What are the steps and recommendations for getting a tourist visa to Thailand from Vietnam?

May 31, 2021
3 years ago
Lisa *****
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Hey guys

Is there a decent agent that you guys can recommend, please?

I need assistance with understanding the order in which I need to do stuff.

Currently in Vietnam, wanting to end up in Phuket

I'm from the UK, but have been away from there for years

Not vaccinated, so I know I have to quarantine

Do not need anything posh regarding accommodation, just decent WIFI so I can work online

hoping to get a 3-month tourist visa

Can anyone that has gone through this process please help me out?

Thank you in advance x x x
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An expat from the UK currently in Vietnam seeks guidance on obtaining a 3-month tourist visa to Thailand with quarantine considerations. There is discussion about the necessity of using an immigration agent, with insights shared about handling visa applications independently. Recommendations include useful resources for visa application, potential insurance options, and accommodation preferences during quarantine.
Lisa ********************
If you are not vaccinated you will have to quarantine in BK or Pattaya. ASQ or ASL hotel.

For Insurance highly recommended
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Lisa *****
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Stuart *********
We actively block agents on this forum as the vast majority are out to scam you, charging thousands of baht to do stuff that you can do yourself fairly easily. There are some legitimate reasons why people use an agent but that’s generally when they can’t meet the requirements for the visa they want and the agent will arrange an “under the table” visa/extension for them for a price. We don’t advocate that option as it’s a very grey area legally (actually pretty black and white illegal). Some do it. We just won’t recommend it.
Stuart *********
Whilst I understand the thought process of using an agent to aide your process of getting through the necessary paperwork I doubt they can offer too much to the table for the amount you’d pay them. Yes they will fill out forms and hand hold you through the process but generally it’s very basic stuff and for a native English speaker very straight forward. The steps are outlined (as in the link I posted for Hanoi). As for visa options you have a few choices depending on your age and the amount of time you’re expecting to stay in country. Under 50 you either get a tourist visa via the embassy and get 60 days to stay on arrival or as a UK citizen you don’t buy a visa at all and come visa exempt for 45 days. Over 50 and you have the option of a Non O visa which will give you 90 days on arrival. All options still require you to do all the necessary stuff to get the CoE. If you’re planning on staying longer all options have the ability to be extended in country but the Non O will be dependant on showing the correct finances in a Thai bank. If you’re not sure about any of the above processes then by all means ask here. The answer you get will (generally) be from people who have either done the process themselves or are very knowledgeable about the whole process and the various options available.
Lisa *****
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An agent as I do not know how to arrange the flight, insurance and quarantine

Of course I can sort my own visa

But an agent May know more about visas than me

They maybe able to give me options

Etc
Benjamin ******
an agent for what?
Ryan ******
ThaiLegalCentre.com 👍🏻
Stuart *********
What are you needing an agent for? Helping you get a Thai visa from the Vietnam embassy or helping you get a longer term visa once you’re in Thailand? If the former check out requirements here.
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01bba Also why use an agent? The stuff needed is relatively basic for a native English speaker to do by themselves and can save you a good few thousand Baht.
Andy *******
Decent ?? That's subjective.
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@Lisa ****
might mention location, there are some good ones out there ! Good Luck!
Lisa *****
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@Andy *********
of course! lol.... I will only go with a personal reference, someone that has experienced the agent or person before and not been ripped etc...
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