New Thai E-visa rollout?

[raptorea]

Visa and Certificate of Entry for Non-Thai nationals who are a spouse, parents, or children of a Thai nationals

Visa and Certificate of Entry for Non-Thai nationals who are a spouse, parents, or children of a Thai nationals
( If you already have a valid visa/re-entry permit, please request the Certificate of Entry – COE at https://coethailand.mfa.go.th/ )

1. If the applicant does not have a valid visa or re-entry permit, the applicant must request a visa, at least 15 working days before the intended date of travel, by filling in the information and upload all required documents online at https://www.thaievisa.go.th/ (Please note that the visa application fee is non-refundable)

For instructions, please check https://www.thaievisa.go.th/static/English-Manual.pdf

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2. After successfully apply with the Thai E-visa system, please download the “Appointment receipt” (Click here to see How to download Barcode from Evisa) from the system and then mail the Appointment receipt along with the following original documents directly to the Embassy / Consulates-General to request the issuance of an appropriate Visa. 

2.1 Passport

2.2 Two passport-size photographs (2″x 2″)

2.3 Visa application form (Download) (if the applicant does not have a valid visa to enter Thailand)

2.4 Proof of flight confirmation/reservation, indicating the trip from US to Thailand

2.5 Medical insurance guaranteeing that the insurance company will cover a minimum of 100,000 USD (or equivalent in other currencies) of medical costs incurred by the applicant in Thailand, including medical costs in the event that the applicant contracts COVID-19 (The insurance must cover the entire duration of stay in Thailand).

2.6 A confirmed reservation  of Alternative State Quarantine (ASQ) (Please check the list of the alternative state quarantine hotels at www.hsscovid.com or www.thaiembdc.org/asq)

2.7 Copy of spouse’s / parent’s Thai passport or Thai Identification card.

2.8 Proof of relationship with Thai nationals, such as a copy of a marriage certificate or Birth certificate.

For minor under 20 years old, please provide all of the following documents
– Copy of a birth certificate
– Copy of marriage certificate, In case of sole custody notarized copy of the court order, must be provided.
– Copy of passports or ID of mother and father/ legal guardian
– Original letter of notarized consent for the minor to travel abroad from mother and father/ legal guardian
***All supporting materials that are not in English must be accompanied by certified English translations and certified by an embassy only ***

2.9 Self-addressed return envelope and visa fee if the applicant does not have a valid visa. (Please note your own tracking number in order to track your package once the visa is being mailed back)

 

 

 

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I  thought the e-visa process was to get a sticker and give to immigration upon arrival, However after reading it appears you still need to mail your passport and supporting docs to your local USA Thai embassy consulate?  What is the purpose of the E-visa process for?

[ubonjoe]

The may not of updated the instruction manual yet.

The site has been changed,

It now shows this on the main page.

 

Edit: The manual now shows the above on it.

https://www.thaievisa.go.th/static/English-Manual.pdf

Edited September 26, 2021 by ubonjoe

[raptorea]

Just now, ubonjoe said:

The may not of updated the instruction manual yet.

The site has been changed,

It now shows this on the main page.

Am I reading correct that in order for you to get your visa you have to provide proof of air travel? However after getting your visa and applying for your COE that it states that you should buy your air ticket after your COE has been pre- approved?? Thank you

[ubonjoe]

6 minutes ago, raptorea said:

Am I reading correct that in order for you to get your visa you have to provide proof of air travel? However after getting your visa and applying for your COE that it states that you should buy your air ticket after your COE has been pre- approved?? Thank you

See my edited post.

You need the visa uploaded to get final approval of the COE.

You get the pre approval before you apply for the visa.