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May 30, 2022
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Josh ********
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I am applying for a tourist visa do I need to purchase my flight first to upload my travel booking conformation or is there another way I dont currently have a flight booked ?
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When applying for a tourist visa to Thailand, some embassies may require a confirmed flight itinerary, while others might only require a flight number for a proposed trip. If you haven't booked a flight yet, you can use third-party services to obtain a mock itinerary for a small fee, which can be used for your visa application.
Josh ********
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What do I upload for A confirmation letter from the employer, School, Self-assessment, Pension statement ?
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Brett **********
A confirmed flight itinerary should suffice. You'll find websites offering the service for about $15. I used a company called travelvisaguru and had no issues
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Josh ********
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@Brett *********
 Ill give it a try thank you
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Moon ******
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 why loose $15? no one has been rejected from the UK for TR Visa , just buy the flight.
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Brett **********
@Moon *****
 if he doesn't know his preferred dates yet then it gives him flexibility. The visa is valid for 3 months for entry
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@Brett *********
 fair
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Stuart *********
Some embassies want to see confirmed flights. Some just need a flight number of a flight you’d perhaps take. Maybe specify where you’re applying and perhaps others with experience of that one can confirm which.
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Josh ********
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@Stuart ********
 I am applying from the united kingdom so I presume it would be the london embassy that deals with this
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 it's e-visa now so it's now done in Thailand
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Brandon ************
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 not quite. Evisa is still processed by your local consulate. That's why they ask you where you are and proof of residence.
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@Brandon ***********
 i stand corrected. Thought they were being done centrally since the switch
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@Brett *********
 Basically the ONLY thing that changed is that you no longer have to mail in your passport.
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