cyril sneer Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 Applying for a tourist visa and it's asking for proof of £5000 in the bank, is this some new requirement? I'm trying to do it through this e-visa website Another is asking for where i'm staying throughout the 60 days, with proof of payment, this hasn't even been planned yet Is this really all needed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orchis Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 It's not new, I had to show proof in 2019, also with proof of stay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyril sneer Posted April 7, 2022 Author Share Posted April 7, 2022 13 minutes ago, orchis said: It's not new, I had to show proof in 2019, also with proof of stay can people just transfer the money in temporarily then take out again? I always thought it was 50k THB in cash also there's no way I can provide receipts for hotels when I don't know the itinerary yet, shouldn't really be called a 'tourist visa' if that's the case 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swerve Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 To get a Thai tourist visa last year I was asked to comply with the requirements you mention. Maybe you should do the visa exemption and 30 day extension instead of the tourist visa. Fewer requirements. Or find a better consulate to apply to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangkokReady Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 Hardly seems like the time to be making things harder for the very few tourists that actually want to visit Thailand. Is there some other issue, like nationality or previous entries, that might be making them demand so much? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orchis Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 33 minutes ago, cyril sneer said: can people just transfer the money in temporarily then take out again? I always thought it was 50k THB in cash also there's no way I can provide receipts for hotels when I don't know the itinerary yet, shouldn't really be called a 'tourist visa' if that's the case I just showed a bank statement, no money left my (european) bankaccount. it said the amount and the amount of time they required it be in the account. You don't need to transfer your money. Also I gave the address of a friend as proof of stay, that was accepted. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantsonfire Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 Isnt the 5k just for STV? A tourist visa doesnt ask for that 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantsonfire Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 On another note, what document is required here for a TR? A confirmation letter from employer, School, Self-assessment, Pension statement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post spidermike007 Posted April 7, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 7, 2022 (edited) The tourism industry is almost dead. Make it harder. Give tourists just another reason to say no. The astonishing part is that nothing has been learned. No humility, no wisdom, nothing. Only hubris. They simply cannot get it right. Edited April 7, 2022 by spidermike007 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RedArmy Posted April 7, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 7, 2022 I see many of these kind of threads on here about people complaining about tourist Visas. Stop <deleted> ing whinging and just enter visa exempt & extend for 30 days - Sorted. 6 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post UKresonant Posted April 7, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 7, 2022 1 hour ago, pantsonfire said: On another note, what document is required here for a TR? A confirmation letter from employer, School, Self-assessment, Pension statement For a single entry TR, on youtuber's advice I typed a sentence on the PC "Not thought applicable be to the Single entry tourist Visa requested" Snipped it to a jpeg, and was going to upload it for 8 & 9 on the question list, but since we had a state pension letter handy, uploaded that for "8". But use the jpg statement it for "9" Who is inviting you etc. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swissie Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 Also helpful, concerning Tourist Visas only: Book phisically at a reputable Travel Agency. If something goes wrong, the Travel-Agent will be held responsible for anything that has "gone wrong" 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantsonfire Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 Anyone used one of those companies for prepaid flights tickets without purchasing to get the visa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedArmy Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 39 minutes ago, swissie said: Also helpful, concerning Tourist Visas only: Book phisically at a reputable Travel Agency. If something goes wrong, the Travel-Agent will be held responsible for anything that has "gone wrong" How does that help ??? A Tourist Visa & a Travel agency are 2 completely different entities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freedomnow Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 7 hours ago, cyril sneer said: Applying for a tourist visa and it's asking for proof of £5000 in the bank, is this some new requirement? SETV METV or STV As the requirements are different for each one..