Can U.S. citizens apply for a Thai visa at any consulate or only at their jurisdiction's consulate?

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Aug 14, 2018

6 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Question for U.S. citizens,

Do you have to apply at the consulate that has jurisdiction over the state in which you reside, or can you apply at any consulate? 

Thanks in advance!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

U.S. citizens can apply for a Thai visa at any Thai consulate in the United States. However, some visa types have specific application requirements that may necessitate applying at a particular consulate, such as those in Los Angeles, Chicago, or New York City. Honorary consulates generally issue basic tourist visas, but it's advisable to check if they accept postal applications.

Tod *********

ANY of the honorary consulates will sell you a single entry tourist visa BUT not all of them will accept applications by post.

I'd see if the one in houston or dallas will take postal applications. If they will you're probably okay applying there.

6 years ago

James ********

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6 years ago

James ********

It is your choice which Thai Consulate in the USA to apply for your Thai Visa...which type of visa are you seeking? Some types require application at one of the Thai Consulates in Los Angeles, Chicago and New York City. Honorary Consulates can issue basic tourist visas. They used to be able to issue many types of visas...but limited now.

6 years ago

David ************

@James *******

Full agree. He is fantastic.

6 years ago

Dustin *******

Jessica Hasson buy a bus ticket that crosses the boarder. Shouldn’t be too expensive. There is no rule that says you have to get on that bus

6 years ago

James ********

BTW...the Honorary Consul in Dallas is.most friendly from past experiences of expat friends of mine. Call and chat with them.

6 years ago

James ********

@Jessica *******

possibly our resident expat experts will advise from experience. Have you tried calling one of the honorary consulate offices ? Usually most friendly and helpful. Try Houston.

6 years ago

Jessica ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

I am applying for the 60 day tourist visa and wanted to apply at the one in New York because it’s the only one that doesn’t require proof of a flight out of Thailand. But, on the website is says the “encourage” people out of their jurisdiction to apply at the consulate closer to them..I am in Mew Mexico so technically I should apply at Los Angeles.

I just don’t want to get denied for the something like this

6 years ago

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Bill ************

Believe it’s any consultant, however give them a call.

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Bill ************

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