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Is it harder for a Thai woman to get a visa for Canada compared to the USA?
Is Canada equally difficult for a poor Thai woman to get a visa as USA?
Edit: lots of asinine comments. Will be blocking a bunch of wastes of skin. For about 3/4 of the rest of you... Maybe try giving people the benefit of the doubt from time to time. You will find life smoother.
Got an invite to go on some guided outback adventures, but not interested if I can't take my wife. Mostly an idle rumination, but always nice to trick the roaches into the light so they can be blocked.
Edit: lots of asinine comments. Will be blocking a bunch of wastes of skin. For about 3/4 of the rest of you... Maybe try giving people the benefit of the doubt from time to time. You will find life smoother.
Got an invite to go on some guided outback adventures, but not interested if I can't take my wife. Mostly an idle rumination, but always nice to trick the roaches into the light so they can be blocked.
Answer summary
The discussion highlights the challenges faced by poor Thai women when applying for visas to Canada and the USA. While common perceptions suggest both countries have stringent visa requirements, several comments indicate that Canada's processes may be slightly less harsh than those of the USA. Factors influencing visa approval include demonstrating strong ties to Thailand, financial stability, and the overall intent to return. Many commenters emphasize that having family or property in Thailand significantly enhances visa chances, and obtaining a visa through a partner or sponsor can also improve odds. However, obtaining a tourist visa remains difficult for many, particularly for those from less privileged backgrounds.
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Dave *******
Contact the Canadian Embassy in Bangkok to ask for their requirements. No one on this page can provide an accurate answer as while may be able to meet visa requirements , approval is based on the visa officer decision.
George ********
Less difficult, us is impossible now
Jack ****************
OPGeorge Mangov less difficult than impossible leaves a lot of room... :)
George ********
Jack Kawakami Long 🤷there is no way to know but to try I guess
John ********
Canadian tourist visa for a Thai person is not easy to get.
Todd ********
Cockroaches are pretty smart. Least likely to go extinct….getting a visa for my thai gf was difficult…..need to be compelling reasons to return as the USA thinks everyone wants to live there …false…and not just be a tourist. Get a visa agency to assist. Maybe jump the loopholes easier.
Andy **********
For the UK, I had no issue getting a visitor visa for my wife. Yet, on paper at least, she had extremely difficult immigration circumstances, to an extent that there was lots of so called "advice" about not bothering. It turned out the big issue was not an issue.
Night *******
Yes poor uneducated Thais have little chance of getting into western countries
Jack ****************
OPNight Rider this is actually interesting... Do you think they look more at education than employment?
Brenton ******
I'm a New Zealand citizen and I just got my Thai partner a 461 partner visa into Australia which lasts 5 years with the right to work and renew after 5 years.
Gray *******
👉 Canada is difficult, but the USA is usually harder.
🇺🇸 USA – Very strict
Strong focus on financial stability
High suspicion of overstaying
If you’re poor, single, or don’t have strong ties to Thailand → high chance of denial
🇨🇦 Canada – Still strict, but slightly more reasonable
Looks more at overall situation, not just money
If you can show:
clear purpose (visit, study, family)
proof you’ll return to Thailand
→ you may have better chances than the USA
☘️ Canada is not easy, but it’s not as unforgiving as the USA, especially for applicants from poorer backgrounds.
🇺🇸 USA – Very strict
Strong focus on financial stability
High suspicion of overstaying
If you’re poor, single, or don’t have strong ties to Thailand → high chance of denial
🇨🇦 Canada – Still strict, but slightly more reasonable
Looks more at overall situation, not just money
If you can show:
clear purpose (visit, study, family)
proof you’ll return to Thailand
→ you may have better chances than the USA
☘️ Canada is not easy, but it’s not as unforgiving as the USA, especially for applicants from poorer backgrounds.
Jonathan **********
Have you bothered to
Look at the Canadian immigration department’s website. That would be the first place I would look, not here, too
many racist wankers here spewing BS just to be a-holes!
Look at the Canadian immigration department’s website. That would be the first place I would look, not here, too
many racist wankers here spewing BS just to be a-holes!
John *********
In general you have to demonstrate a compelling reason she would return home.
Terary **********
I would have to guess Canada would be easier. I am an American.. I know what kind of pricks we can be.. I always thought the Canadians were better than that.
Ellen *************
I hit like on this after reading the edit.
Sam ********
"They let everyone into Canada!"
"Of course, millions of Indians come to Canada every year!"
These are oversimplifications and not really related to visit visas. Yes, Canada brings in far too many foreign workers and students, but it's actually very difficult for a regular Thai woman to get a visit visa, even if they just want to go to Canada for 2 weeks. You must prove that you have: (1) a permanent job in Thailand, and (2) assets/property in Thailand (i.e., close ties / reasons to come back to Thailand). The Canadian Embassy is very strict about the possibility of a Thai person "visiting" Canada and then staying.
