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What is the best and most affordable way to get a tourist visa for Thailand?

Jan 31, 2022
4 years ago
Miri *****
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Hello, what is the best and most affordable way to get a tourist visa, does anyone organise leaving to the boarders etc and come back? Which ones are open?
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The conversation addresses the current status of tourist visa options for Thailand, highlighting that no land borders are open for tourists at the moment. Suggestions include flying to nearby countries such as Cambodia or Vietnam to apply for a visa. Specifics about obtaining a Cambodian tourist visa online for $30 are mentioned, including requirements like a negative PCR test and quarantine protocols, while Vietnam is only accessible to tour groups.
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You can fly to Cambodia, Phnom Penh. You must apply and be approved for a tourist visa which you can apply for online, it's 30 days for $30 US. Need a negative PCR test 72 hours prior with a wet signature/stamp. You will get an ATK on arrival, if negative can continue on to travel. If positive get a PCR test, if still positive then quarantine. You can apply for a tourist visa at the Thai Embassy in Phnom Penh not sure how long, but any it's I've read suggest a week at least.

Vietnam and Laos are only open to tour groups so far. Do a search in this group

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Kevin ***********
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Cambo you can do online I believe.

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Helen ********
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Yes, as noted in my response. Thanks for providing a link!
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Kevin ***********
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There are a few dodgy agent sites masquerading as the real thing.
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Helen ********
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yes, well aware of that... have spent a lot of time in Cambodia and dealing with the "agents”.
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Will ************
No borders open.
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Michael ********
No land borders open for tourist. Nearest places to fly would be cambodia or vietnam.
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Miri *****
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so what would I have to do, fly to Vietnam and come back the day after, would there be need for quarantine etc?
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Michael ********
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have heard no reports of anyone getting tourist visas in Vietnam/Cambodia/Loas yet
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Kevin ***********
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Cambodia is doing tourist visas. PCR before flying and ATK on arrival.
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Vietnam 100% not issuing tourist visas.
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Michael ********
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yes all entry conditions still apply there is no short cuts
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Will ************
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quarantine/test and go, insurance, PCR test before arriving, 2 tests when in Thailand, TPass,proof of vaccination.
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