of these flights on the application.

Thanks
May 21, 2025
7 months ago
Vonder *****
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Hi just received DTV from New Zealand. Took about 4 weeks as I had to add some more details, work contract CV etc.

Question

do you need to do 90 day reports? also opening bank acc is possible at all.

Thanks
May 21, 2025
7 months ago
Abe ********
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Hey,

Can anyone point me in the direction of a health insurance cover for expats that will take me with pre existing medical conditions please?

I'm not worried that they won't cover those conditions, but im looking for cover for accidents, cancer, stroke, heart attack etc.

I'm currently in the UK but after 25 years here with my Thai missus, we've decided its almost time to retire back to Thailand. I'm 49 and she's 53. Plan is to make the move next year when I hit the big 50. But unless I can get cover im quite concerned about not having insurance in place in case the worst happens.

I have spoken to one chap, but he said I was unisurable, but im hoping that isn't the case.

Cheers
May 20, 2025
7 months ago
Ken ********
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Question: We are trying to plan for my Thai girlfriend to visit the UK for for the first time, for a short period, probably in the region of 5 days, plus a 7 day cruise to the Norwegian Fjords sandwiched in the middle. She has done group/family travel to the Schengen Zone a couple of times without any visa issues. In an attempt to get the UK Standard Visitor Visa application to go through smoothly, what kind of amount of funds does she need to prove to have in her bank account to satisfy UK immigration requirement for the visa application, bearing in mind she will only be in the UK for about 5 days on this first visit?

Return flight ticket, accommodation booked, having a educated and decent job, own house, family commitments, never overstayed anywhere, seems to tick most other boxes to satisfy the application. Just needing an idea of the amount of funds in her account that she will need to show, to allow the application to go smoothly
May 20, 2025
7 months ago
Al *******
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Bringing my service dog over on the plane with me. Do I have to stop by qouratine in the airport with her paperwork before leaving the airport? Thanks
May 20, 2025
7 months ago
Adam ************
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Your visa application has been cancelled :(

I apply in Warsaw Poland

My road to cancel;

27april - apply for workation visa

28 april - request for additional documets

Document indicating current location: Please upload copy of Polish ID card, both front side and back side. Documents that consists several pages must be merged to a single but multi-paged file.

Financial evidence: amount of no less than 500,000 THB, e.g. bank statements, sponsorship letter : Please upload copy of bank statement (in English) with closing balance min. 500.000 Baht (or equivalent in other currency) for the last month (name of the applicant as an account’s owner, balance and date must be shown).

I send all. Statement in English with 26000 euro.

8may - request for additional documents

Other request documents: Please submit the departure flight details from your most recent visit to Thailand.

I send boarding pass exit from Thailand

12 may - another request

Other request documents: Please upload copy of written statement (signed by an applicant) with information regarding current place of stay/location status. All documents must be in the English language or accompanied by a certified English or Thai translation.

Other request documents: Please upload employment verification letter (in English). The document must be signed (handwritten or electronic signature) by an authorized person and affixed by the seal of the company.

Send both with stamp in pdf.

14 may - additional request. This same docs but photo no pdf...

Other request documents: Please upload a photo of the employment certificate. The certificate must bear the handwritten signature or electronically verified signature of an authorized person, and it must also include the official company seal.

Other request documents: Please upload a photo of the statement of current place of residence. The declaration of current place of residence must bear the handwritten signature or electronically verified signature of the applicant.

Send both

16 may additional request....

Other request documents: Please upload a copy of your departure flight ticket from Thailand corresponding to your most recent stay in the country.

I back to Poland via USA so I send all boarding passes for every flight on route thailand usa Poland.

20 may. Your visa application has been cancelled

Without any reason
May 20, 2025
7 months ago
James ******
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I've read that a spouse visa for uk is around £1900 for my thai wife and can take between 14-18 months, if they visa is unsuccessful do I lose the £1900 and have to pay again when applying next time. Is this information correct and does it take that amount of time any help and information would be appreciated. Also is it better using agents solicitors or doing yourself.
May 20, 2025
7 months ago
James *********
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When applying for my DTV is it okay to apply in the UK with my 500k baht in my Spanish bank as I live in Spain but will be in the UK when applying!

Have read a lot of posts but still can’t quite understand it properly sorry!

Ant advice or help would be much appreciated, thank you 😇
May 20, 2025
7 months ago
Tayyaba *******
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I submitted my DTV application at Thai consulate Dubai with all documents including a bank statement (6 months) and closing balance certificate. I got a request for uploading additional documents which also says "Financial evidence: an amount of no less than 500,000 THB (e.g., bank statements for the last three months, sponsor letter) (The other bank statement to support for 3 months as well.)". I am not sure what do they mean by "other bank statement" since I only have 1 bank account and already uploaded the statement. Can you someone please help or share a similar experience ?
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