What should I know about visa application rejections when picking up my passport from the embassy?

visa application visa rejection embassy procedures non-refundable fees DTV visa Thailand immigration Vientiane visa Phnom Penh visa experience

Aug 30, 2024

4 months ago

Anonymous *************

ORIGINAL POSTER

Has someone applied in some embassy, paid, and got rejection only on the day of passport pickup?

347

views

likes

all likes

replies

images

users

TLDR : Answer Summary

The question discusses experiences related to visa application rejections occurring on the day of passport pickup at embassies. Some commenters share their insights, including a report of a rejection in Vientiane and a personal account of a rejection in Phnom Penh, where a refund was issued without a stamp in the passport. The necessity of upfront payment during the application process is also emphasized, along with the risk of rejection if the application is submitted between arrival and departure stamps.

DTV VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES

Take the basic DTV Qualification Test to see if you're eligible for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV).
For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
Explore recent discussions by using the DTV Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.

Alex ********

Has been a report like that from Vientiane. Unverified.

There was also a report from someone I've met personally who was rejected in Phnom Penh a week after he applied. They refunded his money though and didn't put anything in his passport. He got the visa successfully a week later in Vietnam.

4 months ago

Henrik *****

Not putting remarks in the passport, doesn’t mean they didn’t put a remark in their computer.

4 months ago

Reply to

Henrik *****

Paying is a part of the applying proces.

You could potentially be rejected if the Immigration Officer sees that the application is made between the arrival and the departure stamp, i.e. you have applyed online from inside of Thailand.

The fee is non-refundable.

4 months ago

Hein *****

My friend told me , you need to pay when you get DTV visa

4 months ago

Christopher *********

@Hein ****

no you pay when you apply.

4 months ago

Hein *****

some of my friend already got DTV like that at Yangon Thai Embassy.

4 months ago

Hein *****

In Myanmar (Yangon), If you don't get the DTV visa, you don't need to pay USD 400.

On the first day, they check doc and interview the candidate at 2:00PM if needed they will request the additional doc.

if you have the complete doc, you pay USD 400, and next 2days you pick up your passport at the embassy.

4 months ago

Reply to

Hein *****

What documents are required for a visa application in Vientiane and how can I avoid rejection?

18 comments

3 months ago

What are the common reasons for visa rejection in Thailand, and how is it communicated?

2 comments

3 months ago

What should I do if my DTV visa application is rejected despite having all the required documents?

24 comments

4 months ago