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How long does it take to apply for a METV and can it be done from outside my country?

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Dec 17, 2024
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How long does it take to apply for a METV. Can I apply from outside my country of citizenship or residence?

Where near Thailand is the process currently the quickest?

Also, does anyone have experience with using a short-term loan or a family sponsor to meet the financial requirements? I’m not exactly sure how much is needed, but I’ve heard of people taking out loans just to show the required funds. I’m not sure how safe or reliable this option is.

For context, I’m British.
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The processing time for a METV visa application can vary, but it generally requires applying from your home country or legal residence. Currently, there are no financial requirements for the METV from the UK. Additionally, using a short-term loan to meet possible financial requirements is not typically recommended due to reliability concerns.
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There is no longer any financial requirements for the METV visa from the UK.
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Sarah ***************
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@Mark *******
 whattt? that's great. Did you apply from your country of residence? Is it not possible to apply elsewhere?
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Sarah ***************
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Ok thank you!
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@Sarah **************
 financial requirements I believe were removed about a year ago
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@Sarah **************
 have to apply from UK sadly
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Mark ********
When I applied, it took about 3 working days to get approved.
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@Mark *******
 How did you apply ? Was it in person or the Thailand e visa website ? I'm trying the e visa website as stated on royal Thai embassy in London website but the page keeps freezing !
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@Ian *******
 It was via the Royal Thai Embassy E Visa site. I don't think you can apply in person anymore. It might be worth trying again later or try on a different device. Best of luck.
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Sarah ***************
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 also, is this the correct website?
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I went through all the appropriate options, but none show me the METV visa as an option?
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@Mark *******
 so since it can be done online and you don’t have to apply in person, why do I have to be within the U.K. to apply??
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@Sarah **************
 because it's just a different method of applying but all the same rules apply. Pretend you're applying in person as that's how the embassy still sees it.
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@Sarah **************
 just their rules unfortunately. It would make it easier if it wasn't the case.
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 Thank you.
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John **********
Are you confusing the METV and DTV visas?
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Sarah ***************
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No, I've inquired about both in different posts. I'm interested in either, which ever can be processed quicker
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 well the METV can only be obtained from a consulate in your home country (or one where you have a legal right of residence), so you'd have to be in the UK for that. The DTV can be applied for at most consulates around the world, a very few will only process it for residents but most allow anyone to apply. Where would be quickest for you is going to depend on where you are. If you're already in Thailand then Taipei is currently the quickest, apply one day get back the next, but you'd have to get there by the 27th as after that they move to the evisa system and most places are 10 day processing time for that.
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Sarah ***************
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thank you for your response!
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Stuart *********
You can only apply from your home country or country of legal residence.
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