What are the requirements for applying for a tourist visa for Thailand?

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Mar 20, 2022

3 years ago

Kristifer *******

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Hello. Am trying to fill out the form for tourist visa at [members only]/ but the form is asking for many things that I don't think are actually required. For example it's asking for a criminal record check and for a medical certificate. 

I have never been asked those when entering thailand. 

It's also asking for for proof of 14 days SAQ but the new rule is just 1 day test & go. 

Am I on the right site? Do travelers need to acquire their tourist visa before departing or is it possible to have a visa on arrival like before?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is confused about the tourist visa application process for Thailand, as the required application form asks for documentation not typically needed for tourists, such as a criminal record check and a medical certificate. The user also questions the need for proof of a 14-day stay, given recent changes to a 1-day test & go rule. Various comments suggest the user may have selected the incorrect visa type and provides guidance on what to do.

Tod *********

Something is not correct, I believe you picked the wrong choice when you started applying.

If you're just wanting a 'regular' single entry tourist visa you DO NOT want that top STV choice you want THIS choice.

3 years ago

Jim ***********

TR visa dont ask for this information. U said tourists visa, Non OA ask for this information.

3 years ago

Tod *********

P.I. Staker seeing as they are getting prompts FOR those things I think it's safe to say they selected the wrong choice no matter where they are wouldn't you?

3 years ago

Tod *********

@Jim **********

Special Tourist Visa requires those things, they are selecting the wrong choice

3 years ago

Jim ***********

@Tod ********

agree.

3 years ago

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Jim ***********

James ********

It would help if you told us what Thai Visa are you trying to get ???

Is it the STV Short term visa for up to 9 months stay ?

Or the O-A visa for retirement ?

Or ???

What is your passport nation?

Where are you applying from ...what country are you in ?

3 years ago

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James ********

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