Do I need to stay in Bangkok to apply for a visa to the Netherlands while in Thailand?

Visa application Thailand embassy Netherlands visa Chiang Mai Bangkok Travel restrictions Passport regulations

Jul 12, 2018

6 years ago

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Since I need my passport to fly, and to book into hotels, in Thailand, etc, does that mean if I am applying for a visa for another country in Bangkok, where the embassy is, that I basiclally need to go live in BKK for the duration of my application process which can take up to a month? 

I realise this isn't strictly about a visa for Thailand but more getting a visa in Thailand while staying here. Are there other groups better suited to this question?

EDIT: To clarify, I am currently living in Chiang Mai. I want to apply for a visa to the Netherlands, but the embassy is in BKK and takes up to a month.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is inquiring whether they need to relocate to Bangkok to submit a visa application for the Netherlands since the embassy is located there and the process can take up to a month. They are currently in Chiang Mai and need their passport for flights and hotel bookings. The conversation touches on difficulties related to visa applications and the importance of holding onto one's passport during the process.

Tod *********

and seeing as this is pretty far from thai visa/extension related I'd say we're done ;)

6 years ago

Igor ************

Sometimes I'm happy I'm Russian cause we can have 2 international passports (10 years, 46 pages each) at same time. Easy operations for any visas, visa-runs, etc... But 90% of Russians don't know they can get second int. passport at home country or in embassy, funny )

6 years ago

Jackie ******

@Igor ***********

OK, no sharesies then. trust me. itz not bad.

6 years ago

Igor ************

Your mistake, mate. Let me explain:

1. Vodka

2. Bear

3. Nuclear reactor

4. Vodka

5. Vodka

6. Vodka

7. 1st passport

8. Vodka

.... Vodka

49. 2nd passport

6 years ago

Jackie ******

I have friend from Ukraine, but went to university in Moscow. told me about you crazy Russians and vodka. I hope to go there and see for myself. LOL

6 years ago

Jackie ******

and then of course, there's the vodka. mustn't forget about that. LOL

6 years ago

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Jackie ******

Tracy **********

You are stuck... Once I got mine back because of an emergency.

6 years ago

Tracy **********

I mean for the hotels

6 years ago

Jackie ******

you can travel with a copy of your passport. you just can't get anywhere. LOL just could not resist. sorry feeling kinda wacky today.

6 years ago

Glen *********

Lol yes

6 years ago

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Glen *********

Tracy **********

Take a copy... Duh

6 years ago

Glen *********

You can’t travel internationally on a copy

6 years ago

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Glen *********

You can’t travel internationally without physical possession of your passport.

If you travel to Bangkok, to lodge the visa application with passport, you can not leave Thailand without your passport - why not post your application so you don’t need to leave your locality?

6 years ago

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Glen *********

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