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Can I apply for a SETV at a Thai embassy in a neighboring country if I'm just a tourist?

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Apr 15, 2025

10 days ago

Théo **********

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Hello, I’m currently in Thailand with a 60 days exemption visa and would like to travel to a border country (Laos, Cambodia, or Vietnam) to apply for a SETV from a Thai embassy. Is it possible even if I’m not a resident of these countries and just a tourist ?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Yes, you can apply for a Single Entry Tourist Visa (SETV) from a Thai embassy in a neighboring country (such as Laos or Cambodia) even if you are not a resident of that country. It's important to check with the specific embassy regarding their application policies, as most do accept applications from foreigners. Note that applying in Vietnam is not possible since it is not considered a direct border country with Thailand.

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Steve *******

It's possible but Vietnam isn't a border Country to Thailand. You apply online via the evisa website as opposed to visiting an Embassy/Consulate

10 days ago

Jan ******************

Yes you can apply for a single entry tourist visa through the embassy/consulate that serves your area even though you’re not a resident of the actual country. Check with the particular embassy, most allow applications from foreigners.

10 days ago

Lynnette *******

I'm curious, a setv same as exempt entry? 60 days?

10 days ago

Phil ******

@Lynnette ******

no setv you need to apply for out of the country

10 days ago

Lynnette *******

@Phil *****

yes, but I'm only wondering why they are doing that. Just curious. You learn stuff from peoples decisions.

10 days ago

Phil ******

@Lynnette ******

costs money and you can get 60 days Visa Exempt for 93 countries so people do that until immigration ban them

10 days ago

Lynnette *******

@Phil *****

maybe they've been banned. I was just curious. They didn't extend by 30 days.

9 days ago

Phil ******

@Lynnette ******

yeh maybe but immi are stopping people in airports now so everyone needs to go get correct visa

9 days ago

Lynnette *******

@Phil *****

maybe. I thought they might say. Help others know how things are going. Though previously I did see someone else didn't know they could extend.

9 days ago

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Lynnette *******

Jan ******************

@Lynnette ******

SETV—> Single Entry Tourist Visa aka regular 60 days tourist visa.

10 days ago

Théo **********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Jan *****************

yes the reason is that I already did 2 visa exemption in a row and I heard that they will be less strict if I do a clean tourist visa application for my third entry

9 days ago

Kool *******

@Théo *********

buying a tourist visa is no guarantee you will be let into Thailand by immigration. With two visa exempts entries already it is obvious to immigration you are trying to stay long term in Thailand on tourist entries, and they can refuse you entry until you get the correct visa, and that does not include buying a tourist visa. Be fully aware of that, and it's why smart people use a border bounce agency to do it.

8 days ago

Jan ******************

@Théo *********

I understand. Still a tourist entry though but it’s slightly easier to get approved with a formal document. As said personally I would have considered to use a landborder transport company. They’re fairly priced (3-4000 baht), know the "name of the game" and wouldn’t bring you unless they’re confident in getting you another visa exemption.

9 days ago

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Jan ******************

Lynnette *******

@Jan *****************

yes I know. I'm curious why when Exempt entry is same. Just wondering.

10 days ago

Jan ******************

@Lynnette ******

Then I’m not sure if I got your question, but a Tourist visa has been 60 days for a long time and is still useful for people who are not entitled to visa exemption or if the exemption is turned back to 30 days again. A tourist visa can also slightly increase your chances for a new short stay entry in fact only because it’s a formal document. Both gives you a 60 days stamp and permission to stay for 60 days upon arrival.

10 days ago

Lynnette *******

@Jan *****************

he said he was in country on 60 days exempt entry and leaving to go get a SETV. I was just wondering why.

10 days ago

Jan ******************

@Lynnette ******

To avoid going back to back on visa exemption I guess. As said can slightly increase odds for a "clean" entry. Personally I just would have used a landborder transport company to bounce me for another 60 days visa exemption if that was the point.

10 days ago

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Jan ******************

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