What are the experiences and alternatives for applying at the New Zealand embassy regarding visa applications?

New Zealand Embassy Visa Application Thailand Visa Fees Immigration Expats Jakarta Vietnam Laos

Aug 29, 2024

4 months ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Looking at where to apply, New Zealand is the most expensive Embassy to apply at in the world - four times all other countries at 42,000 Baht / 2000NZD

Out of interest anyone here applied in NZ or did you fly out and choose an embassy in person approach?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The discussion highlights the exceptionally high visa application fee of 42,000 Baht at the New Zealand Embassy in Thailand, which is noted as being significantly more expensive than applications in other countries. Participants express disbelief at the cost and share alternative approaches, such as applying in neighboring countries like Vietnam or Laos. One commenter recounted a positive experience applying at the embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, indicating varying experiences based on location.

Andrea *********

Insane price 😳

4 months ago

Christopher *********

I am from USA I did it in Jakarta Indonesia. They were really friendly and helpful.

4 months ago

Jonny *********

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@Chris******

thanks, good to hear positive feedback on experiences and where.

4 months ago

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Jonny *********

Seb ********

That’s insane. Wtf?

4 months ago

Jonny *********

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@Seb *******

and there will be three of us, so it is an extra approx 850 USD three times 💰🔥

4 months ago

Jonny *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Yes, definitely, currently on holiday in Thailand but fly back to NZ for work soon. Will detour on way back I think best. Thanks

4 months ago

Seb ********

@Jonny ********

I would apply in another country then, stop along the way in one of the nearby embassies/consulates.

4 months ago

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Seb ********

Jonny *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Yup

@T**

just posted up their rates page, it is crazy in NZ

4 months ago

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Jonny *********

Shayne **********

Go via Vietnam or Laos.

4 months ago

Jonny *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks, certainly appears to be a good option - better to spend part of the extra 30,000 baht close by on a flight detour, hotels, food, local economy than in NZ

4 months ago

Tod *********

@Jonny ********

keep in mind BOTH the two thai consulates in Lao (Vientiane and Savannakhet) and the two thai consulates in Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi) require you book an online appt before you show up to get in the gate and apply for a visa there.

So definitely go to the website, READ the requirements of the consulate you're going to apply at before you turn up there 🙂

4 months ago

Jonny *********

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@T**

thanks appreciate the reminder, yes been looking at each embassies requirements.

4 months ago

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Jonny *********

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