@James *******

very familiar with the process..

@James *******

since COVID and the new e-visa system an application for multi entry is very complicated and frustrating depending on which embassy one has to use..what used to be a simple task is now complicated by numerous requests for more info, including bank statements, iteneries, etc..Ottawa, Canada is a long process in this example..a long string of successful awards is more a liability than an asset..in my case, will try the single entry to see how it works and exit and either apply from neighboring country or enter as visa exempt and possible extension.

proportional to the degree of proselytization, I would think. What flavour is the "religious nature?"

suggest trying to confirm PP #..visa copy should be easy to d/l from original application..and actually have both your visa # and pp#..and effective dates. Also bring any communication docs you may have had with your embassy..

try larger exchange offices, which have scanners in addition to "counters"..I was refused an exchange last year (yankee $20) from the very exchange that gave it to me only a week before..crossed the street to a larger exchange and presto!

given the recent inflated prices on domestic travel to Phuket , and if you have not already purchased your Thailand arrival ticket..fly into Phuket directly if you can (given you have but 6 days) . My choice would be one or the other entirely different experiences..

@Brandon ***********

good to hear...and am in the process of planning for next year..seeing first if I can use Vancouver office..(process may be routed through provinces..can't remember)

@Brandon ***********

depends on Embassy perhaps..but Canadian Ottawa Embassy will most certainly refuse ME visa if, in submission of further details requested, you make mention of already being "in country"..visa will be refused. 2 years back received visa by email after arriving through visa exempt, then exited and initiated actual visa..this year when disclosed already "in Country"...visa (then well over 2 months post application) was swiftly denied. ( I realise you are aware of associated problems with that source, but officially received notice for that very reason. ) . All records from both years kept, btw. Folks have to be aware that one's history in not necessarily an advantage , quite possibly the opposite though never stated..in attempts to be as rigorous and forthright with documentation it (seems) since the evisa system was adopted the "tourist" status has changed in their judgement , at least. Prior to that, one simply mailed in passport, payment and things were quite efficient . Has to be a policy change that is very difficult to sort..and I refuse to speculate.

@Dennis **********

ottawa consulate, I'm thinking!!

first point..was denied this year for MULTI for that very reason

second ..good to know..I did not recall auto referral re location in Canada. Had always used Ottawa.