Anyone have any idea about this approval from embassy before applying? See the remarks at the bottom. Here's the link to the document. http://www.vfsglobal.com/thailand/bangladesh/pdf/Non_Immigrant_Category_O_(Others)_Single_or_Multiple_(1_year)_Checklist_020215.pdf

What is the process for getting approval from the embassy before applying for a NON-O visa in Thailand?

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Aug 31, 2018

6 years ago

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Anyone have any idea about this approval from embassy before applying? See the remarks at the bottom. 

Here's the link to the document.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The application for a NON-O visa in Thailand requires approval from the embassy. If the embassy approves the application, they will stamp the visa in the applicant's passport. It's important to note that VFS Global is merely a service provider used by the embassy to facilitate the handling of visa applications.

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Robert *******

You apply for this Visa, if the Embassy approve your application, than they stamp it in your passport. VFS is just a company used by the Embassy to handle the applications.

6 years ago

Aminul *******

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@Krishn ********

Yeah I have sent them an email already. Thanks!

6 years ago

Krishn *********

Contact personally to Vfs please.

6 years ago

Aminul *******

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@Krishn ********

Are you refering to Thai Embassy India?

6 years ago

Krishn *********

This checklist too much old, its rivesed in April/may 2018.

Not updated by Vfs yet.

Go to the embassy site.

6 years ago

Krishn *********

By DD in favor of royal Thai embassy or you can deposits at Vfs global counter by cash(but not sure).

I paid visa fee by DD and Vfs service charge cash.

But your checklist says after aprovel.

I confused.

Please confirm from Vfs global customer care or visit there office.

6 years ago

Aminul *******

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@Krishn ********

Know anything about the approval prior to paying fees?

6 years ago

Krishn *********

Fee to be paid in advance with application.

Non refundable.

6 years ago

Aminul *******

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Alright.

6 years ago

Robert *******

I don't know the fees or times of payment of VFS.

6 years ago

Aminul *******

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So for the 1 year Non-O Multi you pay the fees after visa is approved. Unlike the Tourist and Single entry Non-O where you pay the fees to VFS when you submit your application and supporting documents. Right?

6 years ago

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