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What documents do I need to provide for my tourist e-visa application at the Thai consulate in Penang?
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Mar 19, 2026
a month ago
SereneAr*********
ORIGINAL POSTERHey all, I recently applied for a 60 day tourist e-visa from Penang, Malaysia, with a 5-6 week gap from my last time in Thailand. I supplied my back statement which showed more than double of what is required (20k THB), hotel booking, Malaysian entry stamp in the passport and biometrics etc, they have emailed me today asking for every single page in my passport, 3 months bank statement and 'proper travel booking confirmation'- unsure what that is, is it proof of return or onward ticket or ticket into Thailand? I won't book a ticket until my visa is confirmed. Any help or advice would be appreciated. I have a few visa exceptions from last year already and wondering if this might be a factor and a good reason for rejection.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is seeking advice after their application for a 60-day tourist e-visa was met with requests for additional documents, including all passport pages and bank statements. This has raised concerns about their travel history and potential scrutiny from the consulate. Community members have shared their experiences and advice regarding the application process and documentation, including the requirement for proof of flight bookings and accommodation.
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Kenneth *******
When you fill in on E Visa it say what u need copy off passport.
Copy of bank statements. 3month
Address u staying
& Address in home country.
Copy of return air fair.
Scan fill in & answer questions PAY the fee ( non refundable)
All done
Copy of bank statements. 3month
Address u staying
& Address in home country.
Copy of return air fair.
Scan fill in & answer questions PAY the fee ( non refundable)
All done
Charmae *******
Sounds like your travel history is a problem
Peter **********
What came first?
The chicken or the egg?
The chicken or the egg?
John **********
Your history can certainly lead to greater scrutiny
SereneAr*********
ORIGINAL POSTER@John *********
yes I believe so. Will see what the outcome is once I've provided the extra documents requestedReply to
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Greg ***********
sadly, the Penang consulate is a shame, a first rate nuisance and has always been since they exist. Avoid them at all costs. Theydo not like foreigners visiting Thailand . . . . You should apply through the Royal Thai Embassy Kuala Lumpur
Ant ***********
Does your home country / passport require you to apply for a tourist visa to Thailand ?
SereneAr*********
ORIGINAL POSTERAnt W Tailor no it doesn't, but as I already have a few visa exceptions, I thought it would be correct to apply for the e-visa. I haven't heard of anyone having to provide photos of every page in their passport before
Alan **********
SereneArugula2567 What are "visa exceptions" ? Or did you mean extensions ?
They're obviously suspicious of your history, asking for all pages. I just wonder why they don't have your entries and exits on their computers.
They're obviously suspicious of your history, asking for all pages. I just wonder why they don't have your entries and exits on their computers.
SereneAr*********
ORIGINAL POSTERAlan Rothwell good afternoon, I meant I got an extra 30 days extension when I was on the normal 60 day visa on arrival. It's strange they want to see all of the passport pages and my history would definitely be in their systems surely, but someone else mentioned they also had to give photos of every single passport page when they applied at the Thai embassy in KL. Going to call them shortly anyways to clarify everything
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Ralph *******
SereneArugula2567 How long did you stay on each occasion?
SereneAr*********
ORIGINAL POSTERRalph Tyson approx 40-50 days with two extensions also, had a bad sinus infection early January, so had to get my second extension done through an agent as was too sick to travel.
John **********
SereneArugula2567 that sounds particularly iffy. You can only get 1 30 day extension on a tourism entry
SereneAr*********
ORIGINAL POSTER@John *********
yes I got the 30 day extension from my visa exemption but I left about a week before the extension was finishedReply to
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GreenAspa*********
SereneArugula2567 make sure the PDF is under 3mb too otherwise it won’t upload. I had to upload every page of my passport for a NonB visa from KL. tedious experience!
SereneAr*********
ORIGINAL POSTERGreenAsparagus6765 indeed it is! The issue I have is, I'm not entirely sure when I will exit Thailand and come back to Penang, could be a couple of weeks or longer, so booking a return or onward flight right now would be a waste, probably a throwaway ticket would be the best option
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Ant ***********
SereneArugula2567
Ok 👌
Ok 👌
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Jared **********
They require flight tickets, possibly proof of accommodation for the entire duration of your stay, and more than 150 days in a calendar year and they might tell you to get a long term visa yo enter.
Will ************
You MUST upload the pdf file of your actual airline ticket SUPPLIED by the airline
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