What are the new requirements for applying for a TR Tourist Visa through Thailand's stickerless E-Visa System?

Oct 27, 2021
3 years ago
Abel *********
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Just had a peek at the new stickerless E-Visa System ([members only]/). Gave it a trial run for a simple TR Tourist Visa - posing as a French national. Only to discover, that as supporting documents they request 12! uploads - all of them mandatory. Including such things as booking confirmation, proof of financial assets and what not. See enclosed screen shots. For a simple tourist visa? Are they completely mad now? Who went through this website for a TR visa already? If they keep it like this when launching in Germany later this month ... they can forget about tourists. #TIT #whatamess
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Many expats express frustration with Thailand's new stickerless E-Visa System, which requires an extensive list of twelve supporting documents for a simple TR Tourist Visa. This includes mandatory proof of booking confirmations, financial assets, insurance details, and other personal information. Users share their challenges and experiences applying for the visa and question the rationale behind such stringent requirements, fearing it could deter tourists from visiting Thailand.
Terry ********
WTF!!!
Kristian ***************
I think the hashtag you’re looking for is #TAT
Jackson **********
I'm half way through it, I put 90 days as my return and am thinking I should change to 60 and like you said get my 30 day extension in Thailand?
Bill *********
dont forget to send in selfie with you holding your passport. they need that to track u down if you make arun for it
Oscar ********
How much is the financial requirement?
Oscar ********
Wow,it seems a lot for a tourist visa
Abel *********
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In this case (for French citizens) only 2000 EUR balance on bank account. But that is not the point. The point is they demanding so many things for a simple tourist visa.
Abel *********
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Will the electronic visa even only be granted for a specific port of entry on a specific date? No more 3 months general validity? Who knows this?
Abel *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Thanks. That looks more like it. 😅
Abel *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Was just an example screen shot I found using Google. E Visa not live in Germany, yet. Just planning ahead. So can someone from the countries where it is live already confirm such limitations?
Tod *********
@Abel ********
the visas are good for the normal length of time

single entry tourist visa/Non-Imm visas are good for 90 days

multi-entry tourist visa good for 6 months

multi entry Non-Immigrant visas good for a year

this is an e visa email that shows the Non-O visa was issued for visiting thai family and it's good for entry for 90 days from the date it was issued
Tod *********
what is your nationality? and why does it say "visa on arrival" VOA? and what visa did you apply for ?
Steve *******
Aaah another wonderful "improvement" by the Thai government. Fantastic work, as always 🥳
Ducky *********
go to youtube .. they show you how to fill in an e-visa
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Abel *********
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Not the point at all here.
Duncanc **********
it’s deliberately difficult so that agents will have more business pushed their way by people with money who can’t be bothered.

Very normal for Chinese travel agents to offer this service as a package for their groups.

That’s who they want to attract
Frédéric ******************
You never requested a Schengen or US visa, haven't you? 😉
Frédéric ******************
Jody Dayton Peace Equality of treatment is the new trend.
Abel *********
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Apples 🍏 and oranges 🍊. But yes, I did dive into getting a Schengen visa for someone. It is a mess that needs to be simplified, too.
Frédéric ******************
@Abel ********
So why do you thing Thailand way would be different ? Nothing to blame them.

I thing the biggest nightmare I had was requesting a New Zealand visa for 2 weeks stay.
Mian *******
Well I have been to Thailand 4 times and each time I have to apply visa with almost same documents even visiting embassy in person.now it’s E-visa and hell i feel glad now. don’t ask me what passport I have 😂
David *********
Not much different then if you were applying for a 6 month tourist visa from the states pre covid. Did it many times.

I understand it may seem absurd to most. Buy these requirements were there for all who wanted an actual visa. It's just that most never needed to get one.

Why is it always they will never get tourists with the processes and requirements they have? Maybe they won't get you as a tourist. 🙏🙏🙏

But they will still get plenty to start bringing money in.
Sophie *********
@David ********
And yet that doesn't seem to have been the case thus far despite its being open for months. These arduous processes are leading many I know to leave Thailand completely - also blaming farang for Covid and not offering them jabs along with everyone else. I am dreading applying for the TV.
David *********
@Sophie ********
you should go check your information.

Any foreigner can go get any multiple types of jabs. Yes they have a short supply but that's being worked out. The Thai people themselves have to take what ever jab is offered or they have to pay for moderna that's not even here yet. But they can't even sign up for all the different things the foriegners can. I actually got fully vaccinated before my wife got her first jab.

Oh and they haven't blamed whitey for covid since it first started.

