Can I apply for a tourist visa to Thailand from Malaysia or Laos while traveling in the USA?

Thailand tourist visa visa application process SETV traveling from USA Malaysia consulate Laos consulate visa requirements

May 5, 2019

6 years ago

Oxnard **********

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Can i apply for a tourist visa outside of my home country? I will be touring around the USA for 3/4 months and flying from there to South East Asia and i was hoping to apply for a tourist visa in Malaysia or Laos before entering Thailand.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Yes, you can apply for a Thai tourist visa (SETV) from countries like Malaysia or Laos, provided you meet the requirements set by the respective consulate. Notably, consulates in Vientiane, Laos and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia have online appointment systems, and you cannot apply in person without an appointment.

Ellie *******

As long as you meet the requirements from the consulate were you apply, you can get SETV in nearby countries.

Vientiane, Laos and KL, Malaysia have online appoint system and Singapore has online application system, you cannot just walk-in to these three consulates to apply SETV.

6 years ago

Oxnard **********

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OK point noted, thanks for the info.

6 years ago

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Thomas ********************

What is your nationality?

6 years ago

Thomas ********************

Cheers!

6 years ago

Oxnard **********

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OK so Vientiane it is. Thanks Thomas i really appreciate your help!!

6 years ago

Thomas ********************

This is the Vientiane thingy

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6 years ago

Thomas ********************

Laos is good. Vientiane or Savannakhet. Only the former requires that online booking but are more lenient regarding documents. Savannakhet requires a bank statement showing at least 20k baht if memory servers. Can't remember if they also require proof of lodging and onward travel.

6 years ago

Oxnard **********

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Brilliant thanks for the info! Is there any country in the region you would recommend i apply in?

6 years ago

Thomas ********************

Then you can most certainly obtain a tourist visa in nearby countries. Be aware, Vientiane requires you to book an appointment before showing up.

Also, Penang is supposedly not the most user friendly consulate in the region.

6 years ago

Oxnard **********

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