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Which countries' citizens must return home to apply for a non-B visa in Thailand?

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Nov 1, 2017

8 years ago

Thomas **********

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Citizens of which countries MUST go home now to get a non-b visa?

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The discussion centers around which citizens must return to their home countries to apply for a non-B visa for Thailand. South Africans and Kenyans are specifically mentioned as needing to go back home, with South Africans facing difficulties applying in Kuala Lumpur. It is noted that other countries may stipulate similar requirements, and various comments clarify the current situation with different nationalities.

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Amornrat **********

before the topic spill over. SA can not get visa in KL only. Other countries OK. The web sides of Thai Embassies , in most cases clearly state which country OK and which not. I close comment.

8 years ago

Nimo *****

I have a SA friend who was denied the visa in KL

8 years ago

Nimo *****

Kenyans too now have to go back home for their nonb visas

8 years ago

Lloyd ********

Indians

8 years ago

Robert *******

Almost every consulate has a list of countries, which can not apply for a Visa unless they have residency in that country. As far as seen in reports only KL is refusing South Africans.

8 years ago

Janine ******

Yes. Only KL refusing

8 years ago

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Janine ******

Nick *******

I think I've seen South Africans need to do it now...

8 years ago

Nimo *****

Yeah this possible but they may as well deny you the nonb visa🙂

8 years ago

Robert ******

A tourist visa can be converted to a Non-B within the kingdom provided your tourist visa got at least 15 days before expiration.

8 years ago

Nick *******

I've read stories that they're being refused in neighbouring countries now..

8 years ago

Thomas **********

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My school is hiring a young woman from South Africa and they've told her to come on a tourist visa and change it here. I tried to tell them that she MUST get her non-b visa in S.A..

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Thomas **********

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