Why do visas need to be applied for at the embassy in the country you are visiting?

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I’ve noticed applying at other embassies seems to be the norm. I’m curious as to whether we can apply with our home countries embassy while abroad? Do we need to apply with Vietnam just because we’re there? I got mine before my wife as she was unsure which visa she wanted but now we’re here already for some time and need to leave soon and get hers sorted out. So my question is this : why does everyone apply with the embassy of where they are visiting?

Ask Thailand · Answer

The consensus among commenters is that you must apply for a visa at the embassy or consulate relevant to the country you are currently in. Therefore, if you are in Vietnam, you need to apply at a Thai embassy or consulate located there rather than at your home country's embassy. You'll be required to provide proof of your current location and it is advised to apply in your home country if you are physically there.

Henrik ***** · Answer

You have to be Physicaly in the country you apply in for the duration of the whole visa processing.

Can be an advantage to apply in your passport country, where also all the documentation has been issued.

Wannikea ********* · Answer

You apply where you are physically present except for Thailand. For many people already in Thailand they go to a nearby country and apply instead of heading all the way back home to Timbuktu.

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

You CAN'T apply to another country's embassy. You need to apply to the one in the country YOU ARE. And you'll need to check if that embassy accepts tourists or foreigners. The best would be to apply in your country when you're there. Otherwise, choose the embassy where you stay for quite some time (you're not supposed to apply and leave before confirmation).

Johan ************** · Answer

Because each embassy covers a certain area that they are responsible for. And you can only apply when you are in their area. For example if you are in Laos then you apply through the embassy in Laos. If you are in your home country then you apply there. You have to proof your location during the application too so you really need to physically be there. Good luck.

John ******* · Answer

You are supposed to apply via the embassy in the jurisdiction where you are physically located.  So if you are physically in Vietnam, you apply via one of the two embassies/consulates in Vietnam.  You should only apply via your home country if you are actually in your home country.

Bob ********** · Answer

You have to apply in the country you’re in

Tod ********* · Answer

You upload proof you're in the country whose consulate you're using (visa/entry stamp)

So if you're IN Vietnam you use Hanoi or HCMC

You can't use the thai consulate in your country if you're not IN your country 😕

Why do visas need to be applied for at the embassy in the country you are visiting?

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