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What should I do if asked for 6 months of accommodation proof while applying for a Thai visa from abroad?

Aug 8, 2025
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Babu *****
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Hi, how can I fulfill this additional document request? I'm outside of Thailand.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
When applying for a Thai visa from abroad, you may encounter a request for proof of 6 months of accommodation. Here are several suggestions from other expats on how to fulfill this requirement: 1. Make a fully refundable hotel reservation for 6 months, if possible, to show proof of accommodation without actual commitment. 2. Write a letter explaining your temporary accommodation plans, mentioning that you will search for a longer-term rental upon arrival. 3. Some users suggest getting a friend or acquaintance in Thailand to provide a confirmation letter that you can stay at their place for free. 4. If needed, write a convincing letter and submit it as a PDF to address any concerns about your accommodation. It's important to be prepared and present clear intentions for your stay.
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A. ************
Ridiculous request. Why would a person book/rent a place they haven't seen for 6 months? When I applied, I gave the Lis Angeles embassy the name and address of a the hotel I plan to stay in for a few days (4) while I look for a place and attend my first cooking class. No questions were asked.
Daniel ********
Did you provide return flight info? If you don't provide a return flight to exit Thailand, they might question about where will you stay for 6 month, which is the total period of stay without extensión
Anonymous ******************
Just get a friendly land person to make a receipt for 6 month payment for a room or make up yourself. There’s always some bending of the rules.
رسلان ***********
You can make hotel reservations for 6 months or ask your agent for rental agreement
Jon **********
I wonder why they are asking for this. I'm sure they understand nobody will prepay a booking for 6 months when it's not certain the visa will be approved, and a free cancellation booking will be used, so this requirement makes no sense.
Daniel ************
@Jon *********
So many things don't make sense!
Andi ***********
@Jon *********
Malaysia ask for 6 mths booked accommodation.
Anonymous ******************
I booked a fully refundable 1 month accomodation on booking

This is a first that I've seen it specified 6 months. I would perhaps do that and write a letter stating you have temp hotel booking so that once you arrive in thailand you can look for a longer term lease
Andi ***********
Anonymous participant 456 Malaysia specifies 6 months of booked accommodation for approval.
Anonymous ******************
When I applied, one of my friend who is living in Thailand, wrote me a confirmation letter about I can stay in their place for free of charge.
Anonymous ******************
When I applied, they asked me something similar but for at least one month.

I went on booking.on and booked (without paying) a place for the required duration.

My visa was approved.

Maybe you can do the same.
Anonymous ******************
If you don't have it, you'll need to write a strong convincing letter. Submit as PDF.
Greg ********
Which embassy is this?
Andi ***********
@Greg *******
Malaysia is the only place i know that insists on 6mths of accommodation.
Successful***********
@Andi **********
I confirm.
Greg ********
@Andi **********
That is what I was thinking