Is Bali still the easiest place to get a single entry tourist visa?

Thailand Visa Tourist Visa Single Entry Visa Visa Application Process Expat Advice Bali Visa Proof of Funds Onward Travel

Jun 12, 2018

6 years ago

Frank **********

ORIGINAL POSTER

In case anyone was wondering, Bali is still the easiest and quickest place to get a single entry tourist visa. No queue, and even though there are official holidays starting tomorrow, they let me drop off the application and told me to come back on Thursday to pick it up.

Side note: I’m pretty sure they won’t be accepting applications the rest of the week, if anyone was thinking of coming this week.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Bali continues to be a convenient option for obtaining a single entry tourist visa, with no waiting times and the ability to drop off applications even during holiday periods. However, it's noted that applications may not be accepted later in the week due to official holidays. Additional comments highlight the requirements for proof of funds and onward travel, with a note that Laos may be an exception.

Frank **********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Proof of funds and onward travel. I think Laos is the only embassy around here that doesn’t require those.

6 years ago

Amy ******

@Fr***

, did you need to show anything like an onward ticket or proof of funds/accommodation at the Bali consulate?

6 years ago

Natasha ****************

Flights are expensive though to Bali

6 years ago

Wdr **********

@Natasha ***************

Cheap flights are only available from Kuala Lumpur, not only to Bali. Check with skyscanner flights from BKK and KUL. Happy I live in south of amazing Thailand. Can easy take a comfortable "high speed train" from Padang Besar to KUL - 5 hr trip

6 years ago

Natasha ****************

I am based in Chonburi my only choice would be what another choice of airport

6 years ago

Wdr **********

If you fly from Bangkok quite expensive. As I live in south I fly from Kuala Lumpur. I fly regularly and average return ticket is MYR 240 (~2400 THB). Malindo air have full service (30kg luggage, meals, entertainment screen in every seat). Depart from KLIA main terminal and not from Air Asia cattle terminal

6 years ago

Frank **********

ORIGINAL POSTER

If you plan it right, it can be as low as 240 USD round trip. That’s more than Phnom Phen or KL, but well... Bali. Add in no queue at the embassy to beaches and great food, and it really can be a bargain. Not for every visa run, but as a treat now and again. 🙂

6 years ago

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Frank **********

Tod *********

Thanx for the update. (y)

6 years ago

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Tod *********

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