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What are my options for applying for a business visa in Thailand while residing in Europe?

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Nov 4, 2021

3 years ago

Patrick *********

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I hope someone can help/advice

I been living in Thailand for 15 yearsworking for a company with a workpermit 

in 2020 I open my own company and left Thailand to get a business visa then the covid started and I couldnt get back in and stayed here in Europe to wait 

Now its open up and want to do the steps to get the visa but I am not registrate here in Europe (I have a dutch passpoort and staying in spain now)

I read in many post that they require you have to proof your citizenship of the country where you applied 

I really want to apply it in Belgium as there I be taken off back to Thailand 

In the past there was no problem, you could even go to the neighbore country like Singapore or Malaysia to do you visa 

Does any one know what can be done 

or shall I go with a Tourist visa to Thailand for later to go out again and apply the visa in Singapore 

Thank you

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A user seeks advice on applying for a business visa in Thailand after having lived there for 15 years. They currently hold a Dutch passport but reside in Spain. Due to COVID-19, they were unable to return to Thailand when they previously attempted to open a business, and now they are uncertain about the proof of residence requirement for their visa application. One comment suggests that as a Dutch citizen legally residing in Spain, a copy of their passport should be sufficient for the application.

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Stuart *********

I don’t believe the wording is citizenship of the country from where you’re applying, but legal residence. As a Dutch citizen you have the right to reside in Spain, so a copy of your passport should suffice.

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Patrick *********

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@Stuart ********

yes but i don't have legal residence here in Europe holding an Dutch Passport and want to apply in Thai embassy in Belgium

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Ադամ ********

@Patrick ********

So great you can reside anywhere in the EU. All barriers to human migration should be ABOLISHED

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Patrick *********

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If I go in Belgium to the Thai embassy I have to show them that I been register in Belgium

Problem is I am not register no where in Europe

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@Patrick ********

why is it illegal for you to live/reside in Europe if you have Dutch passport?

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Patrick *********

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thank you so you think no problem to request the business visa in Belgium even if I don't live there?

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Stuart *********

@Patrick ********

I can’t seem the harm in trying. I couldn’t say whether it would be successful or not.

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@Patrick ********

as far as I’m aware as a Dutch citizen you have the legal right to reside in Spain (or Belgium).

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