Best consulate in the area to apply for a thai tourist Visa (Chinese citizen)

[3421abc]

I am trying to help a good friend of mine. He went to Phnom Phen to apply for a single entry tourist Visa and they asked him for proof he was a resident in Cambodia. Apparently at least for Chinese one cannot apply for tourist visas in Phnom Phen unless you are a resident in Cambodia. Can anyone tell me if it is the same for the other consulates in the region?

[BritTim]

It is my understanding that China is one of the countries where application for Thai visas can only be made in their home country (or country of residence). Even in Hong Kong, a copy of a Hong Kong/Macau resident ID card is a requirement.

 

The best that can be achieved without a trip to home country is to arrive in Thailand without a visa, and apply for a (15 day) visa on arrival. I am assuming this would be of no use to your friend.

[post]

6 hours ago, BritTim said:

..... apply for a (15 day) visa on arrival. .....

Can it be extended at a local immigration office?

[ubonjoe]

16 minutes ago, post said:

Can it be extended at a local immigration office?

There is no extension of it. An extension can be applied for, the fee of 1900 baht paid and then 7 days to leave the country will be granted after the application is denied.

[3421abc]

Ah ok. Thank you!