Just a quick heads up for those applying for the Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV ) aware . I have just received my approval letter from the Thai embassy in London today (14 November ) .

For those interested in timescales I applied on the 27 October with an arrival date into BKK of the 26 November . (Somehow I managed to fill in the application form with no referrals back to me for correction Perhaps I’m an over thinker ! )

I did ask previously wait times for this visa on these forums but nobody was able to give me any answers . So just a bit of real time experience information for those interested .

Hello! I’m 4 months away from my departure. I am experiencing so many mixed emotions, but anywho! I wanted to get some validation on my plan:

I was initially going to go the soft power route and sign up with a Muai Thai gym, but I recently opened up my own private practice so now I’m considering the DTV route. Which I’m finding is more feasible, since I won’t be paying for classes. I meet all the requirements for the DTV & wanted to ask if I should just go that route instead? I still want to do muai Thai, but I could always pay for single classes when I get there because my plan is to travel to surrounding countries & I would hate being tied to classes that prevent me from traveling. What do you guys think?

Also, for those who are business owners (I’m a licensed therapist), did you write up your own letter saying you can work out of the country? Did you show any tax information? I’m curious what documents you showed.

Thank you in advance! I hope all that makes sense.

I submitted my paperwork on October 13th, got documents requested on the 17th, and I’ve been waiting since. Is it worth visiting the Embassy in-person to get an update? They immediately hangup the phone if I try to call, and when I emailed them before, they said it would be processed by yesterday. I’m supposed to head out tonight, so I’m worried.

Uk Visa-exempt entry then DTV

Hi all!

I am flying to Thailand in January from UK

I am a VA and have one signed client… I want to have at least 3 clients before applying for my DTV so I have a stronger case built.

so coming up with a plan B just in case…

Is it common to for people on the

60days entry and then fly out to apply for my DTV!?

OR is this going to affect my visa getting approved

Be kind x

Can I apply DTV in advance although I have no intention to travel Thailand yet?

Regarding the travel info on the dtv app. Do you put 175-180 days out for departure?

Do people by a refundable ticket to apply for the visa? It's labeled as 'Intended date of arrival' yet asking for the exact flight number?

Also is a two week hotel stay sufficient for the application? My plan is to get there and look for a condo.

Good morning, I have two trips scheduled to Thailand. The first was for one month and the second just under three months (with a month in between in the states). Thinking ahead I was able to do the paperwork and get a non O approved for the second trip shortly before I left for the first trip. When I entered for my first trip immigration informed me that I must use the non O to enter and I could get an extension and re entry permit while here to cover the second trip. I have since been told I cannot get the extension and re entry permit until 45 days before it expires and at that time I will be in the US. I was thinking I might be able to do the re entry permit before I left and the extension when I return (there will be a few weeks left on the visa when I return). My last consideration is to just get a new non O when I am back in the states. I am curious of people's thoughts on this.

Thank you for any advice and thoughts you have.

Update and question please

Hi everyone, just looking for some clarification and to vent a little too! 😅

I posted yesterday about being asked to attend an interview in London for my visa application. Since I live on an island near London (not in it), I had to book a last-minute flight last night and hotel just to attend — which cost me over £400.

✅ I attended the interview — it lasted about 5 minutes.

Now, I’ve received a follow-up email.

My questions are:

• Does the 10-working-day processing time start from today (the day of the interview)?

• Is there any chance it could be approved before the 10 days? And I will be able to go on the 24th?

When I applied on the 5th of September, I was then asked for proof of flights to Thailand, which I then booked and provided — my flight is on the 24th of September. I honestly thought that would leave plenty of time.

Before anyone asks — no, the flight isn’t flexible (my fault, I know). But it still feels crazy that it might take this long, especially after attending in person.

Feeling a bit stressed and deflated after all the effort and cost involved just to be left waiting 😞

Should I use Kayak, Priceline, Cheapflights, just watch the price on Google flights? What is the best way to find affordable flights to Thailand?