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

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Nov 29, 2024

14 days ago

Anonymous *************

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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

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TLDR : Answer Summary

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 *****************

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.

12 days ago

Anonymous *************

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@Luit ****************

Because I am US citizen but am on a business trip and may not have a chance to get back to the states before going to Thailand! And unfortunately Seoul Thai consulate doesn't allow foreigner/nonresidents to apply. Also don't have time to go to Taipei as someone else suggested :/

11 days ago

Luit *****************

Anonieme deelnemer When you not stay long enough at any place to apply for a Thai DTV, you maybe better wait till you stay at a place long enough.

At least you do not need a DTV as long as you are on bussiness trip.

11 days ago

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Luit *****************

Brian ****

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.

14 days ago

Helen ********

> 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!

14 days ago

James ********

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.

14 days ago

John *******

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?

14 days ago

Anonymous *************

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@John ******

I’m currently in South Korea for a week or two, which doesn’t allow tourists to apply

14 days ago

John *******

Anonymous participant - then you should head to a country where you can apply. Thai embassies in the US take longer than two weeks

13 days ago

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John *******

Charles **********

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

14 days ago

Jonathan ******

@Charles *********

not asked for with UK application. I can't imagine any embassy would ask for this with an online Visa.

14 days ago

Luit *****************

Jonathan Dean All embassies ask for proof, if you are a resident in the country, the drivers license, bank statement or electricity bill will work.

If you are not resident in the country, the passport stamps and hotel bill will work.

The countries near Thailand will check more I think because a lot of those people only get there to apply for the visa.

12 days ago

Charles **********

Jonathan Dean Vietnam is.

14 days ago

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Charles **********

Paul *******

@Charles *********

More and more countries have stopped stamping passports

14 days ago

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Paul *******