Tourist visa in Hanoi report:
I had an appointment booked. I brought with me the following:
- Flight in and out of the country
- 1 month bank statement
- My condo contract
As my entire building is owned by a company, they asked for these additional documents:
- Incorporation documents of the company
- Power of attorney letter to the condo manager that signed the lease contract
- Copy of the ID of the manager
They also asked for a 6 months Bank statement.
The clerk was very kind and told me I could go back next day without rebooking.
I chased the missing documents from my condo but could not get them on time. I opted for booking a hotel online.
I went back next day submitted the documents and 3 days letter I got notify via email that my visa was approved.
I flew back to Thailand 10 days later in Don Mueang.
I have a brand new passport but was questioned about my long history in the country. I lived and worked here for 10 years but I quit my job last year to learn Thai and have been ever since on 1 year ED visa. The officer tested my Thai and eventually let me through after checking proof of ongoing travel.
This is going to be my last time flying in the country with a tourist visa 🙂
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user shared their experience obtaining a tourist visa for Thailand from Hanoi. They detailed the required documents, including flight tickets, a bank statement, and a condo contract. Due to their building being corporate-owned, additional documents like incorporation papers and a power of attorney were requested. After initially missing some documents and opting for a hotel stay instead, they returned with the correct paperwork, leading to their visa approval. The experience also noted interactions with immigration upon arrival in Thailand, mentioning a history of living in the country and language testing.
