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What are the best ways to provide proof of accommodation for a Thai visa application when I haven't booked a place yet?

GoldNar********
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Applying from London embassy, they’ve asked for lots of further information but basically the same stuff continuously. They’ve asked for accommodation showing my name, I haven’t booked anything yet because I wanted to sign 12 month lease after visa approval, has anyone any suggestions?
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The post discusses challenges faced while applying for a Thai visa from the London embassy, particularly regarding the requirement to show proof of accommodation before getting the visa. The original poster mentions not having booked accommodation yet as they plan to sign a long lease after visa approval. Commenters suggest various solutions, including booking a hotel or Airbnb with free cancellation, providing a cover letter explaining the situation, and sharing examples of potential accommodations. Overall, the conversation offers practical advice for expats navigating similar visa requirements.
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CharmingG**********
CharmingG**********
What i did was book a room for 3 weeks on agoda . Write a cover letter saying you will be looking for a rental afterwards. Cancel the booking once you've sent it .
Anchalee *******
Anchalee *******
I can help to book a house and make the contract to send the embassy.

Please DM.to me
Biff *******
Biff *******
Book something short term that you can cancel. Also, it’s not a good idea to enter into a long term rental agreement or lease before you get to Thailand. Do it when you get there.
Richard ********
Richard ********
It's a weird quirk of the visa but basically problem solving skills would tell you to book somewhere you can cancel
Nought*******
Nought*******
Book something cancelable.

Book a f a k e but ticketed flight.

It's bizarre that you must have flight and accommodation before the right to enter the country 😅

You can also just book a hotel, download the booking and cancel same day.
Dave ****
Dave ****
Why do people continuously overcomplicate things. Just book a hotel or Airbnb with free cancellation, what's the issue 🤷🏽
GoldNar********
GoldNar********
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@Dave ***
I guess because everyone actually wants to get it right so they don’t get rejected, this is a group to ask questions, no?
Paul ********
Paul ********
Do we believe they actually ring up to confirm bookings?
Tom ********
Tom ********
Which DTV did you apply for? And what was the additional documentation’s they asked for that you thought was the same as you already submitted?
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
We got asked 3 times for more info from london embassy 🥴🤦‍♀️
BravePers*********
BravePers*********
Get a hotel for arrival and explain you'll find a long term condo after arriving
Dom ********
Dom ********
Book a 2 week hotel or something, with free cancellation
Pamela ********
Pamela ********
Can I ask if you are getting a direct flight or a layover?
GoldNar********
GoldNar********
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@Pamela *******
lay over 🙂
Pamela ********
Pamela ********
GoldNarwhal7906 so when it asks for flight details is it from your starting point or your layover point?
Toni *******
Toni *******
@Pamela *******
its flight number that goes to thailand
Racoo******
Racoo******
In your covering letter which I suspect from the London embassy was one of the additional request, I would include your plan, so explain you haven’t booked accommodation yet as you were awaiting visa approval prior to making a final booking. I would suggest not stating you are going for a 12 month lease as it’s a maximum of 180 per year (I understand you can extend or leave and return and be granted an additional 180 days but that’s not guaranteed so I would advise to state it in the additional information. I would place a map of the area you plan to stay and the reasons why (food, shopping or other legal activities) then show some rental accommodation from a local Thai website as examples of where you may rent.

With regards to you other additional information that seems repeated it’s not, what they are asking for is further detail or more documentation as the first submission wasn’t enough, if you issue the same you could be rejected. Any questions just ask, I did mine through London alone no agent and was approved within a week.
Bakhshini ***********
Bakhshini ***********
RacoonRider how can I reach out to you ? I should be doing mine next week
GoldNar********
GoldNar********
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RacoonRider thank you, appreciated
Pamela ********
Pamela ********
I just done booking.com booked with a free cancellation
Chloe *******
Chloe *******
You can book via booking.com with free cancellation.

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