"Of course, millions of Indians come to Canada every year!"
These are oversimplifications and not really related to visit visas. Yes, Canada brings in far too many foreign workers and students, but it's actually very difficult for a regular Thai woman to get a visit visa, even if they just want to go to Canada for 2 weeks. You must prove that you have: (1) a permanent job in Thailand, and (2) assets/property in Thailand (i.e., close ties / reasons to come back to Thailand). The Canadian Embassy is very strict about the possibility of a Thai person "visiting" Canada and then staying.
Steven *******
Sam Wilson Indians are invading the world 🌎, USA 🇺🇸 same way.
Sam ********
Steven Jones True, but there is a difference between Indians invading by the millions via work/student visa scams to live in the US/Canada forever and a simple Thai woman who wants to visit for 2 weeks.
Allan **************
Maybe like New Zealand very difficult. Love the way so many people complain about Thailand immigration But forget how Difficult it can be for Thai people to go for a holiday in their Country. I like the way you say if your wife can't go your not interested in going .
Steven *******
Allan Corg Morris 1000%
Steven *******
Took almost 2 years to get my Thai wife to USA 🇺🇸.. & yet they let Indians all the time?? Thais would be a far better people to let in.. IMO
Nick **********
Steven Jones Indians who come to USA are a different breed.
My first trip to Pattaya I was appalled.
My first trip to Pattaya I was appalled.
Stephen **********
Steven Jones hi, I'm about to attempt the same and would appreciate it if you could message me with any advice if you have the time. Thanks!
Michael ******
Steven Jones the Indians who move to the US is a higher caliber than the ones who come to thai...only for sex
Steven *******
@Michael *****
bullshit.. not for sex for a better life ! Get your head outta Pattaya libtard ! & you guys are so lost its ridiculous!!!Michael ******
Steven Jones talking about the one who come on vacation and sleep on the beach.
Mark *******
Steven Jones The Indians that come to USA are educated and have some money. They are not the same as the poor ones in Pattaya that have no class. But I get your point.
Inem *******
Steven Jones India speak good and better English not the buffalo sick thailish
Steven *******
@Inem ******
still pushy, rude & they do not assimilate..Inem *******
Steven Jones I applied fr B1/B2 Visa was so terrible. The system is shutting down every 3 minutes and it's took me a week to completed. During the interview a few Indian men and young women just beside my que speak fluent English and answer to questions so smooth. That's is very important to get the visa approved. There after they are pushy, rude and not assimilate are not the problem anymore
Les *********
It's very difficult in Australia too, had to get a holiday visa first with a really strong case of why my partner has a strong reason to want to return home. Once in the country, it was much easier for Permanent Residency visa, maybe it's the same approach to use in Canada...
Roger **********
A reliable sponsor, proof of relationship, contact logs, proof of needing to return to Thailand, an itinerary, family or business references then all should be good. Oh, if it’s US they might check Social media to make sure you haven’t criticized the orange man.
Mark *******
Roger Cottrell you just had to put that last sentence in to make yourself look like a stupid idiot.
Steven *******
Roger Cottrell Trump is FAR BETTER than Albanese, spineless moron.
StunningEl**********
Don’t know about your specific question but it’s cool you are going on an outback adventure! Sounds great!
Kenneth *******
My buddy just got his girl a Canadian visa but he had to show his bank statement to guarantee her. Let's say he is a millionaire. So the truth is that her visa will get approved as long as you can back it up.
Bry ******
Unless she's Hi-so, good luck getting her into Soviet Canuckistan as a tourist The Thai passport is sadly very weak.
Geoff *********
@Bry *****
You are obviously too ignorant to know the difference between social democracy and socialism. As an aside I see the Canadian passport is now rated stronger than a US passport according to the Henley Passport Index 2026, Canada now ranks 8th globally, while the U.S. passport has dropped out of the top 10
Pinaki *****
Not that bad... USA visa needs to have a face to face interview.. not to mention the ridiculous wait times . Canadian process is all online .. so just fill it up properly give rational explanation where ever necessary and show intent of return. Also u cud take the FIFA world cup as a reason to visit for faster processing
Barath *******
We are in Canada and leaving to Thailand soon, I'm not being snarky Jack, do you want to work and reside in Canada?
Michael *******
If you can afford the cost of living in Canada and live in Canadian weather, Canada is very welcoming. Check out Toronto….
Bernard **********
I am looking for a wife ...
