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What does the Thai visa application mean by requesting a Travel Booking Confirmation and how can I provide it?

Jul 17, 2025
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Md *******
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i applied for thai visa..i submit my all doc like air and hotel confirmation documents.. but till they send me this (Travel booking confirmation: Registration voucher of residence for visitors from oversea accommodation registration form)

I don’t know what thats mean..can you guys help me what actually they want...beacuse i already booked hotel and submit that..but they send me this..!!💔💔

Thank you🙏
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is confused about the requirement for a Travel Booking Confirmation in their Thai visa application, despite having submitted hotel confirmation documents. The responses provide insight into the accommodation requirement issues, specifically the importance of registering one's stay in Thailand and the potential complications that can arise when applying for a visa from abroad, particularly non-Chinese applicants in Shanghai. Advisers suggest obtaining a formal registration slip from the hotel or relevant local authorities and offer guidance on how to navigate these requirements.
Md *******
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Matthew *********
Welcome to the headaches of thailand
Michael *******
Make double sure you give them all they want.and double sure the photo you send them is good no shoulder in the photo or they will ask to send another. Clip it .I just got my retirement visa that took two months. Back and forth to the bank for this and that .last six months of bank statements. Just trying to help you. Good luck
Jeremy *************
If you booked 7 different hotels do you need all of them
Paul ********
@Jeremy ************
I only put the first one in
Paul ********
@Jeremy ************
just send confirmation of booking hotel/ email. Done ✔️
Jeremy *************
Md *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Paul *******
to embassy
Paul ********
@Md ******
on information requests, just log in to your account open requested documents and upload confirmation of hotel booking. It’s as easy as that
Md *******
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@Paul *******
i did..two time..and two times they send me this mail💔
Paul ********
@Md ******
strange that’s all I did and no problems
Md *******
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@Paul *******
you also get this same email
Md *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Jeremy ************
no i booked only one hotel for 7 days
Jeremy *************
@Md ******
ok . Thanks
Ben *******
Exactly what they do..you submit a solid clean file and they find the one document you won't have and request that.
Md *******
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@Ben ******
is it TM30
Ben *******
@Md ******
tm30 is what you get from whoever that you rent from once in Thailand and they file that with the government for you at least my agent filed it for me. I came with the intention of staying long term but after all the run around I received for a visa I have decided its not worth it to me and im pressuring a country that better suits me.
Denis *******
Bob **********
You won’t get a TM30 until you get here
Md *******
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@Bob *********
but thr hotel they don’t give me TM30 papers
Bob **********
Ros ************
We did all this and paid for a three month visa prior to departure. Not recognised by Thai immigration. We got two months on arrival and had to apply and pay for a one month extention.
Garrett ***********
@R**
You paid for a single entry tourist visa, which is 60 days. God people are dumb
Ros ************
@Garrett **********
wont be contributing to anything more Mr Troll
Ros ************
Our country get 60 days visa free. Did it before the government were changing. Which they never did. Ok with you?
Ros ************
@Garrett **********
Yes these dumb people had already paid 1900TB ( for two people) for a 90 day visa prior to departure. God people lack comprehension.
Pete ********
Because your applying in Shanghai but your not Chinese ….

You need to get a document from Shanghai government proving your address and visa status there then upload these documents to the visa application

You need to apply for visa from your home country or face these issues
Md *******
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@Pete *******
my friends they get visa.. We applied on the same day but they got the visa I still haven't received it it's asking me to submit this paper which I don't have
Pete ********
@Md ******
yes unfortunately Thai immigration can randomly request these documents that are required .

If you apply in your home country it would be straight forward .

Because you are applying in Shanghai and you are not Chinese passport holder they want you to show proof of your hotel stay or residence in Shanghai

With out that you have 3 option only

Go back to your home country and apply

Start application again with vpn set up in your own country but put your country as you are in your home country

Or depending what passport holder you are then you don’t even need a visa you get 60 days entry with out need for a visa that can be extended to 90 days also

What passport do you hold
Md *******
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@Pete *******
we are students in china..we do study here..and we also submit our students certificate.. and we hold Bangladeshi passport..
Lisa ********************
@Md ******
what did your friends upload? Ask your accomodation to help. Booking should be in your name.
Pete ********
@Md ******
no visa free entry for bengalis

So options are get the document from China or from your landlord proving your address in Shanghai

Or go apply from your home country

Start the application again I would say and fill out the questions as you are in Bangladesh maybe ……

Headache for you ey
Adam *********
TM30?
Scott *********
@Adam ********
not tm30 because this can only be provided by someone who is in Thailand and you must apply outside of Thailand. If there is a similar cert in China then get that, or proof from the hotel that you are staying in china
Robert ***********
Graham ******
@Adam ********
Adam Bin Zu not for an Embassy issued visa
Md *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Adam ********
i don’t know!!
Allan *******
OP. did you book a hotel or an airbnb? If you booked via a booking platform then you may need to contact the hotel and ask them. Recently there has been a clapdown on unregistered airbnb etc selling daily and weekly rooms, which is illegal. they can only do 30 days or more (and still need to be registered)
Garrett ***********
@Allan ******
Hey Allan, since you have no idea what you're talking about it's much more helpful to keep the mouth shut. Thanks
Erik ***********
@Garrett **********
wow! Renting out on daily basis yourself? Nothing wrong in what he wrote as I can see?
Allan *******
@Garrett **********
wtf has my reply tangled your panties? The information is factual correct. I mentioned "may need to"
Denis *******
You should register your accommodation or hotel and you’ll be issued with a residence registration receipt. You can do it online or ask your hotel to assist you. Ideally your hotel has already registered your accommodation and they should have the registration slip. Ask them or go to the nearest police station and register.
Tyler *******
@Denis ******
are you referring to TM.30?
Ann-Louise ********
@Tyler ******
that’s what I thought too.
Md *******
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@Denis ******
i applied thai visa from china , i booked the hotel by trip.com.. i fully paid for 7 days..so yesterday i directly call to the hotel in Thailand.. It's almost 20 min..they don’t understand.. and atlast they said..you can cancel your booking 😭💔
Denis *******
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Dca *****
Just to give more Clarification to the Question by the OP:

the OP is a Student in China and applying for a Thai E–Visa at the Thai Consulate in Shanghai (China)

the Thai Consulate in Shanghai is asking for something (Declaration Voucher of Overseas Personnel's Accommodation Registration in China) that all Residence Permit Holders in China (including students) would already have had and
@Denis ******
was kind enough to provide the English Language Link to the Shanghai Municipal Gov't information about this Declaration Voucher of Overseas Personnel's Accommodation Registration

the Thai Consulate in Shanghai is asking about something from China's National Immigration Administration, not something from Thai Immigration

Hopefully, the OP understands where (China government website/app) to obtain what is requested from the Thai Consulate in Shanghai
Md *******
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@Dca ****
can help me how to get it
Md *******
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@Denis ******
i need to get it from china.??
Scott *********
@Md ******
they want proof of hotel booking in China as you are applying from there, so must prove you are actually in the country.
Md *******
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@Scott ********
i live in china..i am doing study here..i already submit my study certificate and my residence permit..!!
Denis *******
Allan *******
@Md ******
actually that may be correct. the embassy possibly need proof that you reside in china.. maybe send and email to the embassy to ask.
Allan *******
@Denis ******
Why would Chinese law be applicable to Thailand?
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