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What kind of accommodation proof do you need for a Thai tourist visa application?
Question about immigration requiring receipt for accommodation that includes hotel's taxpayer number [Tourist visa application] - - -
Hi there peeps!
When you apply for a tourist visa to come to Thailand, the 6th written requirement on the checklist is - '**Proof of payment for accommodation for the whole period of stay in Thailand
(the receipt must state the tax payer number of the relevant
hotel/accommodation)'....**
But from my experience when you book a hotel in Thailand through Agoda, Agoda does not usually give you a 'tax invoice' but rather a 'booking confirmation' instead [which does not include the hotels tax number].
If you have recently applied for a Tourist visa, did you only show a 'booking confirmation' or did you also have to produce an actual tax invoice?
Thank you! (🌸◡‿◡)
Hi there peeps!
When you apply for a tourist visa to come to Thailand, the 6th written requirement on the checklist is - '**Proof of payment for accommodation for the whole period of stay in Thailand
(the receipt must state the tax payer number of the relevant
hotel/accommodation)'....**
But from my experience when you book a hotel in Thailand through Agoda, Agoda does not usually give you a 'tax invoice' but rather a 'booking confirmation' instead [which does not include the hotels tax number].
If you have recently applied for a Tourist visa, did you only show a 'booking confirmation' or did you also have to produce an actual tax invoice?
Thank you! (🌸◡‿◡)
Answer summary
When applying for a tourist visa to Thailand, you need proof of payment for accommodation, including the hotel's taxpayer number on the receipt. Many users report that regular booking confirmations from platforms like Agoda may not meet this requirement as they typically do not include the tax number. However, some have successfully used these confirmations for visa applications, and some embassies may only require proof for the first few nights of accommodation. To ensure acceptance, it may be better to book directly with hotels that can provide the necessary receipt. Tips include considering booking.com for flexible payment options and confirming embassy-specific requirements.
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Incognia **********
Can show bank details maybe together.
Mark ********
I applied for a TR at Wellington embassy. They wanted full itinerary details and accommodation paid for paperwork. After much back and forwards, I told them to forget about it and that they make it too difficult and too many hoops to jump through, I'll go to Vietnam instead. Much easier. They sent my application back to me along with the payment.
Elly *******
OPUndoubtedly they do make it very difficult - too difficult yes. It sounds like you were a lone traveler, making it much easier to change directions when it feels easier. I've got husband and child so I hope what i give them is enough. Such a f#$*ing stress! Thanks for sharing...appreciate it.
Latasha ********
@Elly ******
can you share how things worked out for your visa? I am applying for the same 60 days visa from Kuala lumpur embassy and hoping a print out from booking or agoda will be ok ...it does not have the ID tax number though...any tips thanksnElly *******
OPMy mind is now far from that head space as I have my visa now, but you just have to do your best and have it as perfect as you think you can get it. Sorry not to be of any further help. If your booking with Agoda is real, then you can always email the hotel and ask them to send you something with a tax i.d on it and then print that email. i hope that helps and best of luck mate!
Tore *********
Which embassy, what type of TV?
Elly *******
OPThai embassy in Kular Lumpur and regular tourist visa.
Elly *******
OPsingle entry...yes. ok good to know about your embassy. yes will post direct tomorrow to zero in! Thanks Tore. Sweet dreams!
Tore *********
@Elly ******
regular as in single entry? Or multiple. Try find someone with experience from KL, maybe the agoda booking is fine. Was for me with METV, but European embassy
Falcon *******
Madness...Thai immigration!
Elly *******
OPOh dear that sounds like a hassle! (⊙_⊙;) Did your booking confirmation have hotels tax info? Was it for 58 to 60 days? Thanks for sharing that little bit extra incase it helps!
Graham ******
@Falcon ******
the Ebbassies are not Immigration ;)Elly *******
OP@Falcon ******
100% (⊙_(⊙_⊙)_⊙)Lisa ********************
A lot of embassies will accept first 3 nights of your stay. So full 60 days accommodation, not required.
Elly *******
OP@Lisa *******************
do you know if embassy in Malaysia, Kular lumpur accepts this ...usually?Lisa ********************
@Elly ******
you can only try. They will email you, if not acceptableElly *******
OP@Lisa *******************
thank you!Elly *******
OPThank you!
Av **********
Use booking.com and there are some hotels that does not need prepayment........it passed for the visa
Daniel ************
I applied for a TR Visa in April of this year and provided the Agoda email reservation and it was accepted still. I also only booked two weeks out of my 60 days and I only reserved it and didn’t pay fully and still was accepted.
Elly *******
OP@Daniel ***********
Hi Daniel, which embassy did you go to?Daniel ************
@Elly ******
Los Angeles !Elly *******
OP@Daniel ***********
thank you so much!Daniel ************
@Elly ******
welcome! Just make sure the email shows your full name, name and address of where your staying and also number of nights your staying!Daniel ************
@Elly ******
Los Angeles Embassy is where I applied!Elly *******
OP@Daniel ***********
💗Thank you. and which embassy did you go to?
Brandon ************
The embassies that require this usually will not usually accept an Agoda booking or any online booking because it's doesn't have proof that you already paid and does not have the tax ID number. Usually you have to book directly with the hotel and have them provide a receipt of payment with the additional information on it.
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