What should I do if my tourist visa application asks for an invitation letter in Thailand?

@Peter ******

So if you’re not staying longer than 60 days, why don’t you have a return ticket? You’re not being clear enough for genuine help.

@Peter ******

You could get up to 75 days with visa exemption 45 on entry + 30 extension.

Also look into the covid visa. Think it’s 45 days and able to extend multiple times. I’ve heard this is ending in September and last extension will take you to November. So if you’re travelling soon you can get at least 3.5 months in Thailand.

I take it your under 50 years old?

@Anthony *******

not for TR visa. That’s later for COE application. TR actually asks for proof of accommodation after SHA+ or ASQ.. it’s not the same as STV or exemption..

I just gone through that.

@Rūta ********

it is I'm in quarantine now so I know what documents I had to submit

@Anthony *******

while you are in quarantine, I am in Phuket. So I also know what I am talking about.

For TR visa application online ASQ or SHA+ was not needed. But was needed accommodation paid after or proof where you will stay after.

@Peter ******

just a quick warning Peter. I see this question is getting many replies. Don't be confused. You need a document about where you go after quarantine hotel. I would stick with your original plans. Thai immigration are not stupid. If you don't have a onward flight they are less likely to require a return ticket. Also they are aware of people arriving hoping to get a covid extension. It's by no means guaranteed. I'm in quarantine right now. Good luck!

@Anthony *******

I just applied for TR visa, followed by COE and now I am in Phuket.

You first need TR to apply for COE. And for TR they are asking accommodation after SHA+ hotel or ASQ. Then on COE you need proof of ASQ.

I had SHA+ booked but not paid. I did not risk paying before they issue any visa for me. Once I had visa, I paid for SHA+ accommodation and uploaded that in CoE application. And yes, I had onwards ticket. Not a return ticket.

Say what you want. I literally just gone that through... Which part exactly I was not right in your eyes?

@Rūta ********

I don't know about phuket sandbox I am in quarantine in Bangkok maybe it's different? Also this was the application procedure from the UK. Im sure you are right about what you say. We have just been through different experiences. Good luck enjoy your holiday!

@Anthony *******

yes but before you apply for Coe, you applied for visa. Those are two different processes. TR have nothing to do with Sandbox or quarantine in Bangkok because you can also get visa and use it in 3 months time like before. You just putting all paperwork as one big process together. And sure, you need all documents eventually.

But if he starts with what he needs and add other things later it could save himself money if there is a delay or cancellation each one of the steps..

It’s 3x more expensive to come to Thailand now than before covid. (Been coming for last 5 years on different kinds of visas) So it is worth to be cautious, read every line two or three times before applying. Specially now when things are changing by day..

@Peter ******

your welcome enjoy