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Why did my friends and I get rejected for a Thai visa in Hanoi, and can we reapply at another consulate?
Thai Visa RejectionVisa Application ProcessHanoi Consulate IssuesRemote Work VisaEmployment DocumentationVisa AlternativesExpats in Thailand
Jun 10, 2025
a year ago
Alexander *******
ORIGINAL POSTERMe and 2 of my friends just got rejected in Hanoi, what's wrong with that consulate?!
500k+ thb bank statement showing all transactions for the last 6 months. IT job with 2500$+ salary per month (employment agreement, job cover letter, company registration, paystubs for the last 6 months, 2024 tax declaration)
OK, I've heard that they reject randomly, but 3 person in 1 day 🤦♂️🤷♂️
Can we apply in Jakarta now? Or any other consulates recommendations?
500k+ thb bank statement showing all transactions for the last 6 months. IT job with 2500$+ salary per month (employment agreement, job cover letter, company registration, paystubs for the last 6 months, 2024 tax declaration)
OK, I've heard that they reject randomly, but 3 person in 1 day 🤦♂️🤷♂️
Can we apply in Jakarta now? Or any other consulates recommendations?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user and their two friends faced visa rejections at the Thai consulate in Hanoi despite providing comprehensive documentation, including a substantial bank statement and proof of stable employment. Other users in the thread speculate on potential causes for the rejections, such as missing recommendation letters, the need for formal remote work permission from the employer, and possible reliability concerns about their documents. Suggestions are made for applying at other consulates, particularly in Jakarta or Ho Chi Minh City, which are reported to have a more forgiving application process. The conversation highlights frustrations with the current visa processing system and offers insight into alternative options for expats seeking a visa to Thailand.
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Kenan ******
Apply from Kuala Lumpur, 5 of my friends apply there and no one rejected
Russ *******
@Kenan *****
How long did it take to get approved?Reply to
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Anonymous ******************
Cambodia takes long, 20+ days because May is full of holiday. But so far it's very easy. No interview, no documents request. I barely past the requirements. Also the food and accommodation is cheap and people are the nicest. Not to mention the beach.
Anna *********
Did you and your friends apply as employees from the same company at the same time?
I saw several cases in russian speaking chats where people got rejected because of this.
It might make the documents look suspicious to the consulate.
I saw several cases in russian speaking chats where people got rejected because of this.
It might make the documents look suspicious to the consulate.
Volorymyr ****
Typos, name not exact match, first sight wrong information about address, conflicting information? Did you have a paper stating that you are allowed to work from Thailand?
Anonymous ******************
Eeeesh I thought hanoi was one of the better options... i just booked a ticket there. 🤨 did they request any documents from any of you or just straight to rejected?
Chomnisa ********
Inbox me
Chomnisa ********
I can help you
Anonymous ******************
Its getting absurd. You wait 3-4 weeks for denial.
Not worth it honestly in my opinion. Just travel around and come back and forth on tourist visa
Not worth it honestly in my opinion. Just travel around and come back and forth on tourist visa
Anonymous ******************
My colleague was rejected 2 days ago in Hanoi how long have u had the 500k baht in your bank account for ?
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant 965 why were they rejected?
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Лена *******
Maybe they considered some documents unreliable, in fact, if there was one refusal, then it is more difficult to get it a second time.
Selman ************
Are you getting your salary as a fixed amount every month or does it change sometimes?
Tammi *****
Did you apply with same agent?
Matt ****************
Was your status 'Pending Approval'? Or went straight from checking documents to rejected?
Anonymous ******************
Go to Vietnam
Claire ********
Thought bots were clever 😧
Jimmy ****
Bruh
Fleace ********
Anonymous participant 515 Hanoi is in Vietnam.
Anonymous ******************
@Fleace *******
I know. I mean he can live in Vietnam, more good than Thailand. He will become ladyboy after sometimeJohn *******
Anonymous participant 515
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rage baitReply to
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John *******
Did you have letter from your employer saying you can work remotely? Also, are you physically located in Hanoi?
Tangy ************
Hi, I supported my customer to apply the DTV visa from HCMC because he was failed to do it in HN , he got it last week after waiting in 3 weeks. Inbox me if you need to submit it again
Callum *******
Apply at HCMC they're a bit more forgiving and will let you know what documents they want if needed. Don't listen to the tin foil hatters here about "local employment" and "permission" etc.
Anonymous ******************
@Callum ******
Hanoi wasn’t an issue for me at all. I found them to be very reliable and fastAnonymous ******************
@Callum ******
pardon whats hcmc?Paula ********
Participante anónimo 148 Ho Chi Mig City
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John *********
What are the nationalities? Have they even been involved in previous IT work with Thai Companies?
Adam *******
@John ********
lives in Russia looking at his profile.Reply to
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Mo ******
Do they give a reason?
Guillermo *********
You are missing the recommendation letters. You have to put clearly. YOU WONT ENGAGE IN LOCAL EMPLOYMENT AND ALL YOUR MONEY IS COMING FROM ABROAD. is this your own company or you work for someone else
Thatchaya ******
Can I see your application what you prepare? if you want some advise. Can DM me.
Jimmy ****
@Thatchaya *****
Thatchaya Ntss are you visa agent?Reply to
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Anonymous ******************
Did they require tax papers? I don’t see that on the document list
Christopher *********
Yes you can apply at other consulate
John **********
Did you have a letter from the company you work for giving you permission to work remotely from Thailand?
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