What are the experiences of applicants who were rejected for their Thai visa applications?

Aug 19, 2024
3 months ago
So far we’ve heard several accounts of those getting their DTVs successfully and that’s great but I’m just wondering what about those who tried to apply but were rejected. It’d be great if you could also share your stories so that others can avoid the same mistakes.
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The discussion centers around the experiences of individuals applying for Thailand's Digital Visa (DTV), focusing particularly on those who faced rejection. Some participants express curiosity about rejection cases, while others highlight that most applicants are simply asked for additional information rather than outright rejected. A British expat mentions their visa application was rejected due to difficulties obtaining necessary entrance and exit records, suggesting that applying from a neighboring country like Cambodia might be a better option. Further, there's a debate about the terminology used in visa status updates, clarifying that 'cancelled' can often imply effective rejection in the e-visa system.
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William ******
But once rejected isn’t harder the next time?
Graham ******
Daniel *******
Im British and live in China. I applied for this visa and it got rejected. You can't get entrance exit records here so I think the rejection is based on this. I was told the most secure option for someone in my situation is to go to Cambodia and apply from there
Brandon ************
@Daniel ******
Hong Kong seems quite friendly for this as well.
Tara ********
@Daniel ******
sent you pm
Dustin ******
Bunches of applicants got rejected in china’s evisa system without refund - especially of Beijing consulate

As shown in the screenshot that rejected applicants posted their DPs.

IMO they have invisible quotas to mainland Chinese applications and/or those applicants tried to submit fake documents and got caught.
Graham ******
@Dustin *****
That says cancelled not rejected (this might be a translation issue) but they have different meanings
Dustin ******
@Graham *****
actually “cancel” rhetorically means application terminated in e-visa system . If they need more documents to check, the status will turn into “pending documents” so if you see “cancel” in evisa system that means this application won’t go any further (rejected de facto), and you can’t get any refund.
Garrett ***********
I haven't seen anyone rejected yet.
Graham ******
@Garrett **********
A guy was rejected an Savannakhet because he has a 3 month bank statement not 6 months
Janine *************
@Graham *****
interesting. They just wanted to see my balance with the money in, plus proof of address. This was applying in Uk. All fine accepted and now in Thailand
Garrett ***********
@Graham *****
I'm sure people have been, I just haven't seen any. Normally though in that case the embassy just asks for additional documents , weird they would deny him unless he was unable to provide 6 months after they asked for it.
Graham ******
@Garrett **********
Because he was out of the country maybe he didn't have remote access to his account, he was able to return with a marriage extension so will try again next year
Andy ************
Don't think there's many being rejected. They're just asked to provide more information
Joseba ********
@Andy ***********
I saw 2 guys been rejected in front of me at Vientiane embassy.
Adrià ********
@Joseba *******
For why reasons? Pasttomorrow I have to go to Vientiane Embassy. If you can provide me more information about the rejections there I will be very grateful.
Bastien ********
@Adrià *******
i requested by mail and DM, mail no answer but got this very… helpful reply

Guess I’ll just drown them in documents
Adrià ********
@Bastien *******
Thank you so much 🙏
Bastien ********
@Adrià *******
I wish they told me a little more, here is the list of documents I asked them about and I plan to give on October

List documents

- Passport copy

- Pictures as requested

- Application form

- French Bank documents in English with € currency showing over 500.000+ baht

- Documents from Thai bank for proof of financial stability

Proof of digital nomad :

- Signed Recommandations letters from past and present clients with their passport or ID card as proof

- Portfolio websites

- Letter allowing myself to work remotely

- My resume

- My rental contract in Thailand

- My French Business Registration

- Letter listing all the projects I’ll work on while in Thailand + activities/event

- Cover letter
Joseba ********
@Adrià *******
I have no idea 🤷🏼‍♂️ I just saw they got papers and money back
Adrià ********
@Joseba *******
gracias Joseba! Maybe it depends on the nationality, I read some posts that people from some nations have more difficulties to get the visas.
Joseba ********
@Adrià *******
I think more depends on the documents you provide.. specially prof of income..
Alexandre ******
@Joseba *******
Yes bad in Vientiane ^^ They wanted my proof of freelance to be certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in France, and a letter from my bank to confirm that my bank statement is real ^^
Fred ****
@Alexandre *****
Is there a better alternative to Vientiane? Such as Malaysia or Singapore?
LaMechelle ********
@Fred ***
I saw someone in another group say both of these countries are very detailed. They said Singapore is super thorough.
Fred ****
@LaMechelle *******
Yeah I am not surprised, I remember applying for a simple tourist visa at the Singapore Thai embassy and they were a bit over the top. I guess Laos is the way to go.
Alexandre ******
@Fred ***
no idea
Bastien ********
@Alexandre *****
did you pass at the end ? What other documents did they ask you ? Was the bank statement in euro ?
Alexandre ******
@Bastien *******
it's was in euro yes, they tell me it's better if it's a thai bank directly, finally I don't do it because no time to get the bank letter and my document certified by foreign affair. Better to do online I think ^^
Andy ************
@Joseba *******
I'm talking about eVisa. I personally know three people in the last two weeks accepted through Sydney Consulate. If you look through the Thai visa Facebook groups there's scores of successful applications
Pavol *******
@Andy ***********
you can not know how many were rejected
Andy ************
@Pavol ******
And no-one knows how many accepted, but going by the reports on Thai visa/travel Facebook groups it appears there's an avalanche of acceptances. The criteria for the visa is quite easy to meet. The people I know are switching from retirement visas to DTV, and they've been easy
Mike ******
If they share their stories maybe people who follow them will be rejected to - hehe.
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