What are the challenges of applying for a Thai visa remotely instead of in person?

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If drivers licenses are able to show "current location", what stops someone from applying remotely?

I'm on a business trip abroad but have a US passport/drivers license and may not have time to get back to the States before going to Thailand

Ask Thailand · Answer

The conversation discusses the risks and moral implications of attempting to apply for a Thai visa remotely while currently abroad. Users advise against trying to deceive the Thai visa application system, stressing that doing so could lead to serious consequences, such as rejection and potential blacklisting. Instead, they suggest applying at a local Thai consulate, which often has similar rules to those in Thailand. There are also warnings about the possibility of being called for interviews or having to prove one's physical presence when applying for a visa.

Luit ***************** · Answer

If they want, they can check from where you apply, even in case you use VPN.

When you declare you are in the country you apply from, and you are obviously not, it is just fraudulent, and can be a reason not only to get rejected, but even blacklisted.

Why not just apply from where you are? The rules are not that much different between embassies to justify apply to a different one than the one you are at the moment.

Brian **** · Answer

If you tell the truth you can have an easier life and not worry about getting caught commiting fraud and facing the consequences. As the Thais say: Up 2 you.

Helen ******** · Answer

> what stops someone from applying remotely?

For many people it's morals since they don't want to fraudulently obtain a visa. For others it's financial because there is always a risk you could get called in for an interview, asked for proof of entry or numerous other items that you would have to provide to show that you are in the country you applied in and if you can't provide that, you'll get denied and lose the fee. Up to you!

James ******** · Answer

You're trying to find a way to fool the Evisa online application system. Suggest you don't ! On another post of yours, I suggested you fly to Taipei from Seoul South Korea and apply for the DTV visa at the Taipei Thai Embassy. It's still walk-in.

John ******* · Answer

Yes, You could lie to the Thai government and not get caught, but is it worth it?  If not currently in Thailand, why not apply via the consulate where you are located? If in Thailand and attempt to lie and get the visa, you are going to have to exit and re-enter anyway. Why not just take the week (or few days) and do it in a neighboring country?

Charles ********** · Answer

Entry/exit stamps in passport,, embassies are asking for all pages

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