Thailand has always had arduous processes. Just most never had to deal with them and now they do.
McGregor **********
Better going to other countries to try like Vietnam
Kewin *********
The land of masks. Better give it a miss.
Nathan ******
I did it from my coach in an hour, it's actually pretty simple.

Easier than making a stack of xerox copies and mailing them in with your passport and praying the whole package doesn't get lost.
Jeremy *********
Lol all the extra money is going on flights and C19 tests so when you get in to thailand you have less money. SO drink at 7_11 and grab a lady short time only its cheep then have them hanging around. But has they say UP to YOU.
Bert *********
all documents have to be PDF.
Oliver ********
How easy is it for a Thai national to apply for a tourist visa to visit France?
Abel *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
🍎 🍊
Nikk ******
Yes I spent 8hours trying to figure out how to fly direct checked through service to koh samui from the US for under $2000 … which is twice the normal flight price to Thailand …but after 5 hours on hold on my computer for an online live chat with bkk airlines - they do not provide any checked through service so you must exit in bkk and do a 1 day quarantine waiting for pcr test results first- but all the American flight websites like kayak and Expedia are currently selling through tickets with legs going to samui after several hours of layover in bkk.. which you have to exit the terminal and re check your luggage… deeming you “covid tainted” again….obviously illegitimately … also after emailing several asq verified hotels in bkk… none of them offer a one day hotel stay with pcr test yet…. Then I found one advertisement today on this group forum- you can stay one night in a hotel with a pcr test for a minimum of $300 US dollars…making your travel expenses again $2000 just to get in… not including travel insurance…I think it’s currently cheaper to fly to Tahiti ….,,
Brandon ************
@Nikki *****
one PCR test is about $100, plus airport transfer in a specially approved car where the driver will be wearing full PPE and the car will be partitioned with plastic. Then they will also be providing your meals and drinks since you're not allowed to leave the premises. Not sure if they're required to keep a nurse on-site
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like the AQs, but there's a lot of costs involved even for 1 night
Tony **********
I wonder does the same apply for RE-entry. I gotta go on a trip and wondering maybe cant come back easily hmmm
Frédéric ******************
@Tony *********
You don't need a visa if you're on re-entry...
Tony **********
@Frédéric ****************
ture but i

Meant the other requirements. Or what is needed with a re entry permit if you Thx
Frédéric ******************
Frédéric ******************
@Tony *********
from Nov 1 you need to fill up the Thailand Pass. With the requirements according to the following table.
Brandon ************
@Tony *********
this is the visa application
John ******
Fundamental... why? It's as if Thailand is trying harder to keep us out. All very strange....just the past 6 years it so. Ridiculous and stupid information...adding zero value to anyone's stay there. Covid reg. are nuts too... But...I'm missing my Thai food 😜😜😜😎
Tom **********
Tod *********
Clearly you are not the "quality tourists" thailand is looking for. 😮

The evisa system is actually an aptitude test and if you can't get thru the process you're not smart enough to be allowed into thailand 😛
Abel *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Never said is was difficult. Freaking annoying is what it is. Why do they mix up requirements between visa application and certificate of entry? I neither want to have quarantine nor flights and such fully booked at the time of applying for visa only. Nor is it their business what my bank statement looks like for a simple tourist visa. IMHO.

And believe me, the lack of aptitude (and digital literacy) is usually much more present on the Thai side of things. 😉
Tom **********
@Tod ********
what about old age pensioners that are computer illiterate. Have they any hope ?
Gordon *******
Frédéric ******************
@Tom *********
They surely have friends or family who can help.
Tod *********
@Tom *********
nope, if the country they're in uses E-Visa system they're sunk unless they contact one of the companies (which seem to have magically sprung up) that do the paperwork for them (for a fee)
Wannikea *********
@Tom *********
they don't enter on tourist visas, generally Non O.
Steve *******
@Wannikea ********
Even MORE documents required for the Non Imm O visa.
Ivan ************
@Wannikea ********
If they are coming for a holiday, not to live here, most would use a tourist entry. Non O has far higher requirements.
Steve *********
Pass… it’s all getting absolutely ridiculous…To many closer destinations with no hassles like this…
Ronald *****
Most important is after they see your income proof and you are not rich, they will reject your application..😂😂😂
Andy *******
Amazing Thailand.... 😂🤣😂
Martin *********
Thought the insurance was $50k now.

3. download Declaration?
Ivan ************
Jarkko Takamaa the issue you may run into is they may need a specific declaration that it covers Covid, some people have had insurance but had issues with this.
Nathan ******
@Martin ********
I got this one wrong and they emailed me the declaration form.

