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What are the current updates on visa requirements for same-sex couples marrying Thai nationals?
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a year ago

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Why was my visa application rejected due to discrepancies in my name on the passport?
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It sounds like he has a middle name but that the middle name is not included on his passport. However, he included it on the application.
3 months ago
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Can I apply for my visa while staying in Hoi An instead of Hanoi or HCMC?
John *******
If you are staying in Hoi An, you apply via HCMC, not Hanoi
3 months ago
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Why should I avoid applying for a DTV visa in China?
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@Andi **********
 Can non residents apply via this consulate?
3 months ago
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Should I apply for a Thai visa as a remote worker or self-employed despite previous rejections?
John *******
If you have already been rejected twice, you probably need to understand why before you try a third time.
3 months ago
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Is it smoother to enter Thailand on a workation DTV through BKK or CNX?
John *******
Just bring digital copies of your application for backup
3 months ago
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What are the current bank statement proof requirements for the DTV Visa from the Belgian Embassy in Thailand?
John *******
Suggest following whatever they say on their website.
3 months ago
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What should I do if my visa application was rejected due to a minor typo in my name?
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@Ivan ***********
 Kind of hard to tell without seeing what they shared with him. In the many other examples of people’s applications being canceled, they often just say because of a mismatch, so did they really mention the “-“or was that the poster’s assumption. He also says some very vague statements about it not being the same as that on his passport.
3 months ago
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What should I do if my visa application was rejected due to a minor typo in my name?
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@Mike ******
 He might get his money back via chargeback, but that potentially could leave a red mark on permanent record, potentially never getting another Thai visa. I would be very careful before asking for a charge back when it relates to a government,
3 months ago
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Will a Grab ride receipt without my surname suffice for embassy requirements?
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Can you go buy something with your credit card? Your account number will partly show up. You can then show your statement with that account number and your name
3 months ago
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What should I do if my visa application was rejected due to a minor typo in my name?
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15 days ago
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105 comments
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2 months ago
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113 comments
3 months ago
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70 comments
3 months ago
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57 comments
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4 months ago
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43 comments
5 months ago
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18 comments
5 months ago
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8 comments
6 months ago
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91 comments
6 months ago
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153 comments
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40 comments
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50 comments
7 months ago
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96 comments
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180 comments
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198 comments
7 months ago
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408 comments
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57 comments
7 months ago
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136 comments
8 months ago
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63 comments
8 months ago
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306 comments
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85 comments
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51 comments
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178 comments
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74 comments
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133 comments
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53 comments
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85 comments
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66 comments
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44 comments
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48 comments
10 months ago
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137 comments
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428 comments
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197 comments
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95 comments
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125 comments
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