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pmbkk Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, swissie said: Also helpful, concerning Tourist Visas only: Book phisically at a reputable Travel Agency. If something goes wrong, the Travel-Agent will be held responsible for anything that has "gone wrong" A travel agent has nothing to do with your visa in the UK. It's your responsibility - you wouldn't be recompensed if you didn't meet the visa requirements. The onus is on you. As someone that lived and worked in Zurich for over 10 years I think it's the same there ???? Edited April 7, 2022 by Pmbkk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pmbkk Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 You have to specify exactly what visa - as I didn't see that and I looked yesterday, Maybe it comes down later as pop-down. I've seen ambiguous financial requirements without stipulating what they are, or 10K for some, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freedomnow Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 Sounds like METV or STV you are applying for....curious if METV is rumbling to life again for UK applicants based on your post...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo53 Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 11 hours ago, orchis said: It's not new, I had to show proof in 2019, also with proof of stay The £5K requirement is for a 6 month VISA (METV). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo53 Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 11 hours ago, cyril sneer said: can people just transfer the money in temporarily then take out again? I always thought it was 50k THB in cash also there's no way I can provide receipts for hotels when I don't know the itinerary yet, shouldn't really be called a 'tourist visa' if that's the case The bank balance needs to show a £5K minimum has been in your account for 6 months for the METV. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post alex8912 Posted April 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 8, 2022 9 hours ago, RedArmy said: I see many of these kind of threads on here about people complaining about tourist Visas. Stop <deleted> ing whinging and just enter visa exempt & extend for 30 days - Sorted. Well genius what if you want to easily stay 90 days? A tourist visa gives you 60 days plus easy 30 day extension IN COUNTRY!! Sorted my butt! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedArmy Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 1 hour ago, alex8912 said: Well genius what if you want to easily stay 90 days? A tourist visa gives you 60 days plus easy 30 day extension IN COUNTRY!! Sorted my butt! There are numerous ways of staying in Thailand for 90 days, one doesn't have to be a genius to find the easiest way. I merely suggested entering visa exempt, then extending that for 30 days - Then maybe a 60 day Covid Extension - That would give 120 days stay. My point was, if people find applying for a TV, too complex, take the easier option of entering Visa Exempt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyril sneer Posted April 8, 2022 Author Share Posted April 8, 2022 10 hours ago, freedomnow said: SETV METV or STV As the requirements are different for each one..... Think I chose STV thinking it was ‘standard tourist visa’ when should have gone SETV Anyway just gone with the 30 days then will extend like suggested 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caldera Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 18 hours ago, cyril sneer said: Applying for a tourist visa and it's asking for proof of £5000 in the bank, is this some new requirement? That is the requirement for the METV and is the same as previously (the METV wasn't available for a while due to Covid, but seems to be back at most if not all embassies). The financial requirement for the SETV in the UK is £500, also unchanged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 19 hours ago, Adumbration said: Just wire the Thai Government the 5K, stay at home and avoid all the inconvenience of international travel. They are interested in your money only, and certainly not your satisfaction as a visitor and customer. Why so bitter? Can't afford to visit here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post limbojunkie Posted April 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 8, 2022 For me, it was 4,000 Euros (Germany). For accommodation, I just booked a free-cancellation hotel at agoda and uploaded it. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freedomnow Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 3 hours ago, RedArmy said: Then maybe a 60 day Covid Extension - That would give 120 days stay. ...are these extensions not dead and buried after end of this month ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caldera Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 14 minutes ago, freedomnow said: ...are these extensions not dead and buried after end of this month ? The current order expires on May 24th. If it will be extended again is anyone's guess at this point. For anyone planning a trip to Thailand in the near future, Covid extensions aren't an option to rely on. Eventually, there will be no more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 21 hours ago, cyril sneer said: Applying for a tourist visa and it's asking for proof of £5000 in the bank, is this some new requirement?... Requirements of this kind aimed at limiting tourism in Thailand to so-called quality tourists have been in effect also in Switzerland since 2017, if not longer. Notes from my last three visa applications: 2017 Non-O visa to visit Thai wife Thai embassy in Bern Quote A copy of a bank statement showing a deposit at the amount equal to no less than 500,000 Baht 2018 Single-entry tourist visa Thai consulate in Basel Translated from German: Quote Bank statement showing at least CHF 1,000.00 during last 3 months 2019 Non-O visa to visit Thai wife Thai embassy in Bern Quote A copy of a bank statement showing a deposit at the amount equal to no less than 400,000 Baht, or an original income certificate with a monthly salary of no less than 40,000 Baht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 21 hours ago, cyril sneer said: ...I always thought it was 50k THB in cash... It can vary from one consulate to the next and from one day to the next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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