For those of you that use the Phuket Immigration Office in Phuket Town and specifically room 204 (upstairs) they are enforcing a strict dress code. Please dress politely. This also means no shorts for men too.

Can a man wear shorts in Thai temple or covering of knees applies to both men and women? Thanks!

I asked a question about the dress code for a visit to the immigration office. It was a simple and serious question. But was denied because “It’s not a visa advice question “ but on administrative posts when showing the required documentation to visit the office for a visa extension it specifically stated about a dress code. I don’t need to see my post in the main page but either it is a requirement or it isn’t. If it’s a suggestion then suggestest it

Thanks for all the info on this group, it has answered most of my questions about going for an extension of temporary stay. We are an Australian family and arrived in Phuket on a visa exemption.

In the info sheet provided in this group it states you can't wear shorts. My husband and 2 teenage boys have dress shorts and closed in shoes and appropriate shirts but no long pants to wear to the office. Do they need long pants?

If so, I'll book them in for a shopping trip. They won't be excited but I will be, ha ha ha! 😁

We will be going to one of the Phuket offices, looks like we should book the appointment online. I've found the site and link to "Queue Online" just haven't tried to do it yet. Do you recommend this and shall I make 4 appointments?

Thank you.

Hi all

Hope you are enjoying your weekend

Serious yet simple question to all you men living in Thailand

When was the last time you wore a tie whilst in Thailand?

I have 30+ ties, my wife says I’ll never wear them once we are in Thailand so might as well give them to charity here in the UK hence asking if you ever attend a more formal establishment where a nice shirt and tie is perhaps expected or at least appreciated

Thank you

Quick dress code question for going to Chiang Mai immigration. Is a short sleeve button down shirt with long pants and dress shoes ok to wear or do you need a long sleeve shirt as well? TIA

Just another reminder of something already talked about a lot..

Penang consulate official comments about how to dress..

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A mini advice from Penang.

If you are going to Consulate by yourself for your any kind of visa, a tiny bit of tip here.

Dress properly. Especially when you apply Non-O/B/ED visa.

For ladies, cover your skin as much as possible - shirt with sleeve, long sleeves if possible. Not too short hot-pants style for bottoms. Wear shoes, if not, proper sandals not beach sandals style flip flops.

For gents, ware shirt with sleeves, not tank top. With collar would be better. Long pants, and if half pants, try as long as possible. Wear shoes. If not, no beach sandals, maybe sports sandals at least.

Not backpacker-ish style for Non-immigrant visa.

These are advice from the agent in Penang, who is visiting consulate for customers' visa everyday.

Malaysia is one of Muslim country, though you don’t have to wear like them. But the agent said Muslim staffs wouldn’t appreciate too-much-skin-exposure dress. Thus appropriate dress would help especially when your application is not super-perfect. Even the papers are okay, if some officer sees you don’t dress appropriate, they might try to find the reason to reject your application.

This is what one of the agent said and he also said he saw many were rejected.

I’m not sure how much this would help. Or maybe not at all. But this is what I got in Penang for Thai visa.