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

Thailand Visa Visa Application Requirements Workcation Visa Accommodation Requirements Flight Booking Requirements Embassy Regulations

Dec 14, 2025

5 months ago

Anonymous *************

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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

It is not universally mandatory to have a hotel and flight booked before applying for a visa to Thailand; requirements vary by embassy. Some embassies, like London's, may require pre-booked flights but not necessarily accommodation, whereas others may have different rules. It is advisable to check the specific requirements for the embassy through which you are applying and to be prepared for possible requests for proof of accommodation and flights after submission.

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Alix *********

Future rejected application in the making

5 months ago

Anonymous ******************

Absolutely a requirement

5 months ago

ArticulateS***********

Depends on the Embassy. If they ask for a ticket pay the extra and get a flexible one.

5 months ago

Tararag ********

In the check list they doesn't mention these documents, but after submitting my partner was asked to provide them otherwise the visa won't be proceeded

5 months ago

Ian **********

I can confirm UK wanted my flight e-ticket. I booked an apartment that was free to cancel. I ended travelling a month later than my application said. My ticket was flexible

5 months ago

Koyoto *****

@Ian *********

i applied soft power in london too, 1st December applied, 4th sent off additional documents, 14th december documents still pending to be checked. I put my intended date of arrival for 5th Jan. When do you think ill be approved? Im hoping the upcoming week

5 months ago

Ian **********

@Koyoto ****

Mine came the day before I travelled

5 months ago

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Ian **********

Elías ********

It depends on the Embassy

5 months ago

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.

5 months ago

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.

5 months ago

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Humble******

Does changing my flight booking after applying for a Thai visa affect my application?

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6 months ago

What are alternatives for providing proof of flight and accommodation when applying for a Thai tourist visa?

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7 months ago

Do I need to book a flight and hotel for Thailand when applying for a visa with an 'intended date of arrival'?

2 comments

10 months ago