Answered9 years ago

Do you need hotel booking confirmation for your entire stay for a SETV visa in Thailand?

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Chris ********

asked Apr 27, 2018

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Hi all, for the booking hotel proof to get a SETV visa, does it need to be for all your stay or can be for a couple of days considering you might travel around Thailand without fixed plan ? Thanks in advance.

Answer summary

When applying for a SETV visa, it may not be necessary to provide hotel booking confirmation for the entire stay. Many applicants successfully use a booking for as little as three days. However, requirements can vary by consulate, with some expecting proof of accommodation for the entire duration. It's also possible to utilize refundable bookings that allow for cancellation after obtaining the visa. Additionally, if staying with a local, an invitation letter and relevant identification documents may be required.

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Ted *******

They definitely can check flights if so inclined

8 years ago

Ted *******

Use booking.com cancel for free

8 years ago

Ted *******

@Chris *******

I will qualify that with not all properties and within certain time frames but yes mostly

8 years ago

Ted *******

@Chris *******

yes

8 years ago

Chris ********

Cancel for free on booking.com ? Really ?

8 years ago

Aces *******

None of these papers actually have to be real, you can easily knock up some flight and hotel papers without actually paying, takes 5 min's and they don't check, been doing it for years at all immigration.

9 years ago

Ahsan ********

3 days booking will work.

9 years ago

Chris ********

You did it in Penang ?

9 years ago

Chris ********

Anyone knows about what the consulate in Penang needs ? Entire stay confirmed lodging or a few days is enough ?

9 years ago

Peter ********

For other visa application (my wife to visit UK and Ireland for example) when we had no fixed plan I booked online with a rate that allowed cancellation with no fee. Get the visa and cancel the booking...

9 years ago

Tod *********

@Chris *******

if you are staying with someone I believe you need signed copies of their thai i/d and their thai house book listing and an invitation letter

9 years ago

Chris ********

Does an invitation letter from girlfriend that I will stay at her place is better or ?

9 years ago

Chris ********

@Tod ********

Thanks so much, I was scared it was for the full length of stay

9 years ago

Tod *********

One of the agents down there Jim Tachinamurthy recommends that you bring confirmation of having booked at least 3 days.

9 years ago

Tod *********

That is totally consulate dependent. Some consulates state on their websites that you must have a hotel or confirmed lodging for your entire stay. Some don't mention any time frame and you can just show a booking for a few days.

9 years ago