What documents can I use to indicate my current location when applying for a tourist visa to Thailand?

May 7, 2024
7 months ago
Miguel *************
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Hello. I am applying for a tourist visa to enter Thailand and I am unsure if the "document indicating current location" (as they call it in the form) should be my home country's bank statement, because it's in Portuguese and it doesn't state the country name.

I know a lot of people use a simple utility bill, but I am constantly moving and don't have utility bills. I am assuming those should have the same issue (being printed in native language and no stating the country name), but I thought I would ask for feedback anyway, as it would be annoying to pay $50 (or whatever it is they charge) and have the request declined.

Thank you.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
When applying for a tourist visa to Thailand, you can use various documents to indicate your current location. Acceptable options discussed include a driver's license, utility bill, passport, flight ticket, or a certification of residence. It's essential that the document clearly indicates your location; however, if it is in a foreign language and does not specify your country, it may raise questions. Some have successfully submitted a passport with a visa from the current country as adequate proof. Always check the specific requirements and consider reaching out for clarification to ensure your application is not declined.
Aye ****
I’m a US citizen, currently in Korea. I’ve also been traveling from country to country, so I uploaded a copy of my passport showing my visa in Korea through May. It was accepted.
Miguel *************
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@Aye ***
thank you.
Christopher *************
Fine , go for it.
Christopher *************
ID Card, Drivers Licence? Might be a good idea if we knew where you were?
Miguel *************
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@Christopher ************
that makes absolutely no sense. First of all, I don’t live in Portugal, and then there are Portuguese and Thai embassies and consulates scattered all over the world, including here in France. Applying online will do just fine, I’m just sorting out the best document for the form.
Christopher *************
Then you could easily go back to Portugal and apply through the proper channels?
Miguel *************
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@Christopher ************
I’m in France this month only. I’m not sure that matters to the visa since I’m just passing by.
Robin ********
I used my driver's licence after Googling "document indicating current location for Thai visa". You can also use utility bill or Government ID
Miguel *************
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@Robin *******
my Government ID and passport don't have the address printed. My drivers licence is so old it doesn't look like me anymore.
Manfred **********
certification of residence
Miguel *************
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@Manfred *********
I have no such thing.
Steve ********
I had the same issue as I don’t have a residence address anywhere, I wrote that as a pdf and uploaded it…. Then they asked for my arrival boarding pass I came with….eventually they approved the visa
Miguel *************
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@Steve *******
they didn’t approve mine. Document has to have reference to current location and I don’t live in the Thai consulate country.
Miguel *************
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@Steve *******
I have a bank statement from my home country with an address printed on it. Seeing as many people seem to apply with utility bills, I figure it should work, but I thought I'd confirm this with people that have applied.
Phil ********
Your driving licence
Miguel *************
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@Phil *******
visa rejected. It needed to have an address from France (Thai consulate in France) and I’m not a resident in France. They asked for new documents, but I don’t have what they’re asking for. Not a problem in Malaysia, it was a problem here.
Miguel *************
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Thanks!
Phil ********
@Miguel ************
You can use your driving licence as your location. It's just the Thai to English translation that makes it seem difficult.
Miguel *************
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@Phil *******
actually I just checked and it does, but my photo looks nothing like me anymore, lol.
Phil ********
@Miguel ************
Does it have your address on it?
Miguel *************
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@Phil *******
it doesn’t make reference to location.
Graham ******
You can use your flight ticket departing for Thailand or a utility bill or even your passport may be accepted
Miguel *************
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@М. ***
I used my drivers license, which is ID and carries my Portuguese address. I applied in France.
М. ****
@Miguel ************
bill? I said id card.
Miguel *************
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@М. ***
Rejected and for two reasons: bill didn’t have my location (I’m not a resident in France) and flight wasn’t from Thai consulate’s country. Again, France.
Miguel *************
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@М. ***
in that field? (I think I'll add the picture to the post too.)
М. ****
@Miguel ************
i sent them my ID card
Miguel *************
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@Graham *****
there are two fields in the form, one asks for the flight ticket and the other for a location. Are you saying I should repeat the document?
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