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What does it mean when a Thai visa is granted but then stamped 'void'?

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Aug 11, 2017
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Taimoor *******
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What is the meaning of this? First visa is granted and after that stamped "void"??
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The stamping of 'void' on a Thai visa after it has been granted indicates that there may have been issues with the application, documentation, or subsequent reviews by the consulate or embassy. Various commenters shared experiences of similar situations, highlighting that it could be due to lacking paperwork, prior immigration issues, or specific consulate policies, especially for applicants from countries with high rates of overstaying. The process often involves third-party agencies like VFS, which could complicate communications regarding visa approvals or denials.
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Tod *********
I believe the O/P has gotten as much good advice out of this thread as he can.
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Richard *********
Why not ask them why it got stamped void?
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Malcolm *******
Tough luck, England should void a few,..........Thousand
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Jahan *********
Means "it is not valid." They have probably found a record against you shortly after they have issued the visa.
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Jahan *********
Sam Khan Visa is expected to be the actual permission to enter a country. If this is the case, it is good impression for a country to correct a faulty procedure.
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Jahan *********
Sam Khan So unfair!
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Jimmy ***********
The conditions are bad in Pakistan, too many people have entered into Thailand and started to work illegally at Indian or Pakistani restaurants. Maybe this chap is legit but no one can change the mindset or decision taken by the Thai consulate.
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Tomas ********
Singel visa, all ok...
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Halim ****************
From Pakistan!!!
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Michael ********
You didn't qualify.
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Tushar *********
Not valid vissa
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Andy ****
Taimoor, have you previously visited Thailand?
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Taimoor *******
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No
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Jimmy ***********
VFS is a 3rd party agency who work on behalf of the Thai embassy. The docs are submitted at vfs and then sent to embassy in Pakistan. So they didn't approve his visa.
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@Realina *********
 I have need the same thing !
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Realina **********
yeah, it happened twice for my client who applied in India. but we use the same document to apply in another country and everything was fine. I don't know why.
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Jimmy ***********
yes, mine was void once but after a week I submitted my original docs and then everything went smoothly. Happy here since 5 years.
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Jimmy ***********
See the fee amount on the visa pic. It mentions rupees 4000. That means he applied in Pakistan
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Tod *********
I've seen VOID tourist visas from the thai consulates in India too. :/
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Tod *********
Ahhh, that explains it, they submit the paperwork thru VFS who forwards it to the consulate. Certainly sounds plausible
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Jimmy ***********
Embassy has become very strict in terms to hire non native speakers in Thailand
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Jimmy ***********
He applied for the visa in Pakistan.
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Jimmy ***********
I happened me once as I attached xerox copies
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Jimmy ***********
Visa cancelled due to insufficient paper work.
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@Tod ********
 yes your right. 🙂
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Tod *********
There is any number of reasons that the visa would be voided, but usually when you're applying at a thai consulate they're pretty good about checking your paperwork..
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Ryan *********
Not always the case, I'd imagine.
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Tod *********
and you know this how exactly?
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Zachery **********
forgot the re-entry permit?
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KC ***********
It means
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David ************
Did you have a backpack with you. Lol. But seriously, could the near expiration date be a reason. I see August 20 something on it.
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Tod *********
@Da***
, I think you see August 2nd on the visa ;) .

That's the date it was issued.
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I have seen this happen a few times. Evidently the people processing the visa applications think everything is okay,

BUT

the person who needs to sign off on the visa doesn't think it is.

Because the visa sticker is already stuck in the passport they put VOID on it instead. I honestly don't have a better answer :/
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Waseem *******
One time i paid twice and got same stamp and then I tried 3rd time after lot of emails and all to thai embassy then finally I got a stamp
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Saurabh *****************
No Refund , no explanation of rejection. I have seen this stamp on 5 to 6 pports. There can be any reason of the likes ,

you on T visa back to back

or Some paper work is missing.
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@Jeremy *******
 No refund :/ That's what's good about the thai consulates in neighboring countries, IF you don't have the right paperwork or something they won't take your application or money
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Jeremy ********
Do you get a refund of your money....or is it just gone?
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Ryan *********
Part of the process, I suppose.
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Kris **************
Still a better explanation than we got at the consulate :)
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Kris **************
They just don't want you here... the same happened to me a few months ago.
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Tino ************
Our said "void without prejudice" though..
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Kris **************
We did it ourselves, I do that everywhere. Only had the problem in PP
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@Kr**
, just curious when you applied for that visa in Phnom Penh did you do it yourself or use an agent that turned in your paperwork for you?
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Kris **************
It was a discussion in this group a couple of months ago, it was in Phnom Penh.

I've made SE visa in Manila, Vientiane and HCMC with no problems at all.
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Tod *********
Just curious,
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, what consulate did you use. Most of the thai consulates in S/E Asia won't even accept your application or your money.
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Kris **************
If there is a reason at all. I didn't get any explanation, neither did my two friends.
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Tod *********
That is NOT the reason :/
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