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Is it better to apply for a Non-O visa from home or in Thailand?

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Jun 7, 2025

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Which is better for non o visa 

Apply from home or apply in thailand

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Applying for a Non-O visa from home is generally preferred over applying in Thailand. The home application allows you to use the Thai e-visa system and avoid the complexities of needing a Thai bank account and multiple trips to the immigration office in Thailand.

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It's always better to apply from home. You sit at the computer in the comfort of your home and upload a few documents to the Thai e-visa system.

In order to apply in Thailand you must have a Thai bank account, which you cannot open without already having a long-term visa, and you will have at least 2 extra trips to the immigration office which can take hours, not even counting the time spent in traffic.

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