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Can Retirees Apply for a METV in the UK Without a Government Pension?

Michael ********
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Can you get a METV in the UK if you are retired ? and don’t receive a government pension yet. ?
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Yes, retirees in the UK can apply for a Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) without receiving a government pension. They need to fulfill specific requirements such as having a valid passport, meeting financial evidence criteria, and providing proof of accommodation and legal residency in the UK.
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Tod *********
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Why not email the thai consulate in London and ask them ?
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@Tod ********
I will when I’m back in the UK 🇬🇧
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The first screen shot Robert put up, if your a UK passport holder, if I remember, you leave that blank. It's referring to people that have a non UK passport with UK residency of 6 months or more
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It’s the letter of employment/self employed/self assessment is the problem.
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Then choose travel document, purpose of visit is tourism / leisure activities, WAIT, the visa type will change into Tourist Visa (TR) by itself and you can choose single or multiple entry
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if you use the on line system of the Embassy in London: Step 1
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James ********
For Multiple Entries (stay up to 60 days for each entry within the period of 6 months)

A current passport with validity not less than 6 months beyond the date of depature from Thailand and at least 2 blank pages.

Applicants must fill in online visa application with their given name(s) and surname as appear in their passports.

Printout of visa application form submitted online, with bar code

Financial evidence e.g. original bank statement of the applicant showing a balance of at least £5,000 (for 6 months) or a print out with official stamp of the bank

A letter from the applicant's employer (in the UK and addressed to the Royal Thai Embassy)

If you are self-employed, you self-assessment and a company registration document are required.

Travel booking confirmation

Proof of accommodation in Thailand e.g. hotel booking, invitation letter from family or friend in Thailand

Confirmation of legal residence in the UK or Ireland (if applicants are not nationals of these countries) e.g. long stay visa, residence permit, BRP card

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It’s the letter of employment/self employed/self assessment is the problem.
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Use search tool top of this forum...enter ...

UK METV

Other posted experiences will pop up.
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Another recent post.. UK METV

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Yes, you just need to meet the requirements
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Recent post...UK METV

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