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What are the options for applying for a Thai tourist visa from Turkey as a Chinese citizen?
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Nov 7, 2021
4 years ago
郭**
ORIGINAL POSTERHello there! Chinese citizen currently traveling in Turkey. I'm trying to get at least a Thai tourist visa from a Thai Embassy out of China since now going back to China is a pain in the a**. Any suggestions of where I could go to get a tourist visa without being a residency in their country? Many thanks!!
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A Chinese citizen currently in Turkey is looking for alternatives to apply for a Thai tourist visa without returning to China, highlighting difficulties faced due to travel restrictions. Suggestions include applying at the Thai embassy in Istanbul or considering Cambodian, Greek, or Bulgarian consulates for visa applications. Community members discuss the nuances of obtaining a Thai visa from different locations and the challenges of traveling during Covid-19.
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Steve **********
My Chinese friends are postponing their trips to Thailand as they have to quarantine on return th Bejing
郭**
ORIGINAL POSTER@Steve *********
yeah I know, I’m not going back to China any time soon, so I’m not worried abt it! Thx for the reminder! Reply to
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Martin *********
@Mark ********
..unless invited by a business in Cambodia, all you can get is a 30 day tourist visa. Other visas have been suspended.Once you have that, if vaccinated you need to quarantine for 7 days at a cost of $1000.
Non vaccinated 14 days $2000.
郭**
ORIGINAL POSTER@Martin ********
seems like it Reply to
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Matth *******
I am in Turkey too at the moment, the best options for us is to go Greece or Bulgaria and apply from there i guess
郭**
ORIGINAL POSTER@Matth ******
like with a Schengen visa? Matth *******
@郭**
oh yes, i forgot it, i am French so i do not need, so for you i don't know, you need find one of the 46 countries where u can go easily, then apply from there郭**
ORIGINAL POSTER@Matth ******
Yeah... in that case it may be more complicated. And Thai embassy may apply different rules to certain countries asak. Thanks anyway! Reply to
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Nick ****************
Thai Embassy in Turkey. You shouldn't have any problems coming to Thailand, don't you call it Nanbhu Sheng ! 南部省
郭**
ORIGINAL POSTER@Nick ***************
I’ve actually never heard of it! China is actually on their special country list, which I don’t know why haha Nick ****************
@郭**
we know why but we can't say!!!!Reply to
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Matth *******
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but Turkey is not on the list of the 46 countries to apply for visa, she needs to go 1 of them, 21 days before come to thai.Reply to
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Steve *******
Google your nearest Thai embassy/consulate. You can apply for a tourist visa from pretty much any Thai consulate/embassy.
郭**
ORIGINAL POSTER@Steve ******
I contacted an agency in turkey I think they will confirm with the Ankara embassy one more time abt my situation! Reply to
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Mark *********
Go to Cambodia. To get Cambodian residency all you need is a visa which has over 6 months. The visa is easy to get and doesn't cost too much. I got a Tourist via the Thai embassy in Cambodia, as a non-Cambodian.
Michael *********
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when did you do this Mark and is Cambodia open to touristsMartin *********
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郭**
ORIGINAL POSTER@Mark ********
just messaged the Thai embassy in Cambodia! Don’t know if they have different rules for different citizens. Thx for your advice!! Reply to
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Garrett ***********
Not sure if China is using the Evisas yet or not. If they aren't, try the Thai embassy in Instanbul.
郭**
ORIGINAL POSTER@Garrett **********
they are actually, but again, I have to be in China 🤣! Thx for the advice, I will contact them! Siobhan *********
@郭**
Use a VPN, and get the e-visa. Although Ive never needed a VPN getting any e-visa. I think youll be fine.Garrett ***********
@郭**
Will they know? 郭**
ORIGINAL POSTER@Garrett **********
that is the thing I can’t be sure abt. I contacted a few agencies located in China, they all told me they couldn’t apply it, even it’s an E-visa. Garrett ***********
@郭**
I think you should try, that would be my first option. 郭**
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you are actually right... what could be the harm. Thank you!! Garrett ***********
@郭**
Historically you couldn't because you needed to mail your passport to the embassy. Even if you could mail it internationally to a friend or agent, they'd see in the passport whatever country you're in. Now with the Evisa though, the Thai embassy has no way of seeing what country you're currently in. The visa is emailed to you.
郭**
ORIGINAL POSTER@Garrett **********
I’ll give it a try! Hopefully they won’t be able to check online tho! Glen-do **********
@郭**
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