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Do you have to pay the visa application fee again if your application is declined in Thailand?

Feb 21, 2025
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Kerry ********
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Does anyone know if you submit the application and its declined for any reason if you have to pay the fee again? ie if pics are not correct or they want another document...thanks
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When a visa application to Thailand is declined, the application fee is non-refundable, meaning you will have to pay the fee again for a new application. This is confirmed by multiple comments stating that if the application is not successful, you will lose the fees already paid. Additionally, while clarification or additional documents may be requested during the same application, a decline requires a complete resubmission.
Lee ***********
They don't decline for a photograph or needing to present a document, they request submission
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Kerry ********
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Thank you! πŸ™‚
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Henrik *****
The application fee is non-refundable, as clearly written on most Thai Embassy websites.
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Sherif ******
They would ask for further documents within same application, but if it’s declined will need to present and pay from beginning.
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Jeremy *****
Yep πŸ’― pay again
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Christopher ********
Use Baan Thai immigration solutions, saves all the worries.
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Anonymous ******************
Yes, if declined you'll lose the fees.
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