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Can an unmarried partner apply for METV sponsorship in Thailand?

Sophie ********
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METV sponsorship for unmarried partner.

Hey people. Has any one got experience applying for METV and sponsoring their partner they cohabit with but arent married?

Is it possible, or is the rejection risk extremely high?
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The Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) does not allow for sponsorship, meaning each applicant must apply and qualify independently. The funding requirement for the METV is generally low, with some reports indicating that as little as 20,000 THB may be sufficient to demonstrate financial stability. It's advisable to directly contact the Thai Embassy to verify the most current requirements.
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Copper*******
Copper*******
Metv is just a 6 month multiple entry visa. Anyone can get it, don't need sponsor, just each apply
Guy **********
Guy **********
You only have to show 20k THB for METV. Just did it, and approved, showed 30k only in one account
Sophie ********
Sophie ********
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Guy Mitchell amazing! Thank you🙏🏻
Dca *****
Dca *****
Best to go by what is specifically stated on the Thai eVisa Website where all METV Applicants input, submit, and would receive their actual METV E–Visa PDF Files and it is Tourist E–Visa financial requirements of:

THB ฿20k Thai Baht

Try to directly contact the Thai Embassy in London for the most recent, updated financial requirements they may specifically have for Multiple Entry Tourist E–Visa (METV), as many Thai Embassies and Thai Consulates have moved away from the old THB ฿200k Thai Baht Financial Requirement for METV's

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Dca *****
Dca *****
Dca *****
Dca *****
Try to directly contact the Thai Embassy in London for the most recent, updated financial requirements they may specifically have for Multiple Entry Tourist E–Visa (METV), as many Thai Embassies and Thai Consulates have moved away from the old THB ฿200k Thai Baht Financial Requirement for METV's
Dca *****
Dca *****
Try to directly contact the Thai Embassy in London for the most recent, updated financial requirements they may specifically have for Multiple Entry Tourist E–Visa (METV), as many Thai Embassies and Thai Consulates have moved away from the old THB ฿200k Thai Baht Financial Requirement for METV's
Sophie ********
Sophie ********
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We are applying from the UK.
Wannikea *********
Wannikea *********
Sophie Mayhew suggest you have a close look at their website for the METV requirements
Wannikea *********
Wannikea *********
Depending on where you're applying I think the METV funding requirement is only 70,000 baht for basically a 9-month visa.
Luc ************
Luc ************
Wannikea Wanblee nope, I had to show 600 euro in my bank account a few months ago when applying for my METV.
Jared **********
Jared **********
Different embassies different requirements, i think mine was 6-7k+ for 3 months
Sophie ********
Sophie ********
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Wannikea Wanblee I thought it was £
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required in bank for 6months
John **********
John **********
There isn't a sponsorship option for the METV. You each need to apply and qualify independently
GreyEle*******
GreyEle*******
Sounds like you are both not Thai. METV is just a tourist visa so you would each need your own visa.
Sophie ********
Sophie ********
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GreyElephant🐘 yes I know we need our own thank you, but i'm asking if anyone has experience in sponsoring their, partner they aren't married to, financially.

Will a partner be accepted if their financial proof is in the other partners account and said partner writes a letter stating they will cover the other financially
Luc ************
Luc ************
Sophie Mayhew financial prove for METV is only 600 euro.

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