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What was your experience applying for the Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) in London?

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Hi Everyone,

Just wanted to let people know about my Visa Experience application - London :

Application : METV (Mutiple Entry Tourist Visa)

Application date : 21st October

Follow Up Chaser Email : 2nd November

Application Approval : 4th November

Amount Paid : £150 on 21st October

What I provided :

1. Clear photo of me with a white background (I used ChatGBT to make it Thai Visa Application friendly).

2. Copy of a Utility Bill (Octopus Energy - dated within 1 month).

3. Accomodation confirmation for the first 10 days.

4. Copy of bank statements for 3 months showing +20k baht. I used ChatGBT to combine all pages into 1 pdf.

5. Copy of my flight information from Trip.com showing flight in and out of Thailand (59 days duration).

When chasing via email I copied in my pdf's with my request for an update. I emailed visa.lon@mfa.go.th and visa@thaiembassyuk.org.uk.

The Thai Visa went straight through - no questions and the wait time was around 14 full days (10 working days).

Hope that helps anyone who have applied around the same date.
Answer summary
A user shared their experience applying for a Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) from London, detailing their application date, payment, and documents submitted including a photo, utility bill, accommodation confirmation, bank statements, and flight information. They provided dates for application submission and approval and mentioned the efficiency of the process with a total wait time of approximately 14 days. Other users responded with inquiries about their own visa application timelines and document requirements.
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Patricia *********
J'attends depuis le 18 octobre départ le 23 novembre
Jason **********
Jason **********
Good to know thanks.

Did you not have to provide letter from Employer or if self employed, most recently filed Self Assessment?
Jim ********
Jim ********
Jason Fletcher not for a tourist visa you don’t
Graham ******
Graham ******
Jason Fletcher not for a tourist visa
Breathtaki***********
Breathtaki***********
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Jason Fletcher no - not al all :)
Graham ******
Graham ******
What travel date did you give?
Breathtaki***********
Breathtaki***********
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Graham Seal 20th November

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