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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

Jonny *********

asked Aug 29, 2024

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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?

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.

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Andrea *********

Insane price 😳

2 years ago

Christopher *********

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

2 years ago

Jonny *********

@Chris******

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

2 years ago

Seb ********

That’s insane. Wtf?

2 years ago

Jonny *********

@Seb *******

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

2 years ago

Jonny *********

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

2 years ago

Seb ********

@Jonny ********

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

2 years ago

Jonny *********

Yup

@T**

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

2 years ago

Shayne **********

Go via Vietnam or Laos.

2 years ago

Jonny *********

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

2 years 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 🙂

2 years ago

Jonny *********

@T**

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

2 years ago