What is the experience of applying for a visa at the Thai embassy in Seoul or Tokyo?

August 28, 2024
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Andrea **********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Has anybody applied from Seoul or Tokyo embassy? How was it?
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Many users have shared their experiences applying for Thai visas at the Seoul and Tokyo embassies. Applicants have noted that both embassies are quite strict, typically only accepting applications from residents of those countries. For instance, the DTV visa is accessible primarily to Japanese citizens or foreign residents with permanent residency in Japan. In Seoul, applicants confirm that only residents, not tourists, can apply, and requirements often include comprehensive documentation, such as bank statements. Some users have discussed the nuances of submitting local Korean documents, and the availability of guidance in English from the embassy.
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Elías ********
@Alan ****
you mean, Thailand tourist visa at the Seoul consulate?
Elías ********
I did it Seoul, as I'm a 15 year resident of Korea. As far as I understand, they accept applications only from residents, not tourists (and also Korean citizens, of course). I submitted mine last Monday, and just today they asked for one additional document. Now I'm waiting again.
Dean *****
@Elías *******
did you submit 3months bank statement?
Elías ********
@Dean ****
I submitted 6 months, just in case, as I didn't want to get asked to submit extra documents.
Dean *****
@Elías *******
ok thanks
Chris *****
@Elías *******
Local Korean docs accepted or need to be translated? Is it e-visa?
Elías ********
@Chris ****
all my documents were local Korean but issued in English. Yes, e-visa.
Chris *****
@Elías *******
Does the embassy provide English guidance on what to submit?
Elías ********
@Chris ****
It's vaguely written, but yes. On the official Seoul Thai Embassy, on its English language version.
Matthew ******
I'll be trying the Seoul embassy in a few weeks. I am a 14 year resident of Korea.
Kyaw *********
I also want to try Seoul embassy.
Andrea **********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Great to know thanks !
Andi ***********
I live in Tokyo and the DTV is only open to Japanese or foreign residents with permanent residency. I have a long-term working visa but cannot apply. Will apply most likely in Jakarta.
Elías ********
@Andi **********
Oh, in Seoul it's open to residents only (which I am), but I didn't think it would exclude people with working visas.
Andi ***********
@Elías *******
It is strange the way Tokyo is restricting the DTV. Maybe to reduce the number of applicants as there is a massive increase in foreign tourists recently. To bar long term residents without permanent residency though many feel is unfair,
Tod *********
Those are HARD consulates to apply thru unless you LIVE in those countries legally

Japan especially has stringent requirements for the "soft power" category of the DTV
Alan *****
@Tod ********
any idea if harder than Sydney?
Tod *********
@Alan ****
Tokyo and Seoul are WAY harder
Alan *****
@Tod ********
damn I wonder why. In regards to tourist visa found Seoul very quick and easy