Double Entry Tourist Visas Now Free In Usa

[DPGumbypgh]

I just received from the Thai embassy in Washington DC a double entry tourist visa. They returned my application fee of $70 with a note that said all foreign nationals will be exempted from tourist fee from 5 March to 4 June 2009. I knew that single entry tourist visas were free but I had not heard that double entry were also free.

[Maestro]

The reaction by Thai consulates to the order by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to issue tourist visas free of charge until 4 June 2009 was mixed. Some consulates issue only single-entry tourist visas and refuse double-entry tourist visas even when payment is offered, some others, eg Vientiane, give also the double-entry visa free of charge. Now, Washington DC can be added to this list.

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Maestro

[PhilHarries]

And Seoul can be taken off the list. I just applied for a multiple entry TV and was told they are only issuing singles. Bit of a nuisance but I'll just have to do my first upcoming entry on a 30 exempt stamp and invoke the visa when I get back from my Viet Nam trip. I suppose you can't complain about a freebie but it would be a pain in the proverbial to take time out just to get another visa.

[JimGant]

I just received from the Thai embassy in Washington DC a double entry tourist visa.

Were you required to show the following, per their website? Thanx.

- A copy of round-trip ticket or itinerary paid in full

- A copy of recent bank statement or evidence of adequate finance

($500 per person and $1,000 per family)

[DPGumbypgh]

I just received from the Thai embassy in Washington DC a double entry tourist visa.

Were you required to show the following, per their website? Thanx.

- A copy of round-trip ticket or itinerary paid in full

- A copy of recent bank statement or evidence of adequate finance

($500 per person and $1,000 per family)

I applied my mail and included copies of all the documents mentioned. Had no problems even though my airline ticket was showing my return trip was 148 days after arrival. I also stated on application form that i was going to stay for 148 days.

I know i have to extend after 60 days or extend to 90 days and then leave the country.