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Is it true that all visa applications for Thailand must be done online through the e-visa system?
Dec 5, 2025
5 months ago
Michael ********
ORIGINAL POSTERI’m just reading on the website of the Thai embassy in Vientiane that it’s not possible to apply for any type of visa in person. Is that true? Does everything have to be done online?
TLDR : Answer Summary
Yes, as of March 2024, all visa applications at Thai embassies, including the one in Vientiane, must be submitted online through the e-visa system. Applicants are required to upload all necessary documents online and present a printed form received after submission when visiting the embassy to pay the visa fee.
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Patrick *********
Yes, you have to upload every document they request online now. I am in Laos and got my non-b visa. I will be back into Thailand this morning.
Anna *********
Yes and yes everywhere
Michael ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Anna ********
Thai embassy in Hanoi still works normally, you can schedule an appointmentAnna *********
@Michael *******
normal is all visa applications are online Maybe you can make appts for other thingsReply to
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Tony *********
Yes as of March 2024 ( I Think ??)all visas applications went on the E-visa site
Marc ********
Yes
Brandon ************
Every Thai embassy in the world is on the e-visa system and only accepts applications through the online portal. You won't even be allowed onto the embassy property without the printed form that you receive after submitting your application online, which lets you go to the embassy to pay the fee for the visa.
Michael ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Brandon ***********
oh I thought they have it in system? There is only one document possible to attach, how to attach more?Brandon ************
@Michael *******
I'm not sure what you are asking. There are multiple sections to upload information. If you need to upload more than one document for a section, use an online tool to combine documents into one file.Michael ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Brandon ***********
that's why much more easier was applying by person. But. Why they just rejected not asking for additional documents?Brandon ************
@Michael *******
Depends on what the problem is on whether they ask for more or just reject itReply to
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Michael ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Brandon ***********
could you tell me if there is any difference what embassy do you choose as the one which is closest to you? What do you think about my situation? Since I was denied, without stamp in my passport, should I try to get non o visa or they will reject it automatically? It's another 80usdJohn **********
@Michael *******
on what grounds would you apply for a Non-O visa?Brandon ************
@Michael *******
Being denied entry is not grounds for rejecting a visa application in most casesMichael ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Brandon ***********
I'm in Vietnam now, Hanoi. I was applying online for tourist visa, but there is to choose a reason visit Thai family. I sent all documents, also child birth certificate and invitation letter. But I don't have proper document indicating my current location so I wrote just letter myself. Do you think it was a reason of rejected?Brandon ************
@Michael *******
How do you not have documentation showing your location? You got a stamp in your passport when you entered Vietnam. Without that your visa is rejected because you are not proving you are in Vietnam.Reply to
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Brandon ************
@Michael *******
Which embassy you choose is dependent on where you are. You must physically be inside of the country where that embassy has jurisdiction. For countries that have multiple embassies/consulates, their website will usually tell you what part of the country that consulate has jurisdiction over. This is from the US for exampleReply to
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Michael ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Brandon ***********
when this everything was changed? I'm feeling like woke up in another reality.Brandon ************
@Michael *******
January 1st 2025 the last few embassies that had not switched finally did soReply to
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