Jon *******
Bernard St-Andre buy a one way ticket to thailand
Inem *******
No visa apply/granted is easy. You hv to follow the country requirements and law. The most difficult one is for those who hv no patience and high ego
Brandon *********
A TRV to Canada costs roughly 600 dollars which is roughly 13,609 baht then add on price of plane tickets and hotel rooms, honestly in my opinion no it wouldn’t be feasible for a poor Thai person to visit Canada or the USA, but would it be like a once in a lifetime trip for them yes
Shawn *******
Brandon Stapley they just need to get to Canada. The Canadian taxpayer will pick up the tab on housing and we have food banks where they would get priority.
Brandon *********
@Shawn ******
a TRV is a tourist visa, a PRV is a permanent resident visa which allows them to stay in Canada permanently and work it costs roughly 6-7000 cad to acquire with all kinds of requirementsShawn *******
Brandon Stapley they should have no problem finding a job because Canadian taxpayers cover half their wage at places like Tim Hortons, but only if they hire immigrants and not Canadian citizens. So they should have no problem finding work.
Sean **********
Brandon Stapley why can my niece get a visa? The family is loaded.. She has been trying for years to go to the US.
Brandon *********
Sean Franjesh would need to ask someone who knows American visa standards, I can only help with Canadian visa questions
Derek *******
Yes. same exact procedure. Tourist visas is almost impossible for regular people.
Wayne *********
Most people posting here have no idea what they are talking about...they are ignorant or racists. A poor Thai without specific skills which are in demand has no chance of immigration to another country. Even getting a tourist visa is difficult. Just as Ai. Do not rely on social media for important information like this...it brings out the unhinged.
SunnyFla********
Wayne Edwards I'm Canadian, so not sure how visiting works. Is it that hard for a regular Thai person to visit as a visitor? Is it more of a 1 way vs 2 way ticket issue?
Mark *********
SunnyFlamingo559 A "visitor's visa" is virtually impossible to get for poor Thai people without being able to prove they will go back to Thailand. So they need to go back for children, career, assets etc. The way I read it is that Canada doesn't want to risk poor people coming to Canada and then not leaving. If they are married to a responsible Canadian that increases their chances dramatically. A girlfriend though doesn't meet this hurdle.
Jack ****************
OPWayne Edwards it's worth doing from time to time to refill the block list. Just a tourist visa.
Danny *******
Get a new hobby.
Wayne *********
Danny Dukes you are the type of person I mentioned...a fuckwit.
John **********
Yes , its very hard and typically the consulate in Thailand will not approve it without very strong ties to Thailand ie; an above avg career , they own a home , they have sufficient funds in their bank and had it for some time and you cannot deposit it into their account .
I went through it with my wife and we were denied a travel visa then we ended up getting married which was in the plans anyway and after marriage we used a visa agent and I was successful in bringing her to Canada 🇨🇦 but it took 2.5 years and lots of frustrations
I went through it with my wife and we were denied a travel visa then we ended up getting married which was in the plans anyway and after marriage we used a visa agent and I was successful in bringing her to Canada 🇨🇦 but it took 2.5 years and lots of frustrations
Mark *********
John Siderfin Your story echoes that of my wife and me. Lots of blood, sweat, tears, time and money, but we got there!
Jack ****************
OPMark Goodall this would just be for a visit. She has money in the bank, owns property, has a business, we have kids and I love here full time... We got rejected for US several times. Agent looked at her portfolio and said it wasn't worth trying. Said basically if you don't have an office job you are screwed. It's lame
SunnyFla********
Mark Goodall so a regular Thai person can't just book a plane ticket to Canada for a visit? Or is it more of a 1 way ticket is the issue?
Eric *********
SunnyFlamingo559 I’m pretty sure it’s a visa overstay/working illegally problem.
Bruce *****
Most countries have strict rules to immigrate from countries like Thailand even with a local sponsor. Unless u gave a skill thats on their list
Craig *********
Bruce Blu soldier
Mark *********
It is difficult to come to Canada for poor people. You must show you will go back to Thailand, i.e. children, good job, assets, travel history. Being married to a Canadian certainly helps.
Patrick ************
Mark Goodall that's right
Rodge ****
Don’t come to Canada! There’s nothing here worth coming for. And yes, there’s a minimum amount you need to show in your accounts.
Janet ******
Rodge Sh tell me you’ve never travelled without telling me you’ve never travelled 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️
I am currently in Thailand and while it is a lovely country, many Canadians (like yourself) have NO idea how lucky we are.
Try travelling. It helps with your education.
I am currently in Thailand and while it is a lovely country, many Canadians (like yourself) have NO idea how lucky we are.
Try travelling. It helps with your education.
Jack ****************
OPRodge Sh unhelpful
Nick ************
Jack Kawakami Long My friends just got visas and it was very easy. They provided many documents to show ties with Thailand and I also helped with proving we are friends.
