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Will a misspelled first name on my Thai tourist visa cause problems at immigration?
Hi, I have noticed my first name is misspelled on my tourist visa which has been granted using the UK evisa system, JONN instead of JOHN, everything else is correct, will this be a problem? I have used many tourist visas in the past but never with a spelling mistake, thanks.
Answer summary
The user has noticed that their first name is misspelled on their Thai tourist visa, which could potentially cause issues at immigration. Community members provide mixed opinions, with some suggesting that it may not be noticed by officers, while others recommend contacting the embassy to correct the error. Ultimately, the user reported successfully entering Thailand despite the spelling mistake.
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John ***********
OPGot in no problem 🤙🏻
Paul ********
Just remembered on 1 November I arrived the Lady checking only won't my passport??? Said it's all on line,Have a lovely Holiday, STAY Sexy n Safe
John ***********
OP@Paul *******
nice one mate, cheersPaul ********
@John **********
3-40 am jomtien goodnight
Deedee ********
Contact the embassy they might print out write down and stamp on it
John ***********
OP@Deedee *******
Have contacted, waiting for reply, if I don't get it resolved I just go visa exempt and extend, no major drama.Ruth *******
@John **********
Nah. Use it anyway and only go without the visa if they say something.
Bent *************
Problem, for sure!
Henrik *****
Contact the embassy
John ********
Why did you misspell your name?
Ruth *******
@John *******
Come on, Jonn, don't you always mistype your name?
Sue **********
@John *******
he didn’t! The embassy did
Andrew *******
Can't figure out why they don't ask for first and last name on passport with other middle names on a separate line /box ...it causes so much confusion but the rectification of this problem seems simple ..
David *******
i would say that someone will not accept misspelling for sure
Brian *********
Fwiw, when I originally applied for a visa I entered my name First Last and it was rejected because on my passport is First Middle Last though nothing on the application stated ‘as it appears in your passport’. I had to pay and apply again.
My point, don’t leave any room for something to go wrong, you could very well be sent back at the border. 🙏
My point, don’t leave any room for something to go wrong, you could very well be sent back at the border. 🙏
John ***********
OP@Brian ********
ahh no point worrying, worst case scenario I get stamped in 30 days visa exempt and extend
Chris *******
@John **********
they will likely not even notice as it is not their native language and most don't read English well.I've seen names backwards and spelling errors go missed many times.
But your attitude is right, if there's a problem just roll with It.
Ruth *******
@Chris ******
and an "N" looks a lot like an "H", especially when next to another "N". That's probably how the error happened in the first place. I'd make the effort to have it fixed but not say a word while going through immigration. If they say something, then let them know the attempt was made.Andy **********
I suppose it depends if the immigration officer notices, if they do, it's possible they could reject it, personally I would contact the embassy and make them aware there is an error, hopefully they would just alter it in there system, and send the pdf email out again for you to print, how long before you travel??
John ***********
OP@Andy *********
I’ll give it a try, travel next week, cheersRuth *******
@John **********
if nothing else, you'll have evidence that you tried to make the correction.Andy **********
@John **********
chok dee krap, (good luck) as they say in Thailand.Paul ********
They have your photo n passport details on line , And if bin to Thailand before your fingerprint?? Don't say a thing smile n polite your fine
John ***********
OP@Paul *******
Yeah mate, that's what I was thinking, cheers
Robin ********
If not same as on passport could have a problem . Surprised it came through .
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