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How can I obtain a letter from an employer for a multiple entry tourist visa if I am retired?

Multiple Entry Tourist VisaThailand Visa RegulationsVisa Application ProcessRetirementO-A Non-Immigrant VisaVisa Types for ExpatsStaying in Thailand for Extended Periods
Jun 18, 2019
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Dave *******
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Just a question on multiple entry tourist visa for upto 60 days,if you have finished work (retired) how can you get a letter from your employer.i dont get it .If you only want to stay in thailand 5/6 months at a time
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The discussion centers around the challenges faced by a retiree in obtaining a letter from their former employer for a multiple entry tourist visa to Thailand. Several commenters suggest alternatives like applying for a 6-month METV or the O-A Non-Immigrant visa, especially for those over 50, which allows for extended stays in Thailand. They also provide practical advice on the application process through specific Thai consulates in the UK.
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Sid *******
Thanks Ron, excellent info, cheers, I spent a week in hull one night....... First ten years was though hull, shame It has all gone tits up.....
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Ron *******
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 I spent a lot of time in Hull and the bars in Hessle road when it still had a fishing fleet!
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Ron *******
Ok. Hull don't mention about consulates not able to do postal applications in the UK any longer but the Liverpool consulate have posted it on there website

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Ron *******
In the UK you either HAVE to apply online to the Embassy or apply in person to a consulate. Consulates don't do a postal service
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Danny **********
Just call the consulate in hull. There is a friendly old bloke working there and will give you the information you need.
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Dave *******
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@Ron ******
 thanks I saw the post yesterday 😀.All getting abit silly.Certainly making people think twice about coming for a certain length of time .Shame
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Ron *******
@Dave ******
 there is also the need to provide a confirmed flight ticket and financial details in order to apply for a single entry Tourist visa now too.

It's the future looking at this Global online application.
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Dave *******
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@Ron ******
 cheers Ron that's why I was asking ,it just seems they are asking alot .Before in 2015 before this mutii visa changed it was alot easier.Really can't see the point if you have a certain amount in the bank
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Ron *******
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 the ONLY way not to lose your money would be to travel to a consulate and apply.

Cardiff, Hull, Liverpool or Dublin. You could call and ask as some require an appointment to attend. You will have to travel though as they won't accept postal applications any longer.
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@Dave ******
 it can be any pension you are receiving not just a state pension. If you have a proven income, I guess that would be ok.Just be aware though, if you apply but don't qualify for a multiple but only a single entry, they will issue the single entry costing you £150 and there is NO refund.

There is also NO refund for a failed application.
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Dave *******
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@Ron ******
 so basically if you retire at around 58 and state pension doesn't start at 67 ,your screwed then .If that's the case what a waste of time
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Ron *******
You will need to provide one of these

If employed, a letter from employer confirming that you are employed by them.

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If self-employed, copy of your HMRC SA100 or SA105 Self Assessment Tax Form for the latest tax year.

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If retired (at any age) and receiving a State or Private Pension, confirmation of receiving such pension by providing a copy of the Pension Statement or similar which must bear the applicant’s name and address.
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James ********
Good advice...thank you
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James ********
What is your home/passport country? Are you now in Thailand?
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@Dave ******
 just write your own letter, they are never going to call them up.,
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James ********
@Dave ******
 I am sure there is a way...lets await replies from other forum members re UK.
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Dave *******
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 yes i no james but they ask for letter from your employer(you cant give them that if you dont have one ) but can fullfill all the other requirements that they state for in the uk.Just seems abit daft
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@Dave ******
 lets see replies from others familiar with this...I assume you are from the UK ?? Ron Angel ...
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@Dave ******
 OK...then apply for the 6 month METV in your home country.
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Dave *******
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Documents they ask for ie letter from employer .how can you get this if you have finished work and dont have employer its impossible
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Dave *******
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no mate this is for the future (uk ),i dont want retirement visa.
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You apply for the 6 month multiple entry METV in your home country. With planning it allows you up to 9 months stay in Thailand. Otherwise, if you are age 50+, suggest you apply for the O-A Non immigrant Multi-entry visa which gives you one year stay in Thailand plus up to one added year stay with planning. The O-A is obtained from your home country.
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