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Is 'GBR' the correct selection for British citizens applying for a Thai visa?
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Hi all
Quick question
I am a British citizen
Just checked in at Heathrow airport, Etihad airways
The check in employee said this is the wrong option for British citizens (GBR)
As seen in the picture below
Quick question
I am a British citizen
Just checked in at Heathrow airport, Etihad airways
The check in employee said this is the wrong option for British citizens (GBR)
As seen in the picture below
Answer summary
A British citizen encountered confusion at Heathrow Airport regarding the appropriate category to select ('GBR') while checking in for a flight to Thailand with Etihad Airways. Some users clarified that 'GBR' is indeed the correct option for British citizens applying for visas and that confusion arose due to the distinction between British passports and British Overseas passports. Comments provided additional insights into past experiences and the correct procedures for selecting nationality on visa applications.
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Allan ******
It's 100% correct for uk citizens i have been 3 times on that code for tdac / thim
Simon *********
So what happened after that?
Bryan ***********
What is the actual question?
Phil ********
That is the correct category. I'm guessing the Etihad staff member is confusing it with others that say British Overseas Territories. The key word there is AND. United Kingdom AND British Overseas Territories. On Thai E-Visa, that is the only option available. Etihad should keep their staff up to date and the staff should be able to understand that wording which is quite clear. From my visa received today (I'm also a British Citizen).
Marko *******************
OPPhil Wilson thank you phil
That’s exactly what i told them
That’s exactly what i told them
Marko *******************
OPIt’s for my Thai O visa btw
John **********
GBR is for British passports, GBN is for British Overseas passports
Simon **********
You select 'GBR' on the TDAC web page...
Ronnie *******
UK?
Sean **********
I got questioned over if my passport was real as I selected guernsey, as my passport is Great Britain guernsey. It’s not part of the UK. Confused them for around 20 mins, and that was in priority lane. Must have been a new option last year as I’ve never had that before.
Seahorseou**********
Sean Le Brun same , you have to put GBR!
Crazy I know!
Crazy I know!
Peter ******
That was the only UK option when I applied for a visa online . Think it must mean United Kingdom . And British overseas territories
Freddie **********
Can select "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland "
Peter ******
Freddie Percival Wasn't available
Marko *******************
OPFreddie Percival i did explain it to them
But it fell on deaf ears
But it fell on deaf ears
Freddie **********
Chris Blunt Correct!
Chris *******
Freddie Percival That's for Country of Residence. The field for your nationality has different entries. For most people from the UK, the correct one to pick would be GBR: BRITISH.
Lynnette *******
I think that's for those with different GB passport.
Stephen *******
on the TDAC etc it's the only one on there so thats the one i always select
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