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What are the requirements and process for applying for a 60-day tourist visa to Thailand from the UK?

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Oct 11, 2021

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Hi all. Am in London trying to apply for a visa online and getting nowhere. They don't reply to emails and no one picks up the phone obvs. Anyone done it recently? Main question is do I need to shell out for the flights and hotel up front before I get the visa and the CofE? Also they are asking for site of visas I have used over the last twelve months (I haven't) and proof of ID of the person inviting me to stay in Thailand (am in a hotel). Just a simple 60 day tourist visa is all I need. Driving me nuts.

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The poster is seeking assistance with applying for a 60-day tourist visa to Thailand from London, expressing frustration due to lack of communication from the embassy. They inquire if they need to book flights and accommodations upfront, mention issues with the documentation required, such as proof of past visas and inviting ID, and reference difficulties in navigating the online application process. Several comments provide helpful tips, including checking the Thai embassy UK website, applying for the Certificate of Entry (COE), and sharing personal experiences with the visa application and hotel reservations.

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coethailand.mfa.go.th

Fill in online application you will need to upload passport also COVID 19 insurance which you’ll have to buy first about 5000 baht I bought AXA insurance

Once all filled in you can save and submit

Might take few days and then you’ll get confirmation

Then you can buy plane ticket and pay for asq or sand box hotel depend on which option you are using I am doing sand box Phuket you’ll have to upload these docs as well that’s as far as I’ve got hope that’s helpful

Not as difficult as you think just time consuming 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️

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Paul ********

It's bin Crazy last 3++years

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To bring you guys up to speed I just got a reply to my email from the Thai embassy in London. I politely asked them for help in navigating the visa application page on their website (it makes absolutely no sense). Just as politely they replied advising me to keep my travel arrangements 'flexible' as they are unable to process visa applications if I don't upload the required documents. A complete joke. But wait! Two minutes later I received another email from the same department explaining in full detail precisely what it is I have to do to obtain both the visa and COE. I was ecstatic until I realised that the link they included in the email takes me to the online visa application site that makes no sense. And of course there were no specific answers to the issues I raised in the first place. It feels like the official attitude towards us here in the UK (or perhaps it's just me) is one of indifference sprinkled with contempt.

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Kevin ***********

David, yesterday's announcement caught everyone by surprise. They have procedures to change, systems to update and then they have to communicate all this to embassies. I would suggest holding fire for a week.

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Yes - Driving me Nuts also - Meanwhile I will go to Brasil - Walk through Customs - No Checks - No Rules - and at this stage think of going to Thailand for Sonogram 2022..... Knocked Thailand on the Head for this Year before an Impending Nervous Breakdown...... I'll give them another 6 months to Get their Stuff together - I'll be on Vaxine 4 by then / lol / We Love Thailand......... We just have to wait for the dust to settle again - 🙏

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Moray **********

I got my e-visa (TR) within 48 hours valid for 6 months. Needed flight and hotel. No need for insurance until applying for COE (within 2 weeks of travel).

For person inviting I just put hotel details

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@Moray *********

What did you upload for supporting docs no.9? Passport pages showing travel in last 12 months. I haven't been anywhere, do you know what I should upload? Thanks.

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Moray **********

just empty page with post it stating " no travel since issue"

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@Moray *********

Did have any problem paying, I have completed and it is asking me to choose from below

but there are no options.

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@Ronald ********

click to left of the icons to clear them if possible. Then click yellow bar above

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Moray **********

@Ronald ********

check top right of page if I am remembering correctly

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This is what I am getting,do you recognize from your payment.

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£30 using credit card no issues

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Michael **************

Agree the process could be better

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Ben *******

I went through the COE process just under 2 months ago for the Phuket sandbox (not entirely smooth but not a terrible experience and Phuket is incredible).

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is where I applied. Read the instructions, follow them carefully. It's definitely not as simple as travel used to be, but it is managable. I panicked slightly and ended up at a slightly less than ideal hotel, but the COE was approved very quickly and it was basically fine.

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Jason ********

hi can I ask after you submitted the first part was there a wait with no reference to your application? Then you got an email to proceed with further sections?

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Ben *******

I can't remember the exact timings (and I've cleared my inbox since) but I remember the steps that weren't entirely automatic were very quick (possibly within UK working hours though)

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Many thanks.

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James ********

Suggest you also ask on this UK based forum

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Many thanks.

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Chadaporn **************

Please go to Thai embassy UK website. Then you can apply for the COE. Please wait until 1st of November. No more quarantined needed if you travel from UK.

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Ok so I did the COE online I’m suppose to wait, they say check with a 6 digits number but once I submitted I never got a reference or a number and I’m back to calling an unattended phone..

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Chadaporn **************

it’s happening to me once so I re-did again,

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Eddie ******

Things are changing from 1st November read this article

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@Chadaporn *************

wrong. 7 or 10 days al ASQ needed! Returning TO UK... no more quarantine.

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correct.. Sorry... Vaccinated 🙏

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BREAKING NEWS:

🔴 1st November: Vaccinated tourists from 10 countries such as UK, Singapore, Germany, China, and USA can enter #Thailand without having to do quarantine

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see what bangkok governor says tomorrow

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I am looking at he website now and it doesn't mention anything about the COE. Some things make no sense and I can't talk to anyone.

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