A reminder that the Royal Thai Embassy in London switches too online visa application only as from today 15th June.
The Paris Thai Embassy switches over Monday 17th June
Visa : How to apply visa by post
From 15 June 2019, visa applicants in the UK and Ireland have to apply online. Let's see how it works.
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Guideline to Thailand e-visa
14 June 2019 will be the last day the Embassy will process visa application by post, submitted with the old visa application forms. Any old visa applications received after 14 June 2019 will be returned to the applicants.
In order to access online visa application, please go to [members only]
Applicants are required to set up an account and submit visa applications as an individual, or apply through travel agencies as previously, where travel agencies will submit online applications on their behalf. However, supporting documents have to be attached and payment of visa fee in pound sterling (£) has to be made online through secured portal. There will be no refund if visa application is rejected, or applicants paid for multiple entry visa but only eligible to get single entry visa.
Applicants can either book an appointment to submit their passports and visa applications in person at the Embassy, or submit them by post.
Please note that the Royal Thai Consulates in Cardiff, Gibraltar, Glasgow, Hull, and Liverpool in the UK, and in Dublin, Ireland, will continue to receive and process visa applications in the same way. Those who wish to apply for visa at the Royal Thai Consulates can continue to do so as usual.
Visa application by post
Important notice
Please note the validity of visa and permitted length of stay below.
If you apply for single-entry tourist visa, you can stay in Thailand up to 60 days only. The 30-day visa exemption scheme is not included in the tourist visa, and the permitted length of stay remains up to 60 days
TLDR : Answer Summary
Starting 15th June 2019, UK and Ireland visa applicants must apply online for Thai visas through the Royal Thai Embassy in London; the Paris Embassy will switch to this method on 17th June. Postal applications will no longer be accepted after 14th June, and all applications must be made through the online portal. Applicants need to create an account, submit documents electronically, and pay fees securely online. Refunds are not provided in cases of application rejection or if applicants apply for the wrong visa type. Clarifications about the single-entry tourist visa and the processes for submitting additional documents have been discussed in the comments.
