Answered2 months ago
Will an electric bill work as proof of current location for a Thailand tourist visa application?
On Thailand tourist visa 60 day single entry, it asks for...... Document indicating current location (e.g., valid visa, receipt(s)/proof(s) of payment of airline tickets or accommodation, etc.) Will a electric bill work?
1. Biodata page of Passport or Travel Document*
Document-1.jpg (DONE)
2. Photograph taken within the last six months.*
Document-10.jpg (DONE)
3. Document indicating current location (e.g., valid visa, receipt(s)/proof(s) of payment of airline tickets or accommodation, etc.)* (ADDED ELECTRIC BILL)
Document-1531.pdf
4. Travel booking confirmation*
Document-1533.pdf ( EMIRATES FLIGHT TICKET)
5. Proof of accommodation in Thailand (e.g., accommodation bookings, invitation letters from family/friends in Thailand)*
Document-1534.pdf (AGODA VOUCHER ADDED)
1. 6. Financial evidence: an amount of no less than 20,000 THB (e.g., bank statements for the last three months, sponsorship letter) *(LAST STATEMENT TO BE ADDED.
1. Biodata page of Passport or Travel Document*
Document-1.jpg (DONE)
2. Photograph taken within the last six months.*
Document-10.jpg (DONE)
3. Document indicating current location (e.g., valid visa, receipt(s)/proof(s) of payment of airline tickets or accommodation, etc.)* (ADDED ELECTRIC BILL)
Document-1531.pdf
4. Travel booking confirmation*
Document-1533.pdf ( EMIRATES FLIGHT TICKET)
5. Proof of accommodation in Thailand (e.g., accommodation bookings, invitation letters from family/friends in Thailand)*
Document-1534.pdf (AGODA VOUCHER ADDED)
1. 6. Financial evidence: an amount of no less than 20,000 THB (e.g., bank statements for the last three months, sponsorship letter) *(LAST STATEMENT TO BE ADDED.
Answer summary
The discussion revolves around the proof of current location required for a Thailand tourist visa application. Users share their experiences regarding acceptable documents, confirming that utility bills, such as an electric bill, are valid as proof of residence. Several commenters suggest using various types of utility bills or bank statements, while others discuss challenges with photo submissions and booking accommodations. Overall, participants highlight the importance of having valid proof of residence and making proper travel arrangements.
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George **************
Philipines 36 months on tourist visa without having to leave the country
George **************
Try Vietnam 3 month multi entry visa for $50
No questions asked!
No questions asked!
George **************
Seriously WTF ?
Phil ******
Yes if its addressed to you Derek Malone
Tarvo *********
I just went through this too. Had issues with my:
Picture..first time said “not self take” then rejected official picture from passport photo store, then rejected a few more times until I took another selfie and used AI to remove any background and crop so face was 75% of pic.
Location..found out they wanted that to determine I was in the area they served ( Seattle is in LA consulate region)
Booking.. They did mot like email from hotel and wanted something more formal…I.e. official reservation.
Once I finally sorted this, mine was approved the next day.
Picture..first time said “not self take” then rejected official picture from passport photo store, then rejected a few more times until I took another selfie and used AI to remove any background and crop so face was 75% of pic.
Location..found out they wanted that to determine I was in the area they served ( Seattle is in LA consulate region)
Booking.. They did mot like email from hotel and wanted something more formal…I.e. official reservation.
Once I finally sorted this, mine was approved the next day.
Paul *********
Tarvo Keskula definitely not user friendly. When I applied for a USA ESTA I was completed in minutes.
Carol ********
Tarvo Keskula im applying gor 60 day visa i. Approx a month or so, ive decided against a single 90, I dont think I want the hassle of that, can i upload a screen shot of my photo?
Tarvo *********
The AI they use seems to recognize that. You can try since all that happens is they email reject and ask you to go to the site and upload another. I took a selfie and then AI and photoshopped to correct.
Derek ********
OPTarvo Keskula They must be making a fortune off the 60 day visas now as gone to 30 days .
