Is 5k in the bank for 3 months a requirement for UK METV applications ?

I'm weighing up various visas if I head back for a few months this year during rainy season due the current confliciting info on visa-exempt limits and extensions.

The last time I applied for a METV they just asked me to self-declare that I had the appropriate funds. I was not asked to provide any evidence.

23 minutes ago, JayClay said:

The last time I applied for a METV they just asked me to self-declare that I had the appropriate funds. I was not asked to provide any evidence.

OK, was that fairly recently, in the UK specifically you applied - and was it on the web form as you apply online ?

1 hour ago, freedomnow said:

OK, was that fairly recently, in the UK specifically you applied - and was it on the web form as you apply online ?

It was actually in Sweden I applied. British passport.

It was about 2 years ago if I recall correctly.

On 3/17/2026 at 10:43 AM, freedomnow said:

Is 5k in the bank for 3 months a requirement for UK METV applications ?

No, it's £5,000 for 6 months.

Tourist Visa up to 60 days

Requirement

This type of visa is issued to applicants who wish to enter the Kingdom for Tourism and Medical Treatment purposes.

For Multiple Entries

Multiple entries tourist visa, please click here

A current passport with validity of over 6 months beyond the date of application

A completed application form

Two (2) recent photos of the applicant

Original bank statement of the applicant showing a balance of at least £5000 (for 6 months) or a print out with official stamp of the bank

A letter from the applicant's employer

If you are self-employed, you self-assessment and a company registration document are required.

A photocopy of the confirmed air ticket to Thailand

A photocopy of the hotel reservation confirmation in Thailand

https://london.thaiembassy.org/en/publicservice/84256-tourist-visa?page=5d6636cd15e39c3bd00072dd&menu=5f4b6eb3f6ae4b236972c562

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1 hour ago, Liquorice said:

No, it's £5,000 for 6 months.

Tourist Visa up to 60 days

Requirement

This type of visa is issued to applicants who wish to enter the Kingdom for Tourism and Medical Treatment purposes.

For Multiple Entries

Multiple entries tourist visa, please click here

A current passport with validity of over 6 months beyond the date of application

A completed application form

Two (2) recent photos of the applicant

Original bank statement of the applicant showing a balance of at least £5000 (for 6 months) or a print out with official stamp of the bank

A letter from the applicant's employer

If you are self-employed, you self-assessment and a company registration document are required.

A photocopy of the confirmed air ticket to Thailand

A photocopy of the hotel reservation confirmation in Thailand

https://london.thaiembassy.org/en/publicservice/84256-tourist-visa?page=5d6636cd15e39c3bd00072dd&menu=5f4b6eb3f6ae4b2369

1 hour ago, Liquorice said:

No, it's £5,000 for 6 months.

Tourist Visa up to 60 days

Requirement

This type of visa is issued to applicants who wish to enter the Kingdom for Tourism and Medical Treatment purposes.

For Multiple Entries

Multiple entries tourist visa, please click here

A current passport with validity of over 6 months beyond the date of application

A completed application form

Two (2) recent photos of the applicant

Original bank statement of the applicant showing a balance of at least £5000 (for 6 months) or a print out with official stamp of the bank

A letter from the applicant's employer

If you are self-employed, you self-assessment and a company registration document are required.

A photocopy of the confirmed air ticket to Thailand

A photocopy of the hotel reservation confirmation in Thailand

https://london.thaiembassy.org/en/publicservice/84256-tourist-visa?page=5d6636cd15e39c3bd00072dd&menu=5f4b6eb3f6ae4b236972c562

Old hat, get up to date

Recently did METV. through London embassy. 3 months prior bank statements required. Nuff said

The best way to establish what documents are required is simply to do a "dummy run" on the e-visa website

12 minutes ago, Bday Prang said:

The best way to establish what documents are required is simply to do a "dummy run" on the e-visa website

Exactly ! Do a dummy run and then delete .