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How do I apply for a visa online while in the USA and upload documents?
Thailand visa applicationOnline visa applicationVisa document submissionVaccination requirements for ThailandThailand quarantine rulesExpat information in Thailand
Mar 8, 2021
5 years ago
Michael **************
ORIGINAL POSTERHi all
I see we are down to seven day quarantine. Yahoo.
My question is. When applying online for visa do you just take pictures of documents and send them. I’m in the USA and need to do all online.
See you soon.
I see we are down to seven day quarantine. Yahoo.
My question is. When applying online for visa do you just take pictures of documents and send them. I’m in the USA and need to do all online.
See you soon.
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user asks about the process of applying for a visa online from the USA and whether they can simply take pictures of their documents for submission. The thread discusses current and potential changes to Thailand's quarantine requirements related to vaccination status and implies a need to follow official announcements regarding these rules. Several commenters mention the importance of using acceptable document formats (like PDF or JPEG) when submitting online applications. Some users advise caution regarding unofficial speculation about quarantine duration and requirements.
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Rob ******
Wait for Singapore .
Thai will copy its health process . It will not devise its own .
Thai will copy its health process . It will not devise its own .
David **********
Don't believe the speculation until it is official.
Teri *****
@Michael *************
I found out by accident that filing for long stay Visa online is just an extra step. I still had to submit all paperwork by mail. I also had to include in the package the receipt of online application and payment. Please check the status of your e-filing often. Michael **************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Teri ****
Thanks Michael **************
ORIGINAL POSTERThanks
Michael **************
ORIGINAL POSTERAre you saying still need to go to the embassy if I don’t want to mail it in
Teri *****
@Michael *************
Yes, one way or another I still had to submit the hard copy of the required documents to the Embassy. I sent them in yesterday via express mail. Once logged in, click on "view" of the submitted application, then hover over the folder icon at far right, you'll see "application" and "payment" receipt. Click on application and verify the instructions here. Reply to
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Matt *******
Its not confirmed.. instructions will be known once it is official. But you still have to do 14 days if you are arriving before April
Moaya **********
The royal gazette has not published anything re this ... there’s a number of options being floated in press and other forums about what would be required - proof of vaccines within 3 month period etc - some parts of the us you can’t travel anywhere from - uk can’t travel at all etc ... watch for the publication of the new rules ...regional
Quartine , stay length of ASQ , types of health certificates acceptable etc ...
Quartine , stay length of ASQ , types of health certificates acceptable etc ...
Michael *******
i wouldn't hold your breath 🤗
Steven ********************
Long way off for approvals
Bob **********
You need to upload them and who said 7 day quarantine??
Michael **************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Bob *********
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11/shorter-quarantine-likely-for-vaccinated-arrivalsDidrik *********
@Bob *********
That was mentioned today, at a meeting. But 7 days quarantine is ONLY if you are vacinated. Bob **********
@Didrik ********
not yet Didrik *********
@Bob *********
Correct, some time in april, was mentioned.Reply to
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Daniel ************
vaccination need be within 3 months - and nothing approved yet - starting from april
Michael **************
ORIGINAL POSTERCan someone just answer the question about docs being uploaded.
Garrett ***********
@Mic****
Make your own post with the question you have. Terry ********
@Garrett **********
it is his post!Reply to
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Steve *********
We are POTENTIALLY down to 7 days quarantine ONLY for those fully vaccinated within 3 months ... maybe
Michael **************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Steve ********
Can someone just answer the question about uploading docs to embassy. Stuart *********
@Michael *************
perhaps asking a question without prefacing it with a very dubious claim could have worked better for you. Michael **************
ORIGINAL POSTERBobby ********
@Stuart ********
. PDF or JPEG. Nothing elseStuart *********
@Bobby *******
thanks for that. Except I didn’t ask a question. Bobby ********
Stuart Cumming. Haha! Sorry about that. Michael has been asking the question, but confused the issue over the latest uncorroborated rumour emanating from the Thai authorities. 🤣
Chris *****
@Stuart ********
100% exactly! LolReply to
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Stan *******
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Will ************
Will be fully vaccinated people, that is those that have had 2 doses of vaccine and must enter the country within 3 months of the second. dose
Terry ********
@Will ***********
J&J in the USA are rolling out their vaccine which is only one dose, so those facts may change. Michael **************
ORIGINAL POSTERSteve *********
@Michael *************
maybeReply to
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Stuart *********
Some chaff going around about a new rule coming into effect in April. 7 days for vaccinated people and 10 days for those who aren’t. It’s not official yet. Let’s wait and see if it transpires.
Ron *******
@Stuart ********
you also will require a vaccination certificate to drop it to 7 days....there is, at this time, no such thing being issued by any government outside of IsraelBarry **********
@Ron ******
there are other countries doing it. I am in Saudi and have a vaccine certificate . It is linked to my residency permit , is visible for anyone to see through the government app and has a QR code that can be verified by any authorized bodyReply to
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Bobby ********
Settle down. It's got to be ok'd by CCSA and guidelines approved by cabinet. I'd say October. Gives you enough time to get both jabs. I'll bet quarantine prices don't drop too much!
Todd **********
@Bobby *******
I agree. They will drag the current 14 day ASQ as long as they can. Also agree that the cost will remain the same for the 7 day ASQ. This is just another "dog that won't hunt" for expats like myself. I won't return until I can go straight from the airport to my condo without a Thai official standing there with his/her hand out wanting money. It's not a money issue for me. It's wanting to see how far they think they can go without totally destroying the tourism economy. Bobby ********
Todd Rawlings. There's always Thai officials with their hand out after your money. If they don't get you at the airport, they get you at immigration, and if you choose to drive to immigration, they'll get you there too. 🤣
Lynnette *******
@Todd *********
the asq cost is room food and medical support. Not sure govt makes money on this. Less virus carrying people, less risk to people in thailand, less deaths, less sickness, ergo less cost to the country. Rob ******
@Lynnette ******
I haven't seen any stats of high risk infection coming in with tourists . It seems to be all the poor transmitting it , and young .The deaths are very few .
Lots less than Australia etc.
Todd **********
Personally, I really don't care. I can wait to return until the entry conditions are eased back to pre-COVID.
Jon *****
@Todd *********
I unfortunately expect you will be waiting for a long time 😳Todd **********
@Jon **********
I agree. The Thais will maintain some type of quarantine for many years to come. I expect well into 2023 now before the begrudgingly end the self-defeating quarantine. Todd **********
@Lynnette ******
They do when a false positive test is given. Thus requiring the transfer of the person to an affiliated hospital which then declines the COVID insurance and demands money up front. Numerous stories out there about this scam. Lynnette *******
@Todd *********
you can post the source of the facts. Reply to
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Lisa ********************
@Todd *********
or protecting the people 🤔 🤷♀️Reply to
Lisa ********************
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Darren *******
@Bobby *******
they certainly won't drop proportionally, I think that's a given!Reply to
Darren *******
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Lisa ********************
Not announced in the Gazette yet and not happening until April, if it is. 7 days for those fully vaccinated. 2 shots. 10 days for those with Neg covid test.
Darren *******
You're not down to 7 days, still 16 right now.
Michael **************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Darren ******
I understand that April is the go day and needs approval But my question was how to up load docs. That a picture or is there another way
Bobby ********
Michael Ganzermiller. PDF or JPEG. System doesn't take anything else.
Darren *******
@Michael *************
April was one month mentioned, October was also mentioned by another media outlet.Reply to
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