Bazerino Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Just applied for a Tourist visa online & was surprised how less problematic it is now, didn't ask for bank statements or the hotel owners I.D were i would be staying at, didn't have to input the same files to be able to proceed, this was something that i always dreaded every year, now its so much easier, obviously its stilling being processed so fingers crossed, so did anyone else notice it & when did they update it? Thanks in advance..... Baz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeps Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 I applied for a SETV via the UK website 2 weeks ago. I also noticed that very little required by the way of documentation compared to previous applications. No financials, no details of most recent visits etc. Had an initial issue regarding payment confirmation but that came through within a couple of hours. From applying to receiving the e-visa was 36 hours. Very happy with the process. I was first aware of the reduction in paperwork required around September last year but not sure when it was actually implemented. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Matador Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 (edited) Ho that would be great news. The embassy in Paris was notoriously slow to process those evisas. I lost my fee and finally went directly with the visa exemption. Maybe I'll check it again then. EDIT : they still say 3-4 weeks of wait on the Embassy website - I won't risk it. That being said, I also noticed the requirements and papers for the METV were much easier ; pretty much the same as for the SETV. Edited April 16 by El Matador 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian carman Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 Was much easier this time and got mine within a day .Had to supply wife’s ID card,as in staying at her house ,as an additional document after submitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 (edited) website? how do you get the actual visa? cost? i did one once in vietnam evisa and picked it up at airport..90 days Edited April 17 by Sticky Rice Balls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Monday Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 Thai e-visa system sends you it an email You print it out somewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachevenmo Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 (edited) Like a hassle just to check into a hotel, right? As for what's required for reporting TM30, it does seem like the passport number on a driver's license might not cut it due to potential discrepancies. And you're right, relying on a pink ID card might not fly either, considering the need for accurate data. I recently stumbled upon something called Prime ID Scanner from ID Analyzer https://www.idanalyzer.com/products/prime-id-scanner.html. It seems like a neat solution for hotels to verify identity without the hassle of insisting on passports for every guest. It could streamline the process and ensure compliance with TM30 reporting. Edited April 18 by Rachevenmo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellybunny Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 (edited) On 4/18/2024 at 2:55 AM, ian carman said: Was much easier this time and got mine within a day .Had to supply wife’s ID card,as in staying at her house ,as an additional document after submitting May I ask which country did you apply from? Thanks in advance. Edited April 19 by jellybunny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian carman Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 Uk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellybunny Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 (edited) /// Edited April 20 by jellybunny Meant to quote the message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellybunny Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 15 hours ago, ian carman said: Uk Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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