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

Aug 7, 2025
21 days ago
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 perspective of a Hong Kong resident applying for a Thai visa, specifically highlighting the application process for cooking schools which can be considered slow but manageable. It mentions a visa fee of 3,000 HKD and additional costs related to the cooking school. Despite concerns about applying from Hong Kong, the author encourages residents not to avoid it as it can save on flight and hotel expenses for applications in other countries. Several comments express gratitude and inquire about required documents.
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Anonymous ******************
Fellow DTV applicant applied in Hong Kong . 👍
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.
Andi ***********
Congrats on your DTV..How long was your cooking course?
Anonymous *************
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AmbitiousSt***********
What documents did you submit?

Did you submit a self-introduction letter?
Anonymous *************
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AmbitiousStarfruit9790 yes, I wrote one to explain why I join the cooking course