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What are the requirements for applying for a Thai visa and is it better to use an agency or apply directly?

Anonymous *************
asked Feb 1, 2026
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I see that you need to show proof of a boarding pass and accommodation in Thailand , but yet they can still deny your visa ? 😂

Also do people recommend applying direct to the Thai E-visa website or do you have a better chance with an agency like Siam Legal or Issa Compass ?

I am from Ireland but will most likely be applying in Spain

Thanks
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The post discusses the requirements for obtaining a Thai visa, emphasizing the need for a boarding pass and accommodation proof, while also questioning the potential for visa denial despite meeting these requirements. Users recommend either applying directly via the official Thai E-visa website or using an agency like Siam Legal or Issa Compass to improve chances of approval. Various comments provide personal experiences with visa application processes, touching on topics such as document preparation and embassy requirements.
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GenuinePin**********
GenuinePin**********
I needed no “proof,” of accomodation in Thailand fo Laos 😆Where are you people finding this shti, and how on earth are you submitting cover letters etc when they only allow 3MB per file to upload 🤣 I listed a hotel name and address, no invoice or itinerary, no cover letter, just soft power invoice and bank statements. 9 days. Yall making things harder on people lol
Ho ******
Ho ******
Only some consulates and embassies want proof of a real eticket
Charlie ***************
Charlie ***************
I make mine in June and I am just giving detail without actually booking
DTV_Be*******
DTV_Be*******
@Charlie **************
June is too far in advance to apply
Charlie ***************
Charlie ***************
DTV_BegPecker I know sir but I’m prepared and OCD ! 555
Inspiring**********
Inspiring**********
You just need to put a flight number and a name hotel, personally I booked nothing when I applied
Elías ********
Elías ********
InspiringQuince9561 Unless the embassy asks for real fully paid tickets. Nowadays more and more embassies do ask for it.
Dave ***********
Dave ***********
You still have to apply yourself for your visa, in a country outside of Thailand. If you pay an agent, they can only help you prepare all the required documents for your chosen DTV visa route, which should reduce the chance of rejection, as they know what to look for

I did all my own preparation for my application applying for DTV as a freelancer, with all the support evidence.

All went through smoothly. HCMC embassy 7 working days from start to Visa issued
DTV_Be*******
DTV_Be*******
Are you a resident of Spain?
Anonymous *************
Anonymous *************
OP
Nope
DTV_Be*******
DTV_Be*******
Anonymous participant - you either have to be a citizen of Spain or Andorra or a resident of either of these counties to apply via this embassy.
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
On the Thai airline website you can reserve a flight and no need to pay for it. The reservation will expire after a few days if no payment was made.
John *********
John *********
What visa are you applying for?
Anonymous *************
Anonymous *************
OP
Workcation
Elías ********
Elías ********
Book fully refundable tickets if you're insure 🤔
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
You can't get a boarding pass issued unless it's within 24 hours of a flight.

Read the requirements carefully and double check everything
Elías ********
Elías ********
Participante anónimo 288 OP is referring to flight tickets

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