Answereda year ago
What additional documents do I need for my Thai tourist visa and will a failed application affect my future entry?
Hi, I have applied tourist visa online n got the email to provide additional document to proceed further :
1, address for my stay 60 days in thai — originally I showed the first hotel that I stayed few days as I want to find hotels after landed; should I really need to book 60 days hotel to attach such documents
2, invitation letter from thai people (how to get this or what the content)
If I didn’t attach such additional document, will my record of failed tourist visa to be showed n affect my entry when landed in thai ? I plan to apply Retire visa in thai after landed in fact. Thanks for add advice!
1, address for my stay 60 days in thai — originally I showed the first hotel that I stayed few days as I want to find hotels after landed; should I really need to book 60 days hotel to attach such documents
2, invitation letter from thai people (how to get this or what the content)
If I didn’t attach such additional document, will my record of failed tourist visa to be showed n affect my entry when landed in thai ? I plan to apply Retire visa in thai after landed in fact. Thanks for add advice!
Answer summary
The user has applied for a tourist visa to Thailand online and received a request for additional documents, including proof of accommodation for 60 days and an invitation letter from a Thai resident. They are uncertain if they need to book a hotel for the entire duration or can provide an alternative arrangement. They also express concern about the impact of a potentially unsuccessful tourist visa application on their future travel plans, particularly in relation to a planned retirement visa after arrival. Community members suggest booking a hotel with free cancellation and raising questions about why the user is opting for a tourist visa rather than directly applying for a retirement visa.
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Phil ******
@PetPet ***************
the first hotel is free. Do you have a Thai friend to write a letter of invitation?PetPet ****************
OP@Phil *****
tks… I can try to ask thai friend to write just what info he need to write? If I got the invitation letter, will embassy not ask me to send 60 days hotel supporting, tks!Phil ******
@PetPet ***************
you only need to show the hotel name and address noting more. If they question you advise your travelling throughout ThailandWannikea *********
Why are you applying for a tourist visa when over 92 countries get a free 60-day visit exempt entry? What country is your passport and where are you applying through?
PetPet ****************
OP@Wannikea ********
I applied from Hong Kong… yes I have considered this just concerned if time not enough to extend my longer stay to apply retire visa.
Jan ******************
@PetPet ***************
This is quite strict, but still not entirely unusual. May I ask where you are applying from?PetPet ****************
OP@Jan *****************
Hong Kong
John *********
If you want a retirement visa why did you apply for a tourist visa? Easier to get a retirement visa when not in Thailand.
PetPet ****************
OP@John ********
if apply retire visa outside of thai, need to buy thai yearly insurance from their list n some extra doc which take extra times n costWannikea *********
@PetPet ***************
that's an OA Visa, you want the non Imm O visa, 90 days no insurance requirements.Brandon ************
Book a hotel with free cancellation through Agoda. Once you get the visa, cancel the booking.
PetPet ****************
OP@Brandon ***********
oh tks for suggestion! as I never cancel hotels before, is there penalty after cancellation? Thanks!Brandon ************
@PetPet ***************
not if you book one that's free cancellation. It should be clear when you bookPetPet ****************
OP@Brandon ***********
thanks a lot! Will check agoda for free cancellationActivity
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