How can an American expat in Manila apply for a visa to travel to Bangkok, Thailand?

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Jan 16, 2021

4 years ago

Ciarán *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Still confused about this. I am an American in Manila, I am wanting to apply to get into Thailand. I meet all the requirements as far as Finances, proper insurance that covers the 100k amount and Covid. I have no issue getting a covid test here, and a fit to fly. 

But as a US expat how do I apply as an American to fly to Bangkok? Do I follow Philippines Protocol?

Thanks in advanced all.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

An American expat in Manila is seeking guidance on applying for a visa to Thailand, particularly regarding the procedures in the Philippines and any necessary protocols due to COVID-19. The community suggests contacting the Thai embassy in Manila for specific visa application instructions, mentioning the need for proper financing and insurance. Additional comments highlight the lack of direct flights from the Philippines to Thailand and the complexities involved in the visa application process.

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Ciarán *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks for the advice everyone. Also appears that direct flights are impossible from PH to TH so looks like I'll wait it out longer.

Cheers!

4 years ago

Apex ********************

@Cia***

Why not just do ASQ in Bangkok and then fly to phuket when you're done? Not like you're going to miss anything.

4 years ago

Ciarán *********

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it doesn't sound that easy. 1st there are not flights from PH to TH. I would have to fly 38 hours + on multiple flights in multiple countries. for 3000USD? When a flight from Manila to BKK should just be a few hours.

2nd, I still have to apply for the Visa. I can't just arrive in Bangkok and hope they let me in. So that is why my original question was posted. How does an Expat living in Manila apply for a Visa. Because it's different than if I was applying from the US.

4 years ago

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Ciarán *********

Chan *************

no direct flight from PH to TH now.

4 years ago

Benjamin ******

>But as a US expat how do I apply as an American to fly to Bangkok? Do I follow Philippines Protocol?

You'd contact the Thai Embassy in Manila for the instructions on how to leave the Philippines. I know for Philippine citizens, special permission is always required to leave the country, however I do not believe they currently apply to you, especially if you do not have a long term residency visa.

You *DO* need to apply for the following visas in the USA:

- Non-OA/ Non-OX (For "one year/ 10 year retirement")

- STV ("Special Tourist Visa")

4 years ago

Adrian ***************

Contact the embassy first because I was trying to do while outside the US and was told I needed to apply from inside my country of residence so start from there

4 years ago

Garrett ***********

@Adr***

Depends on the visa. STV and OA are the only 2 visas required to apply for inside you home country.

4 years ago

Adrian ***************

@Garrett **********

negative I had to fly back to the US to apply for TR plus every embassy is doing it’s on thing I contacted the embassy in Qatar and was told they were only doing citizens and residence

4 years ago

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Adrian ***************

Garrett ***********

Thai embassy in Manila, apply there.

4 years ago

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Garrett ***********

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