Not sure where to find it on there website though.
Abel *********
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@Nathan *****
See my screenshots under section 3: it says "download declaration". A thing called hyperlink 😉
Martin *********
@Nathan *****
..thanks.
Steven *******
Jarkko Takamaa which company?
Tom **********
@Martin ********
nothing changed with the insurance company. You can get 3 month cover for 7800bt with thai axa.
Ivan ************
There's also the question, does it cover non medically necessary hospital quarantine, many people have been caught out with that one with foreign insurance, their insurers won't pay because the mandatory quarantine on a positive test isn't considered medically necessary.
Tom **********
You should be good to go so
Brandon ************
It's really not that difficult. They've said they want higher quality tourists moving forward so I guess this weeds out the lazy
Stéfan ********
@Brandon ***********
for that, you need a quality destination
Abel *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Never said is was difficult. Freaking annoying is what it is. Why do they mix up requirements between visa application and certificate of entry? I neither want to have quarantine nor flights and such fully booked at the time of applying for visa only. Nor is it their business what my bank statement looks like for a simple tourist visa. IMHO.
Jonas *************
Isn't it insulting to ask high-quality tourists if they have mone, and how much money they have?
Nikk ******
@Jonas ************
yes-$2000 just to fly into a country for a vacation is a pretty hefty ask…. And if you are a family depending how many .. double triple or quadruple that to get your family /children flight tickets…And it is still currently considered a 3rd world country vacation …
Andy ********
@Nikki *****
so wrong on so many levels.
Brandon ************
@Jonas ************
it's always been an entry requirement to show you have enough money to support yourself. It's just rarely been checked/enforced before
Tom **********
@Brandon ***********
or cheap Charlie's
Michael ********
Fluck me that is so stupid this is first time I have seen it.

As a tourist that would put me off visiting they have really not thought this out.
Dava ********
Tom **********
Martin ********
So they really expect you to have confirmed bookings for the entire time you will be in Thailand? How do they want you to prove that you are residing in your home country? A bill or tax document with your name and address on it?

It really is nuts. It is like they have such large egos that they think people are dying to get in so they will go through all of this craziness. Twelve types of documents, many of them probably multiples. And then the presumption that the prospective tourist is a criminal or liar.
Nathan ******
@Martin *******
I took a photo of a couple of post stamped letters to verify my address, but a utility bill should work also.
Tom **********
@Martin *******
your passport biometric page will cover that if you're travelling from your home country
Lisa *******************
Did the booking confirmation have to be paid in advance, and did it have to be for 60 days?
Tom **********
Jarkko Takamaa man don't blame me blame the system. If you have a friend living over there. You can use there address for proof of accommodation after ASQ as long as they send you an email of invitation and also they will have to send you there biometric page of there passport. So hopefully you have good friends over there 👍
Tom **********
@Lisa ******************
yes everything had to be confirmed flights hotel and insurance had to be confirmed
Tom **********
It's just for tracking and tracing bullshit really. If you book accommodation on Booking.com after ASQ and show the reference number then you good and you can cancel that after your visa is granted. I know it's a load of bollox but what can you do. It actually not that hard once you have all your dates in order really.
Tom **********
Jarrkko Takamaa
Lisa *******************
Lisa *******************
Thank you! Are all Thai embassies moving to this online pathway for tourist visa applications? Italy, too?
Paul *****************
I not travel Thailand again. To many Rules Change every Day
Salvador *******************
I also provided this website and the same thing happened to me .. it seems absurd ... for me whoever did this does not know anything about this! I am an Italian citizen
Briton *********
They just dont get it.
Jared **********
I did mine today and most of them pretty basic, would be nice if they gave some specified examples for some of the particular documents.

It’s new so hopefully they see how it works and get some feedback and make some adjustments
Nathan ******
@Jared *********
it was easier than mailing it all in for sure.

Examples is a great idea.
Andy *********
Nathan Vega

An idea which anyone competent would have included initially on the website.
Tom **********
It made me go grey at an early age. I can only say if you are planning to go ahead with it. Make sure you have a plan with all your dates in order including insurance, flights, asq hotels, bank details, and if I can remember proof of stay after ASQ.
Jonas *************
The best I saw was, on i think the American Thai Visa website, where you needed to upload two photos of you I'm not sure if it's the same photo twice but you needed to upload it twice. Acording to the instructions.
Ivan ************
That sounds like they just took the existing requirement of two photos on a physical visa application and replicated it on the electronic form.
Kevin ***********
@Ivan ***********
Ah yes, reminds me of....
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