Answereda year ago

Can you apply for a Thailand tourist visa from a country that is not your home country?

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Norbert *******

asked Nov 16, 2025

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Possible to apply for a TH tourist visa from any country which is not your home country ?

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Applying for a Thailand tourist visa from a country that is not your home country is possible, but it varies based on the specific country and its Thai embassy’s policies. Some embassies only allow residents of that country to apply, while others accept applications from anyone present in the country. It's recommended to check the relevant embassy's website for specific rules. Experiences shared by users indicate that applying from English-speaking countries may yield quicker processing, and various countries, like South Korea and Laos, have been mentioned as places to successfully apply, although recent rule changes could affect processes.

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Billy *********

Did so in Laos November 2025. However November 13 rule changes came out . Not aware if this was affected.

a year ago

Will ************

Yes but single entry only

a year ago

Pascal ********

Yes

a year ago

Dca *****

What specific country's passport are you asking about if they can apply for a Single Entry Tourist E–Visa at a Thai Embassy/Thai Consulate??

and, planning to apply to apply at which Thai Embassy/Thai Consulate (where)??

a year ago

Jose ********

Yes

a year ago

Michael ********

KL Embassy did before covid, but now, I couldn't say, you would have to check, it was easy then from Hua Hin as there was an Air Asia flight to KL from HH airport, but covid put a stop to that ! I do remember to get a Tourist visa there you apply on day 1 but do not get the passport back with new visa until day 2.

a year ago

John *********

I am Canadian and did it in S Korea. It took the Seoul embassy 3 weeks to process my visa. Recommend do it from an English speaking country for faster service. I had already returned to Thailand 2 weeks prior to receiving my visa.

a year ago

Chang ******

Good answer

a year ago

Brandon ************

That depends on which country. The Thai embassy in some countries only allow residents of that country to apply for visas. While other Thai embassies accept applications from anyone that's physically in the country. You would want to check the embassy website to see what their policy is.

a year ago

Jim *******

@Brandon ***********

Japan: Thai Embassy Tokyo or Thai Consulate in Osaka, accept applications from anyone who has a proof of residency in Japan. A picture of Japan Alien ID card. Could be any nationality, I am Australian.

You have to stay in the country and Thai Embassy or Thai Consulate jurisdiction over the area where you applied from until the visa is approved.

a year ago

Norbert *******

@Brandon ***********

heartfelt thx🙏

a year ago