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Is it mandatory to have a hotel and flight booked before submitting a visa application for Thailand?

Dec 14, 2025
10 hours ago
Is it mandatory to have a hotel and flight booked in TH prior to submit the application?

First I need to know if my visa will be approved, then I plan my trip. It's a common sense.

I'll be applying workcation from my home country in case it matters.

The user manual.pdf from their website mark accomodation and flight as mandatory, but the examples are for different visas, such as tourist and diplomatic visa.

Any clarification would be helpful.

Thank you
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The requirement for having booked flights and accommodation prior to submitting a visa application in Thailand varies by embassy. For instance, the embassy in London mandates pre-booked flights but does not require hotel reservations, while the Malaysian embassy in Kuala Lumpur requires proof of fully booked accommodation for six months at least. It is important to check the specific requirements based on your location.
Robert *******
Common sense is following the requirements to apply for a visa.

Not making your own, feel free to apply OR search a destination who has requirements matching your ideas of rules and regulations.
Humble******
It depends on the embassy.

For example London requires pre-booked flights but no hotel. Malaysia - KL requires fully booked accommodation for 6 months at least.