Southeast Asian Thai consulates shift to e-visa-only system

Southeast Asian Thai consulates shift to e-visa-only system

Thai consulates across Southeast Asia are shifting to an e-visa-only system starting next week, with consulates in Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia closing their doors to in-person applications. Consulates in Laos and Myanmar will still accept walk-ins but with online appointment requirements. Indonesia, Taiwan, and the Philippines will maintain regular operations. Applicants must be physically present in the country of their chosen consulate to apply. Meanwhile, Thailand has introduced the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), offering up to five-year stays for digital nomads, cultural activities, and families.