Why does the Thai visa application form from Taipei mention Manila, and how should I fill in the address if I'm staying at a private residence?

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Oct 3, 2024

13 days ago

Enzo **********

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I’m planning to apply in Taipei. I downloaded this form from their website but is says Manila? Also I will not be staying in a hotel but already have an address, anyone has a suggestion what to fill in there?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The conversation discusses a user's experience applying for a Thai visa in Taipei, where the downloaded application form references Manila due to diplomatic constraints. It's noted that the Thai trade office in Taiwan uses the authority of the embassy in Manila for visa issuance. Suggestions for filling out the application include using a temporary hotel address and addressing specific visa application questions related to the purpose of the visit and proposed length of stay.

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Janina ************

What do you fill out for #8 (purpose of visit to Thailand) if we are applying for DTV? Do we select Other and write DTV?

How do you fill out #9? (proposed number of days to stay in Thailand)

12 days ago

Enzo **********

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For #9 can fill in 180 days but the online form is outdated and won’t let you fill in more than 90days. My suggestion is to fill in what you can and other details fill in with a pen. 🖊️

12 days ago

Michael ********

@Janina ***********

I'm also wondering what to write about "length of stay." I think you can just write how long you plan to stay on your first visit. If longer than 180 days I'd just write 179 or 180 days because that's the longest the visa allows before an extension.

12 days ago

Enzo **********

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@Janina ***********

I figure DTV. I’ve been emailing them and they also send me the same form as an attachment. Up this far I’m happy with guidance they offer by email

12 days ago

Michael ********

@Enzo *********

I'll be writing DTV also and hopefully that is sufficient.

12 days ago

Enzo **********

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@Michael *******

I’m 99% it will be fine

12 days ago

Michael ********

@Enzo *********

when are you dropping your documents off?

12 days ago

Enzo **********

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@Michael *******

next week hopefully, I’ll post an update in the group after

12 days ago

Michael ********

@Enzo *********

Okay, well I'll probably be there too with my girlfriend if you wanna grab dinner sometime in Taipei. I'm probably flying out on Tuesday or so, and then dropping my documents off on Wednesday.

12 days ago

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Michael ********

Marc-Olivier ****

I can confirm this is the correct form.

Because of the "one China" policy, Thailand does not have an embassy or consulate in Taiwan, just a trade office. Since the office in Taiwan is neither an embassy nor a consulate, it is not eligible to issue visas in its own right, so it uses the authority of the Thai embassy in Manila to do so.

Regarding the address, you can use any hotel in Bangkok, they won’t ask for proof.