METV

Hi everyone!

I’ll be landing in Chiang Mai on August 28th, and I’m planning to apply for a Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) this Friday, July 25th, through the Royal Thai Consulate in Los Angeles.

I’ve done a ton of research and feel pretty confident about the process, but since I’m handling this entirely on my own, I’d really appreciate any first-hand experiences, especially from those who’ve applied for the METV specifically through the LA consulate.

- How long did your processing take?

- Was your proof of income or financials accepted without issues?

- Any tips on documents or mailing that helped speed things up?

Thanks in advance for any insight!✨

Has anyone applied for an ED visa at the Royal Thai Consulate Los Angeles recently? I have a few questions about the process. It states on the website a flight going to Thailand is required, but I would like to have my visa approved before I purchase a ticket. Also would the flight leaving Thailand need to be within 90 days? I am not planning to leave the country and would like to extend my ED visa for another 90 days x 3 when I enter the kingdom. Last question is it possible to only pay by money order at the consulate. Thanks for the help.