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

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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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.
Oxnard **********
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OK point noted, thanks for the info.
Thomas ********************
What is your nationality?
Thomas ********************
Cheers!
Oxnard **********
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OK so Vientiane it is. Thanks Thomas i really appreciate your help!!
Thomas ********************
This is the Vientiane thingy

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