What should I put for accommodation type on my tourist visa application if I'm backpacking in Thailand?

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Mar 21, 2022

3 years ago

Lucy *******

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Currently sorting out my tourist visa but not sure what to put for accommodation type as I’m planning on backpacking/using hostles so I haven’t booked all my accommodation as I’m planning on booking as I go along

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TLDR : Answer Summary

When applying for a tourist visa to Thailand, if you're planning to backpack and haven't booked all your accommodations, it's recommended to list your first night's stay at a hotel or hostel. Many travelers have successfully put just the accommodation for their first week or a SHA+ approved hotel upon arrival, as the overall accommodation plans can be flexible and booked as you go. It's important to note that there are minimal checks on this information.

James ********

4 of us came in a few days ago. Only had the 1 night test and go hotel booked. We all got asked where we stay after that. Just pointed to hotel. Some got hassled more but we all got through ok

3 years ago

Katya *******

I only uploaded my first week's hotel stay and it got approved :) for reference I'm from the UK and I got the 60 day tourist visa (as I think requirements differ slightly depending on the country you are coming from)

3 years ago

Daniel **********

What's the cheapest SHA+ for test and go people have found here ? For one night I've found 3,900 as the lowest!

3 years ago

Joanna ******

I’m planning on booking as I go and I just put my sha ++hotel (coming on the sandbox scheme) and got approved 😊 so I’d just say put your first accommodation for the first week or something xx

3 years ago

Steve *******

You put in where you are going after you land in Thailand. You can basically put anything on there as there are no controls of that little note and you (or your hotel) has to register you staying wherever you're staying every time you move.

3 years ago

Оливер *********

Backpacking is not really an option at the moment! Most cheap hostels are closed! Specially on the island.

3 years ago

Lisa ********************

@Оливер ********

many open on many islands

3 years ago

Оливер *********

@Lisa *******************

been there! Most are closed!

3 years ago

Lisa ********************

@Оливер ********

you've not been to the right islands. And more reopening everyday.

3 years ago

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Lisa ********************

Mayo **************

Maybe you should sort out your arrival accommodation then.

3 years ago

Lucy *******

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@Mayo *************

I have but I’m planning on staying for 6 weeks so I’ve only sorted out the first week so was only asking if I would need to book all my accommodation in advance…

3 years ago

Luc ************

@Lucy ******

they asked me for

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of the length of my stay.

3 years ago

Mayo **************

@Luc ***********

it’s case to case basis. Depending on the immigration officer.

When I entered Bangkok, they asked for my whole accommodation for the whole time I am in Thailand.

3 years ago

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Mayo **************

Stuart *********

Just put the 1st hotel/hostel you’ll use after your test and go place.

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Stuart *********

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