I was in 2 minds whether to run with this or not BUT as the UK Hull Thai consulate has also updated there website I thought I would.
It would appear that since the UK has moved to E visa application, it is no longer possible for non UK and Irish residents to apply for visas. Each visa type is requesting confirmation of being a legal resident in the UK or Ireland.
Anybody now looking to apply for a Thai visa anywhere in Europe and not having residency in the country you intend to apply, it is now looking unlikely the application will be successful unless you have the requirements listed.
Certainly with country's that are using E visa, non residents have an issue.
From the London Embassy website
For tourism and leisure activities
For Single Entry (stay up to 60 days)
* A current passport with validity not less than 6 months and at least 2 blank pages. Applicants must fill in online visa application with their given name(s) and surname as appear in their passports.
* Printout of visa application form submitted online, with bar code
* Travel booking confirmation
* Proof of accommodation in Thailand e.g. hotel booking, invitation letter from family or friend in Thailand
* Financial evidence e.g. bank statements, proof of earnings, sponsorship letter
* **Confirmation of legal residence in the UK or Ireland (if applicants are not nationals of these countries) e.g. long stay visa, residence permit, BRP card
**The Thai consulate in Hull has now included this in the requirements
**Confirmation of residence in the UK.
For person who is not a UK national (Council Tax Bill, UK Driving Licence, Bank Statement, Residence Permit or Long Stay UK Visa).
**France has always been difficult for non residents and even French residents to obtain Thai visas BUT now they have categorically stated.....
The Royal Thai Embassy issues visas to French, Algerian and Monegasque nationals (consular district covered by the Royal Thai Embassy in France) and to other foreign nationals residing in France ( a photocopy of the residence permit or proof of residence). home in France will be requested when filing the file )
1. The Royal Thai Embassy no longer issues visas to foreign nationals not resident in France
TLDR : Answer Summary
Recent updates from the UK Hull Thai consulate indicate that non-UK and Irish residents can no longer apply for Thai visas due to new E-visa application protocols. Applicants must now provide proof of legal residency in the UK or Ireland, significantly impacting those applying from Europe without such residency. Specific requirements include a valid passport, completed online application, proof of travel, accommodation, financial evidence, and legal residency confirmation. Similar restrictions are noted at the Royal Thai Embassy in France, limiting visa issuance to foreign nationals who are residents.
