Answered6 months ago
What should I do if my last name is misspelled on my Thai visa?
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?
Answer summary
The user is concerned about a mismatch in their last name on their Thailand visa and passport, which may lead to entry denial and other issues. Community comments suggest contacting the issuing embassy to correct the error, since the mismatch could lead to visa rejection upon arrival. It's advised to request a correction as soon as possible, as the discrepancy could complicate travel plans, especially noting that new visa applications may be impacted by the status of the existing visa.
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Anonymous *************
OPI 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.
Christopher ***********
Anonymous participant Visa shouldn't have been issued with a name mismatch between applicant and passport. Embassy will always claim that the reason for the mismatch was your input error. However, they told you to reapply. They should have cancelled the original. You are now looking at paying three times over. Have you contacted them again? You should only need to pay twice at absolute maximum.
Wannikea *********
For context this is a foreign national getting a tourist visa in Australia.
Christopher ***********
@Wannikea ********
Someone has posted on the wrong group maybe?
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.
LongTimeLivi************
100% sure it will be rejected. Best to go back to the embassy where you got the visa and have corrected.
Anonymous *************
OPLongTimeLivingInThailand I have already contacted them. They asked me to apply new visa.
LongTimeLivi************
Anonymous participant In hope you get it for free. Good luck 🤞
Michael **********
You'll have big trouble as your date on the passport and visa are different. Contact the embassy
GrayWal********
Yes
Chang_******
Yes
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
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
Anonymous ******************
Did you already contact the embassy that issued it and tell them they made a mistake?
Anonymous *************
OPAnonymous participant 151 yes
Alex ********
Just go eat some shawarma and relax 🥙
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