Bigdogfarang

10 hours ago, Aero992 said:

I've just signed applied for a METV via post at the Embassy in London, I wasn't fortunate enough to come across this forum beforehand. Read through the last few pages I see a lot of people mention needing proof of a return flight/onward travel however during my application process I couldn't find this listed anywhere and have sent off my application without it. I was also about £200 under my bank statement from around 6 months ago but I'm hoping this won't be an issue because I'm now a couple thousand over the required amount.

 

How likely am I to get this Visa application approved?

I would say you will be fine I applied in person in london and pretty sure I showed no evidence of onward travel as long as you have the funds required and you have more than needed - that shows you can afford to leave .. if anything they may send you a note to clarify if you have return travel before approving the visa ... either way please post what happens 

10 hours ago, MiWV said:

I am still curious what the employer letter required for the METV  application in the USA should say? Should it say I am on leave? Anyone done this?

Yes It needs to say you are employed but are taking leave in order to travel they just want proof you have a job to go back to and thus unlikely to overstay or need to work in thailand 

Quick update just completed my third and final exit and re-entry on my first METV - critically this re-entry was 2 days before my METV expires - flew from phnomh Penh into don muang and stamped through in seconds for another 2 months zero questions asked and a very pleasant process as it has always been for me at DMK

Their complete willingness to act out any warped scene I've watched on pornhub the night before - god love em

Just done my second exit and re-entry on. My first METV out to KL and back in next day to don muang absolutely no issues or questions at all just stamped through for another 60 days with this stamp expiring after my METV expiration date - next and last in out will be re entering 2 days before METV expiy so Hoping for another trouble free 60 day stamp then 

7 hours ago, mrastoney said:

FYI- we've just been denied a multiple entry visa applying in Wellington,New Zealand with a U.K. And N.Z passport. Last three years we've had a multiple with no problems. No explanation was given. Everything submitted fine, money in account etc etc. We come back to work in nz for 2-3 months, then holiday, chill and travel in Thailand for 8. Hopefully this was a one off, and others don't get denied for "no reason"!

Seems a little odd so you paid your non refundable fee had everything in order and they just denied it and didn't give an explanation - did you ask for one ? I would have demanded one. 

I think the difference is the term "a prostitute" and engaging in the "act of prostitution" - a prostitute is someone who's main income / profession is selling herself for money... a girl who is an office worker / student / hotel staff etc that occasionally sleeps with someone for gas money / cash / gifts is engaging in the act of prostitution but not a prostitute if that makes sense --- and to that end A lot of women could be said to prostitute themselves to some degree or another in any culture 

1 minute ago, Rudyv said:

Last week I received my 3th METV, and I'm back in Thailand again. I think one of the first, or the first in this topic, at least when I read back.

Just to let you guys know.

 

This time I will try to stay 8 months, so 2 months extra on the last 'enter before' date. Still a little bit scared that it will not work, and so I don't dare to buy a flight ticket back before that time.

Good to know - with the here METV you have had are you straight back to backing them i.e. Flying home getting new one and coming straight back or are you staying in your home country for a period of time before re applying ?

6 hours ago, jayboy said:

 

You do realise you are talking about prostitutes whistling and cheering ? They, it apparently has to be explained, are not the same as most Thai girls although to be fair many on this thread seem to be labouring under the same delusion.


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You mean to say those girls in beer bars wearing bikinis and surrounded by red lights are prostitutes !!! 

Western women - hard on the outside, soft on the inside

Thai women - soft on the outside, hard on the inside 

Hi all I got my first metv today issued from the london embassy absolutley no problems as long as you have all the docs it was a breeze - for the duration of stay I put 4-6 months and showed them a return air ticket for August - thanks for all the advice 

Hi I am about to apply for my first METV in about 2 weeks time two quick clarifications please

1) I am ok with a return ticket out of Thailand say in 6 months time - even though I will have to do border runs every two months whilst out there ? I can just show that flight as proof of exit plans every time ?

2) assuming I have all relevant docs how long should visa application to issue process take ?

thanks guys 

Does anyone have an example of wording used in an employer letter that was successfully accepted for a METV.

1 hour ago, ubonjoe said:

Where will you be applying for the visa? Some embassies and consulates have different requirements than others.

I would apply in UK -London 

Hi I'm looking to apply for a METV but I won't have any employment I'm quitting my job to go travelling so won't have a letter showing I'm employed I can easily prove a large amount of funds - 40k plus to show I don't need to work whilst traveling anyone have any experience of applying for METV in these circumstances without an employer letter ? How many employers are gonna give 6 months leave anyway ??

thanks