Answered9 years ago
What are the requirements for obtaining the METV for USA passport holders in Thailand?
In regards to METV for USA passports. I looked up my local consulate and had questions in regards to three of the requirements. If I've been in Thailand the past two years and am no longer employed in the states is that a problem; and the evidence of flights in and out of thailand do I actually need to buy, print, then cancel flights for this?I'm assuming the hotel booking can be a reservation for a few days and that's easy.
Anyone who can give insight on this would be great.
Anyone who can give insight on this would be great.
Answer summary
The user inquires about the requirements for obtaining a Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) for USA passport holders, specifically questioning whether previous employment status in the US affects the application, the necessity of buying and canceling flights as evidence, and the details regarding hotel bookings. Comments from others provide insights, indicating that employment verification may not be strictly necessary, and suggest using flexible hotel booking options and alternative proof of funds for the visa application.
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Jeremy ********
I just went with a bank Acct showing the funds, a ticket to KL, and put down a friends address paid the $200 and received my 6 month METV from the NYC Thai Consulate....
Jeremy ********
@Nick *******
yeah I put it on the form and they approved it...
Nick ********
OPI just want to understand instead of booking a hotel you informed them you are staying with a friend and the address for your friend
Jeremy ********
@Nick *******
yes...why?Nick ********
OPYou used a friends address in Thailand
@Jeremy *******
?Jeremy ********
Garrett Greenwald I got the METV in September 2017...so I have to get a new one soon
Jeremy ********
Garrett Greenwald I dropped it off in the morning and the next around 1500 or so I picked it up....easy process
Robert *******
It does not mention that you must be employed in the US, just a letter of employer verifying employment.
Nick ********
OPWhich i don't have as I work in the states every few years and only do volunteer work in small villages here while I'm in Thailand
Steve *******
Usually the requirements on a consulate website are exactly what's required.
Nick ********
OPGarrett I'll email them today. But from other comments it seems as easy as a SETV but just more money needed in the bank account
Steve *******
Garrett Greenwald. You do know that you can be an employer and an employee of a company that you own.
Steve *******
Garrett Greenwald. Give it up. It's the Consulate/or Consulate services of the Embassy and most of them require the documents listed on their websites
Steve *******
Garrett Greenwald. Employee or Employer. Like I said it's down to the Consulate where you apply.
Nick ********
OPThis is my exact thought as well as the multiple flights entering and exiting Thailand. I can understand one entering and exiting. But if you exit via land as well you'll have no proof
Henri ******
Yes, and for hotel bookings just choose the ones with a 'pay at the hotel' option, and then cancel later.
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