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What should I do if my last name is misspelled on my Thai visa?

Apr 29, 2026
2 days ago
My last name in my passport is ‘Sharma’, but on my visa grant it is written as ‘Sharha’. Will I be denied entry into Thailand? What problems could arise, and what is the solution?
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The issue of having a name discrepancy on your visa compared to your passport can lead to serious problems when trying to enter Thailand. Many community members agree that this discrepancy is likely to result in denial of entry. It's highly recommended to contact the embassy that issued your visa immediately to get it corrected. Furthermore, if you try to apply for a new visa while your current one remains active, you might face complications as shared by another user who had their new application canceled. It’s crucial to resolve this issue before your travel.
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I contacted the immigration office, and they asked me to apply for a new visa. As soon as I applied, my new visa application was automatically cancelled. I then received an email stating that my current visa is still active, so I cannot submit a new visa application while the old visa remains active.
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Wannikea *********
For context this is a foreign national getting a tourist visa in Australia.
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Someone has posted on the wrong group maybe?
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Waqar ********
Contact the embassy which granted you the visa. This is a serious problem and even a printed copy of your visa won't save you.
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LongTimeLivi************
100% sure it will be rejected. Best to go back to the embassy where you got the visa and have corrected.
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LongTimeLivingInThailand I have already contacted them. They asked me to apply new visa.
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LongTimeLivi************
Anonymous participant In hope you get it for free. Good luck 🤞
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Michael **********
You'll have big trouble as your date on the passport and visa are different. Contact the embassy
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GrayWal********
Yes
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Chang_******
Yes
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One ****************
Yes of course you could have problem, but normally you shoukd be rejected buy embassy already, this one of the most mistake on application
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Jellyfish**********
Does it have the correct passport number? If so it's weird that it got through without being picked up. I'd be requesting the visa be corrected
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Anonymous ******************
Did you already contact the embassy that issued it and tell them they made a mistake?
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Anonymous participant 151 yes
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Alex ********
Just go eat some shawarma and relax 🥙
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