Hi guys,
Just wanted to share my recent experience at the Thai embassy in Khota Bharu.
I was getting my 4th (and final) SETV, so was dubious about how much scrutiny I would be under, but tried to get everything in ship-shape order.
Luckily everything was a success 🙏🏼
I showed:
.Completed application form, with Thai guarantor section filled in (my gf).
.Bank statement (according to the thaivisaservice folk it use to be a matter of showing 20K baht *cash* at this embassy, but thats not the case anymore)
.A letter from my girlfriend, saying im a guest and showing her ID, contact details, address, and a scan of my previous TM30 reciept.
.A flight ticket leaving Thailand.
.I was also required to show a flight back to my home country (UK). It’s the first time they asked for this, probably because it’s my 4th SETV. So I bought a kinda pricey, but fully refundable, plane ticket back to London. (I’m going to Turkey on the way back to see some family so I’ll cancel/refund)
.It cost 150 Malaysian Ringit cash.
.Also, I dressed smartly. Long shirt and trousers.
Just thought disclosing these details would help someone else in a similar position to me.
Hope this helps 👍🏼
(Also in regard to the Malaysian borders around Narithiwat/Yala etc. - my Thai friend was there recently for work, and says security is very tight, especially at the borders - so best to avoid that region)
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user shares their experience obtaining a Special Tourist Visa (SETV) at the Thai embassy in Khota Bharu, detailing the required documents such as a completed application form, bank statements, a letter from a Thai guarantor, and proof of return flights. They noted a change in requirements regarding bank statements and emphasized dressing smartly for the application.