Duke *******
Rodge Sh I loved Canada, however, there is a growing number of whingers and moaners these days.
Rodge ****
Duke Derek it’s not whining and moaning when 95% of the population is living paycheck to paycheck and the future is uncertain. There are more realtors in the GTA region than soldiers across the whole country! The country’s priorities are misplaced and future uncertain!
Duke *******
Rodge Sh sounds like whinging to me. What does your therapist say?
GoldenT*******
Huge mistake ; the inflation in Canada is so bad. You would want to move there unless you are a millionaire who happens to love ski’ing ⛷️ ❄️
Jonathan **********
GoldenTurkey77 inflation is Canada can’t be worse than the inflation in the US, which keeps climbing every month due to Trump’s illegal tariffs!
Steven *******
Jonathan Seraphim Washington state sucks because its a blue state!!! Democrats are just LOSING 📉
Jonathan **********
Steven Jones You are a delusional fool. Blue states keep Red states running, without Blue states your states collapse. and as far as Democrats losing you obviously didn't see the results of the last election in Minnesota where the Republican incumbent received a huge whopping 4% of the state's vote, while his Democrat challenger received 96% of the vote. There is a bigly reason Trump and his Klan want to suppress the November elections or nationalize and suppress them, they know they are going to lose ferociously. The latest report is the Republicans will lose 23 seats in the House and likely more in the Senate. Face it, Republicans in Congress have absolutely abdicated their rights and responsibilities, even the NRA is standing against the party that was ok with federal agents taking a licensed gun away from a licensed gun owner in an open carry state, and then beating him and shooting him 10 times. In Europe they throw Pedophiles in Prison, in the US, people like you defend pedophiles and rapists, with all of your souls, all of which are going to Hell!
Jack ****************
OPGoldenTurkey77 turkey is right
Mark *********
GoldenTurkey77 Look it up. Canada's inflation rate is 2.3-2.4% annually, on a par with the USA, but higher than Europe. Thailand is very low approaching 0%.
Mike *************
Mark Goodall I have family that lives there and costs have gotten completely out of control the since covid. Cost of living and especially housing costs are ridiculous compared to most of the US.
Kevin ***********
Mark Goodall inflation rates only represent last year to date. Look at since covid till now inflation is easily over 20%
Kevin ***********
Mark Goodall What “True U.S. Inflation Since COVID” Looks Like
Measure
2020–2025 Cumulative
Official CPI
- 15%–18% in price levels
ShadowStats
- >30%–40% if older methodology is used
Chapwood Index
- 20%–35%
Measure
2020–2025 Cumulative
Official CPI
- 15%–18% in price levels
ShadowStats
- >30%–40% if older methodology is used
Chapwood Index
- 20%–35%
Mark *********
@Kevin **********
Inflation rates since Jan. 1 2023: a) 2023-3.9%; b) 2024-2.4%; c) 2025-2.1%; d) 2026 (Jan)-2.3%. Adding the three full years 2023-2026 = inflation of 8.4%.Mark *********
@Kevin **********
Not true.GoldenT*******
Mark Goodall I don’t need to look it up I have multiple friends who have escaped and told me the stories
Mark *********
GoldenTurkey77 .Many countries in the west have these same problems and issues. I have relatives in England and friends in the USA who also experience these same things.
GoldenT*******
Mark Goodall it’s mostly other factors like cost of a home, tax rate, fees, government oversight and red tape, healthcare wait times, etc
Mark *********
GoldenTurkey77 Why let the truth get in the way?
GoldenT*******
GoldenTurkey77 ***wouldn’t
Qamar ***************
No visa is difficult to get if applied properly
Mark *********
@Qamar **************
You have no idea what you are talking about.Jack ****************
OP@Qamar **************
waste
Sue **********
@Qamar **************
only in USA not possible to get one for Thais 😉
Bob ******
Sue Heimchen wrong I have Thai friends
Exciting*********
Sean Franjesh very wealthy has almost nothing to do with it ….you need to show strong connection to Thailand as in a job , owning land , children (help) and prove your intent to return to Thailand …. My wife just went through it and got a 10 year tourist visa …
Sean **********
Bob Howe my niece from a very wealthy family cannot get a visa to US and has been trying for years to get a visa to visit the US.
Dean *************
Canadian military looking to hire foreign workers
Sam ********
Dean Brocklebank Western militaries only want white men to be recruited. For everything else in the West, they want brown workers.
Bry ******
Dean Brocklebank there's no life like it.... there's no life like it...
Jack ****************
OPDean Brocklebank dork.
Craig *********
Dean Brocklebank you cant make this s.t up. I couldnt believe it. So glad im moving out
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