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Should I apply for my Thai visa from the embassy in London or Paris as an Irish passport holder residing in France?

Apr 17, 2025
3 days ago
What embassy to apply from London or Paris?

Hello, I am an Irish passport holder (no other passport) but I am a resident in France with a French residency card, so naturally I should be applying in Paris but my bank account is a GBP UK bank. Normally I would apply from Paris as anyone knows how to convert currency but would rather double check before spending 350€. Physically I am located in France but I travel to Ireland all the time so at the time of application I can be in either Ireland or France. My documents are all in English and both countries only require most recent single bank statement. With London requiring 2k less in the account.

Thank you in advance

Edit: Paris embassy have said the following “You need to show a bank certificate with 15,000 in euros.” So Paris does not accept the equivalent in a foreign currency incase anyone wants to apply in the future.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user, an Irish passport holder residing in France, is seeking advice on whether to apply for a Thai visa at the embassy in London or Paris. Despite being located in France, they have a UK bank account and notes that London has a lower financial requirement for visa applications. A response points out that London is reputed to handle inquiries better and offers quicker approvals compared to Paris, which requires documentation in euros.
Andi ***********
London has a much better reputation for dealing with enquires and a much quicker approval process than Paris.