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What is the best way to provide proof of accommodation for a Thai tourist visa when staying at a non-commercial gym?

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Lucas **********

asked Nov 5, 2026

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I am applying for my 60 day tourist Visa. I stay at a small non-commercial muay thai gym where English is not best spoken. I contact them through WhatsApp and reserve my accommodation here. I have heard a screenshot of a WhatsApp message won't be adequate for the Visa accommodation proof. Can anybody give any suggestions of how to go around this? Should I get the gym owner to write me a letter on WhatsApp and put it into a PDF maybe?

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When applying for a 60-day tourist visa in Thailand, providing adequate proof of accommodation is crucial. Alternatives to screenshots from WhatsApp include obtaining a formal letter from the gym owner, ideally accompanied by their Thai ID and house registration document. If the gym is non-commercial and communication in English is challenged, consider booking a refundable hotel room, which can be easily cancelled after your visa is issued. Additionally, typing your request in Thai could facilitate better communication with the gym.

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Brian *********

Most, if not all, these gyms have an association with a small hotel. The bottom line is: if you are paying to train, then get a letter that states you are training, and that the accommodations are. You may have a problem with the gym you are choosing if it is a mom-and-pop, non-commercial gym, as IMM may want more info not just to protect IMM but also to protect you.

9 days ago

鹰**

What kind of proof would you accept if someone guaranteed you accommodation?

What information or documentation would you expect them to provide to make that guarantee credible?

9 days ago

Phil ******

Lucas Duggleby type your message in Thai. Its that simple. They will send you what you need.

10 days ago

Myer ******

Book a hotel and screen shot it or keep the confirmation email and cancel the room

10 days ago

Graham ******

Just book a fully refundable hotel room and cancel when your visa is issued

10 days ago

Greg ***********

Graham Seal no need to wait until the visa gets issued, you can cancel a hotel booking as soon as you have submitted the e-visa application

10 days ago

Elías ********

Graham Seal best advise

10 days ago

Greg ***********

Elías Molina not really

10 days ago

John **********

As an alternative to an accommodation booking you can show a letter of invitation from the owner but it will need to include a copy of their Thai ID and the Thai house book for where you will stay. You might find it easier just to book some hotel accommodation which you can later cancel

10 days ago

Lucas **********

@John *********

If I got a letter of invitation would this have to be a handwritten letter which he takes a photo of and sends me?

10 days ago

Greg ***********

Lucas Duggleby for invitations you need to upload copies of signed blue housebook and Thai ID card of the houseowner . .It is easier to book a few first nights in a hotel and cancel as soon as you have submitted the e-visa application

10 days ago

Lucas **********

@John *********

the only thing I'm worried about with doing that is if I've already cancelled it and they asked to see the hotel accommodation on my phone upon arrival at immigration?

10 days ago

Wayne *********

Lucas Duggleby Show them the booking if they ask which i doubt, They not going to ring the hotel to check.

10 days ago

Graham ******

Lucas Duggleby they won't but if they do ask for accommodation details they will not know what was on your visa application so you'd show your WhatsApp

10 days ago