I’m not aware the METV requires employment as long as you have the minimum required funds to show for. When I applied (from EU country I was never asked for proof. I was technically employed when applying, but unemployed when I went. But the bank statement I sent obviously showed my income as well.

Never heard that being an issue before , all they usually care about is that you have enough money. A

BUT each embassy may have their own special requirements.

@Manfred *********

it doesn’t matter, even if embassy makes a mistake the responsibility is still yours. Saying “but the embassy approved” when standing at the Immigration desk, when you declared you acknowledged the rules during the application wouldn’t fly.

But again, people can do what they want. I’m just stating what the actual rules are, and the potential consequences

@Manfred *********

it is what it is, i don’t make the rules. People can do what they want, but I’m not personally willing to risk getting blacklisted and ruin my chances for retirement in Thailand

@Manfred *********

yes, you didn’t get caught. Still fraud and if Thai immigration would have noticed when you entered you would have been denied and banned entry for some years.

You cheated and got away with it, it happens. But it’s a dangerous game

@Manfred *********

incorrect, you absolutely have to be in the country you apply from when you apply. You declare/sign that you are during the application process AND they ask for your visa pages in the passport. Any open stamp they will see.

Some get away with it when embassy doesn’t check well, but it’s basically fraud.

The big issue is if immigration notice when you arrive that you had an open stamp for example in Thailand at the time of getting the Visa. That can get nasty

Wow, so many contradictory answers lol.

Wow, next time do the extension two weeks before stamp expire 😉 good luck

He could always enter back via a Laos land border if he is worried, but i doubt he will get denied anyway

Agent for Elite visa? Why??

@Bryn *******

then you have never applied for a tourist visa to Thailand