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Is it possible to apply for a Thai visa from Hong Kong, and what is the process like?

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Aug 7, 2025

15 hours ago

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

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For Hong Kong applicants:

Before applying, many people said Hong Kong was difficult to apply to, and even the cooking schools asked me to avoid it. 

However, if you're a Hong Kong resident, don't hesitate to apply there. It will just take longer, about a month. There's no need to apply in other countries, as flights and hotels also cost money.

The visa fee for Hong Kong is 3,000 HKD.

Cooking school: 19,000 + B.

That's about 8,000 HKD for a 5-year visa.

Even with Soft Power, the application process in Hong Kong can still be slow. It took me about a month.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The post discusses the experience of applying for a Thai visa from Hong Kong, highlighting that while some perceive it as difficult, Hong Kong residents can apply directly there without needing to go to other countries. The application process may take around a month, and the visa fee is 3,000 HKD. The applicant also mentions the costs of attending a cooking school, and provides advice on necessary documentation and the importance of printing the DTV visa email for travel.

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

Fellow DTV applicant applied in Hong Kong . 👍

12 hours ago

James ********

Thank You for your helpful report 👍

Congratulations 👏👏👏

PRINT OUT THE EMAIL THAT HAS YOUR DTV VISA.

That's what you should do... print it out.

You may have to show PROOF of your DTV Visa to airline staff on check-in for your flight ✈️ to Thailand...even to the connecting airline staff. Or to the land border crossing entry Thai Immigration Officer.

Upon arrival into Thailand, show the DTV visa to the Thai Immigration Officer and look at the STAMP placed in your passport to be sure you are STAMPED in for 180 days.

13 hours ago

Andi ***********

Congrats on your DTV..How long was your cooking course?

15 hours ago

AmbitiousSt***********

What documents did you submit?

Did you submit a self-introduction letter?

15 hours ago

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

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AmbitiousStarfruit9790 yes, I wrote one to explain why I join the cooking course

11 hours ago

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