What essential documents should I prepare for my Thai visa application?

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Hi, everyone! I almost hesitate to write since I applied this morning only. (Hoping for a successful result on Wednesday afternoon. 🤞🏻) However, I thought I'd still try to help others.

In case you haven't seen this info in other posts, in addition to the documents stipulated in the infographic, do take the following:

1. A copy of your passport, even though they'll be keeping the original

2. A copy of your Lao visa on arrival (or other Lao visa), even though it's in your passport they'll be keeping

Finances:

Even though (or maybe because) I maintained more than double the required amount in a Thai bank account for the last six months, the officer didn't pay much attention to my bank statements.

Employment:

Instead, there was a lot of focus on my employment confirmation letter. Even though our HR (I work remotely, full-time) prepared it with great care, it didn't seem sufficient. The officer was looking for "company licensing documents" and/or a full employment contract. Definitely err on the side of providing too much information!

Other tips:

Although not necessary, you can save yourself some time at the Embassy by printing and completing the visa application form beforehand, and gluing your two pics in the spaces provided.

(Although this might not be the case for everyone, they didn't ask any questions about where I'm staying in Thailand (or Laos).)

Good luck! 🤞🏻

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A user shares insights from their recent Thai visa application process, emphasizing important documents to prepare, such as a passport copy and Lao visa copy, noting that the visa officer prioritized the employment confirmation letter over bank statements. They recommend bringing extra documents, like company licensing and a full employment contract. Additionally, they suggest pre-filling the visa application form to save time. Fellow commenters discuss experiences with appointment availability and e-visa transitions, along with documentation requirements.

Henk ********* · Answer

Update: Got my DTV! 🎉

Just got stamped in for 180 days. Thanks to everyone in this group!

Divya ********** · Answer

Did they ask you to show your bank account balance on the mobile app and then print out the screenshot of the balance?

Martin *********** · Answer

They did that to me at the LA consulate.  They asked for a business license.  In California you just need a fictitious business advertisement (at least the last time I did it myself) and I'm not even sure you need that.  I took a screen capture saying that the business needed more clarification on what they mean by a business license.   I also typed a link of the business and where my picture shows up in their web page.  2-3 weeks later they approved it, and I got my visa without them explaining what the meant.

Bob ********** · Answer

Thanks for the info all appointments are booked at this time there going to the e-visa system

Tod ********* · Answer

Thank you for the update, you were lucky to get an appt to apply there

They are totally booked up until they close in person applications on Dec 20th. They will be closed for visa applications from then until they go online with the eVisa system Jan 1st.

Thanx for the update, post back and let us know if you get the visa Wednesday afternoon when you go back, good luck  (y)

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