Umer **************
Derek Malone will be great if you can update once successful so we can see timescales of how long it takes to process
Derek ********
OPUmer Sonu Khalid will do
Phil ******
I don't have printed bank statements.
Ci *****
Are you in your own country?
Derek ********
OPCi Rob yes
Ci *****
Derek Malone anything with your name the date and address.
You can upload pdf so combine multiple documents in it.
You can upload pdf so combine multiple documents in it.
Ian ********
Quick one on the proof of accomodation. If you are planning on travelling around and don't have any accommodation booked other than say your first week arrival in BKK, will they reject it? Also will you be to have an outward flight showing, to say for example a neighbouring country?
Derek ********
OPIan Mellen no once you have,a booking for minimum 3 days get voucher off agoda that say pay at hotel and can cancel
Ian ********
Derek Malone thanks! Could i theoretically do the same, get a hotel from booking.com, that comes with free cancellation, book it and then cancel after downloading the invoice?
Ian ********
Derek Malone this is what I'm doing, I'm from the UK though. I'll book a minimum of a week in BKK and cancel when i get the visa. With your outbound travel, did you have that pre booked or did you submit a onward journey in the form of a bus/train journey / cheap flight, as I'm unsure where my next country will be as of right now and don't want to drop money or lock my self into another flight somewhere.
Derek ********
OPIan Mellen only cancel when you receive Visa,I booked using a Wise card or revolut no payment needed as ill look properly when i see the visa.I want 60 plus 30 days in thailand
Wim ********
Telephone bill or internet bill will also work
Wim ********
Yes, electric Bill will work
Kenneth *******
Passport
Air ticket
Bank statement ( shows address )
Address where accommodation is
I give copy off travel insurance as well.
Answers back within 30 minutes off application number .
Application approved in 5 days
Air ticket
Bank statement ( shows address )
Address where accommodation is
I give copy off travel insurance as well.
Answers back within 30 minutes off application number .
Application approved in 5 days
Ant ***********
Driver’s license
Lynnette *******
We get asked this in UK for all sorts of things. Proof of where you live is standard request. We use bills, council tax etc, bank statements etc.
Russ **********
Lynnette Munoz .. just had a humourless thought flash by... - many UKanians are now kicking themselves they could have instead used their draconian TV licence as a proof!
Graham ******
Lynnette Munoz I always use my Council Tax for the current year
Lynnette *******
Graham Seal I don't pay council tax but have other documents. Most people have something and don't understand why they struggle to figure out how they prove what country they are in.
Gary *******
Derek malone how did you do your passport onto Jpg I only got a iPhone can get be done on that to apply for a tourist E visa or must it be done on a computer
John *********
@Gary ******
If you want to pay- a photo shop will take a picture and email it to you in jpg formGary *******
John Doughty thanks maybe then do my passport as well
John *********
@Gary ******
they scanned mine there as wellDerek ********
OP@Gary ******
i used iphone for passport photo it was perfect. Then I pay for photo fixing for photo taken last 6 months as it kept declining it .im waiting on bank statement to be added,I order on PDF from bank. The passport photo i took with iphone against a white wall then uploaded to passport online photos they fix it up then add to evisa application it accepted itJohn *********
Derek Malone Do you mean the photo taken in the last 6 months was declined when you tried to enter it to the application form ?
Gary *******
Derek Malone thank I not going to do my E visa till around 9 September as I not going to Thailand till 3 December
Carol ********
@Gary ******
same day we fly from Edinburgh, enjoy !Gary *******
Derek Malone thanks
Derek ********
OP@Gary ******
once it not more then 90 days away till travel it ok.i travel December 1st so I start now.You can start now and it saves information then submit when less then 90 days away
Tom ***********
In the past I have used an Australian Drivers Licence with a Residential address; Qld & NT.
IndigoSala**********
Any utility bill should be fine if its recent
Carol ********
IndigoSalamander8655 most of that is emailed + online, im trying to workout how to get a copy with address on, ive whatsapped them to send me one but unsure if they will
Derek ********
OPCarol Samuel utility companies banks will send email with PDF statement use that,Banks will be in statements online download then attach to evisa application
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