What are the visa requirements for Pakistani passport holders applying in Vietnam?

Thai visas financial requirements Pakistani passport holders Work Permit temporary resident card Thai embassy procedures visa application complications

Dec 18, 2024

4 days ago

Muhammad ******

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Please approve for extra knowledge. 

"I messaged Thai embassy in Hanoi if my employer can provide a sponsorship letter as i don't have exact 500K Baht in my account." 

That's what they said and why the hell TRC and Work Permit is needed for Pakistani Passport Holders 😢😢😢

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The conversation revolves around the challenges faced by Pakistani passport holders when applying for a Thai visa from Vietnam, particularly regarding financial requirements and the necessity of a Temporary Resident Card (TRC) and Work Permit. The individual questioned if they could use a bank statement from a relative due to not having the required 500,000 Baht in their account. Other comments highlighted the extra scrutiny and hurdles certain nationalities face during the visa application process and the regulations enforced by Thai embassies.

Charles **********

They make it harder for some nationalities , in some cases from previous activities of said nationality. Can you not apply in pakistan

3 days ago

Muhammad ******

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@Charles *********

I am currently in Bangkok and it would take more money for flights, not less than 30K baht but still the issue 500K baht

3 days ago

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Muhammad ******

Christopher ********

You don’t live there. You have to go to an embassy where you live usually.

You know, Thailand is trying to make this easier for people to move there and I see all these people are gonna create problems and they’re gonna probably stop the visa or make more restrictions

3 days ago

Muhammad ******

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@Christopher *******

yes, that's why i want to apply before next year....

I can go apply in Malaysia... currently I'm in Bangkok on TR visa

3 days ago

Cissi *********

@Muhammad *****

You told the embassy in Hanoi that you were in Vietnam on a TR visa and now you're in Bangkok on a TR visa... 🤔

Did you already have a valid tourist visa for Thailand and left Vietnam shortly after writing to the embassy? If so, then what's the rush? You can stay for 60 days, extend for another 30 days and save more money (you have nearly 90 days for now). Then go back to Pakistan or exit to a country where you are entitled to apply.

3 days ago

Muhammad ******

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@Cissi ********

i wanted to write down i will come to Vietnam on TR visa and for Pakistani passport, they can only stay 30 days on TR visa and cannot even extend....

2 days ago

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Muhammad ******

โจ ******

They worried, if you do not have the requirement amount, you are going there to work for your income

3 days ago

Muhammad ******

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@โจ *****

i do have more than half of the requirements

3 days ago

John *******

@Muhammad *****

half isn’t enough. However, as stated you are not eligible to apply via the Vietnam embassies. It will be the same for most of the Thai embassies in the region, unless you wait much longer (usually 4+ week review which is longer than most tourist visas).

3 days ago

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John *******

Wannikea *********

Not every nationality can simply apply at a foreign consulate that isn't in their own country. Many nationalities face extra scrutiny, longer processing times, and residency requirements. If you are a passport holder from (without prejudice) a third world country, then you need to sift through the embassy website and ensure that you are informed about what additional measures apply to your application.

4 days ago

James ********

@Wannikea ********

Citizens from the following countries/territories, who are residing in Vietnam and a holder of the Vietnamese Residence Card and/or Work Permit and meet the required conditions, are able to apply for visa in person at the Royal Thai Embassy in Hanoi.

Afghanistan

Ghana Pakistan

3 days ago

James ********

As the OP has a passport from Pakistan..

CANNOT APPLY FOR A THAI VISA

3 days ago

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James ********

Will ************

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4 days ago

Will ************

For your nationality and applying in Vietnam you MUST have a temporary resident card and/or work permit in Vietnam

4 days ago

James ********

@Will ***********

Correct ✅

3 days ago

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James ********

Lulu ****

Thats means I can show the bankstatement from my mum to the embassy for DTV Visa?

Christopher ********

no.

Wannikea *********

Likely only if your mom is already a primary DTV holder.

4 days ago

Muhammad ******

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@Lulu ***

well that's what they said, if your mum has more than 500K, good to go

4 days ago

Cissi *********

@Muhammad *****

no that is not what they said. They wrote that a sponsor should be a person that has direct relationship to you... It is likely to take more than the persons bank statement, i.e. a sponsorship letter, possibly copy of some kind of ID too etc.

3 days ago

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Cissi *********

Do I need to show 500k THB per person or is it enough as a family's savings for a visa in Vietnam from Thailand?

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