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Do I need a guarantor in Thailand for my visa application?
visa applicationguarantor requirementsThailand visaexpat immigrationVientiane embassyThai friendsfinancial requirementsvisa fraud concerns
Nov 12, 2024
a year ago
Ryan ************
ORIGINAL POSTERAt Vientiane embassy they are asking for Guarantor in Thailand despite what some people here said you didn't need. The people at the door asked many people to fill that section. They said just write some friend in Thailand.
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The Vientiane embassy is requiring a guarantor in Thailand for visa applications, contrary to some earlier claims. Many applicants were instructed to provide a friend's name and contact information, even if they were surprised by this demand. Concerns were raised about potential scrutiny of financial accounts, especially for those using online banking services. Some participants suggested that the term 'guarantor' might be misinterpreted, and that it may not imply financial backing but rather just a contact in Thailand. The discussion reflects a broader concern about fraud and the inconsistencies in visa application processes.
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John **********
I think the term guarantor is lost in translation, they're not looking for a financial guarantor here
Greg ********
This question is on all visa forms is it not? Just out a Thai froend or their business down if yiu have one. Seems strange to ask this question though.
Deepak *******
It seems lots of fraud is going on for working illegally in Thailand and the staff are not trained to catch the scammers.
Rex ******
it is fine, u can write anyone outside of thai.
I gave 3rd country relative number.
I gave 3rd country relative number.
Paul *******
@Rex *****
Ah good. That's an idea as well, as not everyone has contacts in Thailand (I do, and I think most of us do...many of us have Thai wives or husbands but not everyone does).Reply to
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Ryan ************
ORIGINAL POSTERI just hope they don't ask me to see the bank account in the app when I go back 2 days later because someone said they did that for Wise bank account.
Paul *******
@Ryan ***********
I wouldn't take the money out until you've received your visa and have walked out the gate.Ryan ************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Paul ******
yes I keep it there anyways I didn't put it for visa. I just worry about the wasted day if that happensPaul *******
@Ryan ***********
Yep, it would be silly not to keep it in your account for an extra 2 days and risk the whole visa application process, making it more difficult for other applicants too. It should be common sense and glad you did it the right way, but sometimes people don't think and do things like transfer the funds out the minute they submitted their passport, not thinking about the possibility that it might be requested again upon pick-upReply to
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Marcie *******
We just gave our friend’s name and address is her public business address and phone (restaurant)
Brian *********
Even if you have adequate funds??
Greg ********
@Brian ********
I think this question is on all visa forms, even tourist. Strange they are asking for it to be complete. It is not funds.Ryan ************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Brian ********
the people at the gate didn't look for that. They were just doing preliminary checks before I go to the real Thai country inside.Reply to
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Liza ******
What for..?
Paul *******
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I've seen the guarantor field on Thai visa application forms going back like more than 2 decades. However, do they really care what you write on there? Generally not. I also recall the guarantor section on Lao immigration forms as well, I'd always fill in the field with my friend's contact details, but if I didn't know anyone there, I'd write N/A or even put down a guarantor in my home country as an alternative.Ryan ************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Liza *****
I am not sure I think they don't know DTV doesn't require guarantor. They looked like high school to uni students.Igor *********
they ask because they are beyond stupid and especially in Vietnames regulations!
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Paul *******
Fine if you're married to a Thai but not everyone has friends in Thailand.
Ryan ************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Paul ******
yes but more so if they call and ask if they are guarantor, that could create issues. And not only that you need to put their phone number. How many people you have contacts also have their phone number?Paul *******
@Ryan ***********
Yes, again, no issue if you have a previous connection with Thailand, which I think most of us already have. Vientiane kinda assumes that...so much so that for non-O multiple entry visa applications, Laos requires the funds be deposited in a Thai bank account, not a foreign one.Reply to
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