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Which neighboring country is best for a UK passport holder to apply for a visa to Thailand without returning home?

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Does anybody reccomend the best neighbouring country to apply from for a smooth process for a UK passport holder? I’m hoping not to have to fly all the way back home to be approved Has anyone tried Cambodia? 🙌 Thank you

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Users shared experiences about obtaining visas from neighboring countries, highlighting options like Manila for a quick process, and recommendations for Vietnam and Jakarta based on recent positive reviews. Cambodia was noted for its longer processing time but fewer requests, while Laos was praised for a relatively efficient process taking about a week, detailing an interview and payment system. One user advised applying from the UK to potentially avoid immigration questioning.

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I got approved in Laos recently.

- Tuesday: entered Laos

- Wednesday: paid the fee cash in THB (you can do Mo-Fr 9-12am and need the payment QR printed)

- Thursday: got invited for an interview on Monday

- Monday: had the interview, where I was ask some personal questions and had to show my online banking

-> got approved when I left the embassy

-> 4 business days from payment

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Molly ********

Molly ********

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super helpful thank you, by online banking do you mean current savings or 6 months worth of statements ?

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There *****

I did 6 months just to be sure… read in another post that 3 months should be enough for laos

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Molly ********

Molly ********

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thanks for your help!🙌

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Sean *******

Sean *******

Apply from the UK if you want to reduce your chances of being questioned on entry by Immigration.

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Molly ********

Molly ********

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very true although not really an option for me & don’t mind the questioning as long as I can be approved n let in haha😂👌

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Narek ***********

Narek ***********

If you ready to spend two weeks in Laos definitely recommended

Process took 8 days - but you need to pay in consulate and also sometimes they request interview in consulate as well

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@Narek **********

thank you! And did they ask for additional documents or just current sufficient savings & either soft power or employment? X

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John *******

John *******

Cambodia takes longer but fewer requests

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Molly ********

Molly ********

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I see thanks :)

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Stephen ********

Stephen ********

Manilla was fast and pain free

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@Stephen *******

thank you.

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Christopher *******

Christopher *******

Vietnam, Hanoi

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Molly ********

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@Christopher ******

thank you

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Ray *****

Ray *****

Jakarta is getting really good reviews in the last few weeks

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Molly ********

Molly ********

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awesome thank you!

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G ********

Tried & got it. But last year.

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