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What are the steps for applying for a Tourist Visa to Thailand if married to a Thai national?
Tourist visaE-VisaVisa application processDocuments required for Thai visaThai immigration rulesExemptions for visaTravel to ThailandVisa extension
Oct 5, 2022
4 years ago
Peter ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERHi Guys.
Flying to Thailand in January for 2 months.
Married to Thai National but only need Tourist Visa ( 57 days )
I think there are 9 steps for E. Visa.
1 - Passport Main page
2 - Photo of empty passport page for last year's travel
3 - Passport size photo
4 - Flight ticket
5 - Declaration form
6 - Letter of invitation from wife ( Not Booking Hotel )
7 - Bank Statement
8 - Proof of Residency = Passport Main Page
9 - Photo of me holding Passport next to head
* Do NOT have to send your Passport to Embassy ?
Have I missed anything ?
Thanks.
Flying to Thailand in January for 2 months.
Married to Thai National but only need Tourist Visa ( 57 days )
I think there are 9 steps for E. Visa.
1 - Passport Main page
2 - Photo of empty passport page for last year's travel
3 - Passport size photo
4 - Flight ticket
5 - Declaration form
6 - Letter of invitation from wife ( Not Booking Hotel )
7 - Bank Statement
8 - Proof of Residency = Passport Main Page
9 - Photo of me holding Passport next to head
* Do NOT have to send your Passport to Embassy ?
Have I missed anything ?
Thanks.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is preparing to travel to Thailand for 2 months on a tourist visa and has outlined the steps he believes are necessary for attaining an e-visa, including required documents like a passport, photos, flight tickets, and a letter of invitation from his wife. Commenters provided additional advice, discussing alternatives such as visa exemption, experiences with the e-visa system, and tips on ensuring photo acceptance for the application.
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Don’t send it off anymore the e Mail you the visa confirmation and you print it off
Stuey ******
Think you got it covered just done my mothers and got it back within 24 hrs
Mihai ********
For me worked perfectly
Peter ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERI have used the E.Visa site since it started but get so fed up with photos being rejected that I have to get someone to help.
Peter ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERYes, it is mainly photos being blurred or too big or wrong format I send them to my brother and he changes what needs to be changed but also I am helping my mate who does not use the internet So its a bit of a pain.
Ronald *********
@Peter **********
What is the reason for rejection, you only need passport acceptable photos.If it is they are too large, send them to a friend on what's app.
Ask them to return them to you, and they will be reduced to the acceptable size.
Mihai ********
@Peter **********
when you rename the photos make it simple....id...passport..invitation...selfy..bankstatement....flight....Mihai ********
@Peter **********
just set up your phone camera in low quality photos....only 3mb..and you will be fineIf you can send all documents to your email and save all in one folder in your computer its best option
Rename photos to....easy to add
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Mihai ********
You mention all you need...i recomand e visa from london embassy....nice and smooth.
Make sure you present the copy of evisa to emigration in Thailand.....if you dont mention about it, you can end up with diferent entry permit.
Make sure you present the copy of evisa to emigration in Thailand.....if you dont mention about it, you can end up with diferent entry permit.
Bill *********
@Mihai *******
there is a sign at immigration to present eVisa, passport and boarding pass.Mihai ********
@Bill ********
no....i did not notice any sign.And imigration officer did not ask for it...but i give it to him to make sure i get tourist 60 days.....the e visa was scan (barcode) by him.....so i think its best to have it printed
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Peter ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERThanks for reply Stuart, I thought of that, but boarding in London can be a huge problem without a visa and no onward ticket within 30 or 45 days. Not sure if I can risk it as it's up to them on the day
Peter ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERDavid, Have you ever had problems with an airport official that doesn't know the correct procedures ?
By problems I meant unnecessary hassle when traveling can already be a hassle.
By problems I meant unnecessary hassle when traveling can already be a hassle.
David *********
@Peter **********
If you board the aircraft in London the check in agents know which countries are visa exempt. You are absolutely wrong this would cause a problem. Either way you will need an onward travel out of Thailand. This could be a problem if Thai immigration ask you for proof of onward travel.Reply to
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Stuart *********
You can go through all those steps to get a tourist visa, or you could just come exempt and get an extension. The latter is more expensive (approx £50 v £30) but saves you any headache getting the visa.
Graham ******
@Stuart ********
But having the visa avoids the headache of having proof of onward travel within the stamped in periodBill *********
@Graham *****
no it doesn't. You still need it for the eVisa app.Graham ******
@Bill ********
At the airport without a visa you will likely be asked for proof of onward travel. If he has a return ticket on day 57 that will be accepted for the visa and at check in.Reply to
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