Hey group!
I’m applying for the 6 month ME tourist visa from my home country in January, and could use some guidance from someone whose done this before. For some background, I have a fresh passport, haven’t been to Thailand since 2015, will have the bank statement needed. So...
- did you get a feel for what the employment letter needs to state? And why they want it
- were you questioned about your employment at all? E.g. “will this company still be employing you while you’re in Thailand/will your job be waiting when you get back?”
- Based on your experience do you have a feel for which would be best - getting a letter of employment from my retail job stating that they’ll employ me again when I’m back, or registering myself as a sole trader travel writer so that I’m self employed and can provide myself a letter but no self assessment?
I’d appreciate any guidance, but if what you’re writing is speculation/just something you’ve heard please make that clear, as theres lots of inaccurate info already out there and I’m really looking for reliable, first hand experiences ideally! ☺️ Thank you! Xo
TLDR : Answer Summary
The post seeks guidance on applying for a 6-month ME tourist visa to Thailand, focusing on necessary documentation like the employment letter, potential questions regarding employment during the stay, and whether to apply as a self-employed travel writer or through current employment. Commenters provide insights, emphasizing the importance of having a clear employment letter, the differing requirements based on the consulate, and the need for proof of funds in the application process. They also share personal experiences, some suggesting that one can be unemployed during application while others assert employment is necessary.
