Thailand to expand online visa application to more nationalities as tourism returns

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By Peter Roche

The Thai government says it’s working on extending the e-visa service to more nationalities, as tourists return in increasing numbers. A spokeswoman for the Foreign Ministry says the application system is being refined to allow people from all countries to apply online.

 

Trisulee Trisaranakul says Thailand will treat tourists from all countries equally and the service is being expanded following the re-opening of China’s borders and the long-awaited return of Chinese tourists.

 

According to a Nation Thailand report, the government expects an increase in Chinese visitors from February 6, when Beijing will allow tour groups to travel to 20 countries, including Thailand.

 

The online visa application system means foreign tourists can submit their application and passport photocopies online without having to visit their local Thai embassy or consulate. Once approved, applicants receive an electronic visa stamp, which they print out and show to check-in staff and immigration officials on arrival in the kingdom.

 

Foreign tourists can avail of both e-visas and visas on arrival. The latter is run by the Immigration Bureau, while the Foreign Ministry runs the e-visa service. Anyone wishing to apply for a visa online can do so on the ministry’s e-visa website.

 

Source: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/national-news/thailand-to-expand-online-visa-application-to-more-nationalities-as-tourism-returns/

 

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[ukrules]

This is not the streamlined process it's supposed to be.

[bangon04]

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A spokeswoman for the Foreign Ministry says the application system is being refined to allow people from all countries to apply online.

 

Trisulee Trisaranakul says Thailand will treat tourists from all countries equally "

 

LOL wait for it - no more visa exempt if they can find a way to make it more complicated and charge a fee........

[JayClay]

If you're from a country that has the evisa system, can you still apply for a visa the normal way in a consulate town abroad, or are you obliged to do an evisa?

[ubonjoe]

47 minutes ago, JayClay said:

If you're from a country that has the evisa system, can you still apply for a visa the normal way in a consulate town abroad, or are you obliged to do an evisa?

You can apply at any embassy or consulate that accept applications from those that are not citizens or residents of the country where they are located.

[Stargeezr]

I just hope that Canadians can get a 90 day visa for a longer

visit, without having to get a 60 day visa then pay more fore an extension.

  Thailand has a lot to do to move into the 21 century. IMO

[puchooay]

1 hour ago, Stargeezr said:

I just hope that Canadians can get a 90 day visa for a longer

visit, without having to get a 60 day visa then pay more fore an extension.

  Thailand has a lot to do to move into the 21 century. IMO

Unless you qualify for a Non O, you will have to settle for 60 day tourist visa. Just like everyone else.

Edited January 24, 2023 by puchooay

[freedomnow]

Enjoy METV visa application 'rest of world'....

[BLACKJACK2]

On 1/23/2023 at 7:39 AM, ukrules said:

This is not the streamlined process it's supposed to be.

The criteria for the visas are more complicated but the system works OK, applied Friday, confirmation Monday. Don't like how you just get a piece of paper now instead of an actual visa in your passport.