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Does my husband need to be a UK resident to apply for a Thai DTV visa from the London embassy?

Apr 12, 2025
2 days ago
Ange ********
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London embassy just said my husband has to be a UK resident to apply for the DTV. Nowhere on the Thai evisa website does it say you have to apply from your country of residence. I've emailed them back saying this and that there is countless evidence of people applying with hotel bookings, and asking for more confirmation. Did anyone else get a response like this?

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TLDR : Answer Summary
The query discusses a situation where the London embassy requires proof of UK residency to apply for a Thai DTV visa, which contrasts with information on the Thai e-visa site. Commenters advise checking the embassy's specific requirements rather than the general e-visa information, highlight the need for proof of legal residency in the UK, and suggest possible evidence such as a UK driver's license. The consensus is that many embassies, particularly those in Europe, typically require applicants to be residents of the country where they apply.
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Darren *********
Every embassy can set more strick standards. You are fighting an unwinnable battle and will only make things worse if you get to pissy.
Maksym ***********
Most embassies in Europe accept only residents, most embassies in south east Asia - accept applications from visitors too.
Willem ****
"Passport holders of all nationals with residence permits in the UK/Ireland/UK territories can apply for the e-visa through Royal Thai Embassy, London"

The Thai embassy website is very clear.
Wannikea *********
What passport does he hold? As Jennifer noted you want to check the specific embassy website, not the generic e-visa application website. See if you can get some kind of residence certificate to show you have status in the UK.
Ange ********
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@Wannikea ********
I hold a UK passport, he holds Australian. We will be staying there with friends for about a month and apply from there. Well that was the plan anyway. I was planning to show a letter of invitation from the friends and one of their utility bills. Husband would be on a tourist visa.
Wannikea *********
@Ange *******
come to Thailand visa exempt, go to a neighboring country and apply. No sense fighting a losing battle with London.
Ange ********
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@Wannikea ********
thank you. Appreciate the advice
Jennifer ***************
It's the embassy website you should be checking for requirements, not the evisa application site.

This is what it shows on the embassy website.
Ange ********
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Christopher ***********
@Jennifer **************
Could be they are taking ‘Residence Permits’ literally and exclusively to suit their purpose (reducing their workload).
Elías ********
@Christopher **********
but that's totally up to them.
Christopher ***********
@Elías *******
There should, of course, be uniformity because they are all Thai Embassies/Consulates wherever they are. I sincerely hope for the sake of applicants that they don’t do the nasty trick of accepting applications then cancelling/rejecting without stating reason.
Elías ********
@Christopher **********
that won't never happen. Even local Immigration offices in Thai cities and provinces have slightly different rules or procedures for visa-related matters.
Christopher ***********
@Elías *******
Not regards basics. Amount of money/income for extensions is standard (for example). Proof of physical presence in any country should be standardised. There is no excuse for cancellation/rejection without stating the reason.
Brandon ************
@Christopher **********
every country is not the same, so every Thai embassy isn't going to be the same either. They adapt their policies according to the country the embassy is in.
Michael *******
citizen , permanent resident, or holder of a work permit is the case in most countries
Ange ********
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@Michael ******
since when? I'm seeing so many have popped over to random countries for a couple weeks and shown a hotel booking.
Michael *******
That’s not for long term visas, such as retirement etc
Steve *******
You must be legally in the Country you're applying from, ie legally residing in that Country
Ange ********
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@Steve ******
yes, legally on a tourist visa?
Steve *******
Ange ********
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@Steve ******
yes. That is what he will be. Of course we won't be there illegally.
Steve *******
@Ange *******
Then you're good to go 👍
William ********
Try using his UK drivers licence as proof of residence in UK
Lynnette *******
Is he in UK? He must have an address surely?
Lynnette *******
You have to have evidence if living/staying in the country you apply from. So if he's applying in UK, and he's not British, he will have proof he's there legally and some sort of address.
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