Can you apply for a visa from your home country while on a tourist visa in Thailand?

Mike Vineyard I read the whole discussion and you are wondering why nobody answers your question.

The main reason nobody answers you this question might be that you ask for people who did get the visa illegaly, ignoring official rules.

I think most people will not take that risk, but even when the did they might not say this in a group for everybody to read.

Don't forget that even when they do not see immediately, your fraud will be visible for the whole 5 year period because the start date of your visa will be within a stamped period in your passport.

And when you are now really in Thailand on a tourist visa as you tell, they also might easily see you already have a valid visa registrated during the approval process of the DTV.

Of course there is a possibility you want get problems, there are also people getting away with other crimes.

I know a friend that did it and got approved but it was like right after the visa launched. He did e visa from his country. I think I read somewhere that your country of residence counts, so it might be okay. However, I’ve also read on there that you must be out of Thailand. Anyways, the friend came back to Thailand no problem.

Personally I lean towards caution here because this visa is so awesome. 5 years of easy living in Thailand is worth it spending a week out. For example in Taiwan where I applied it and got it it’s a 2 business day turn around time but I spent a week there.

I’ve also read and heard you must be out of Thailand, but obviously some people have not done that.

Also I err to the side of caution because if it turns out they don’t like people applying within Thailand then there’s a paper trail proving you were in Thailand when you approved. And this could happen with some immigration officer in a bad mood.

Ultimately, with it taking <1 week in so many other places currently I decided to do that and be safe rather than risk it, but I do know one friend that applied and received the e visa within Thailand and returned no problem.

TROLL Alert.

I'm sure people have done it, but they would have to lie on their application. The application asks which country you currently are in and Thailand is not an option. They would have to say that they are not in Thailand, risking rejection (not sure if there would be any other consequences).

Some many comments and not one person has actually answered the question that was asked 🥱

A successful application is easy, a successful approval is a completely different matter.

Okay if you're gonna have it your way burger king then why ask the question or wait for answers? Fill your boots with your own suppositions. Everyone gave the same answer, except you.

It’s brilliant when people ask a question or advise and then argue…😂

Even they didn’t say on website that you have to stay at the country that you want to apply but they want entry stamp for sure. That’s why you have to go the country you want to apply