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Can I apply for a tourist visa online while entering Thailand via Laos from Cambodia?

Thailand Tourist Visa Visa Regulations Visa Exemption for Canadians Entry Requirements through Laos Visa Application Process Travel Booking Confirmation

Feb 3, 2025

a year ago

Viviane *****

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Hi there,

I’m currently applying for a tourist visa online. I’m actually in Cambodia but I will enter Thailand via Laos, is it a problem? 

For the supporting documents I uploaded my entry stamp in Cambodia as proof of current location but for « travel booking confirmation » I will put my bus ticket from Laos to Thailand. 

Is it valid or will it get denied ?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is applying for a tourist visa online while currently in Cambodia and plans to enter Thailand via Laos. They question the validity of using a bus ticket from Laos as a travel booking confirmation. Comments suggest that, as a Canadian passport holder, they are eligible for a 60-day visa exemption, meaning they might not need a visa at all. However, there is uncertainty about entering Thailand with a visa issued in Cambodia, and concerns about immigration officers potentially viewing their visa status unfavorably.

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John **********

@Viviane ****

having a tourist visa may not make much difference. It will be up to the immigration officer you will stand in front of, but I don't see much difference between visa exempt and a tourist visa as they are both issued for tourism not to allow you to live inside Thailand. Why not apply for a DTV if that's what you want to do?

a year ago

Michael *******

A visa doesn't help much if an IO feels like you are living here in TRs.

a year ago

Viviane *****

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Thanks for your advices. My passport is from EU but I already stayed 3x times with visa exemptions in the past year so I just want to be careful and avoid to be denied at the border by applying to get a proper visa.

a year ago

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

@To**

states, if you hold a Canadian or any other passport from this you can enter Thailand and stay for 60 days without any visa.

Generally you might also enter Thailand through Laos with a visa issued in Cambodia, but they might require proof of further travel into Thailand and all embassies/consulate do e-visa now.

a year ago

Tony *********

Looked at your profile . Your Canadian so Don't Canadians 60 get days visa exemption .??? So you don't need to pay for visa

a year ago

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