Tourist Visa In Nz

[Robby nz]

Hi All

Just got back to TL after 8 months in NZ, previously I was here for 4 years on a non o retirement but only wanted a tourist visa this time as I will do some more time out of the country next year.

Went to the Thai embassy in Wgtn and was refused a tourist visa without a return ticket. Ended up having to buy a ticket to KL (cheapest I could get) before they would give me a visa.

Just posted this to let anyone know who might be considering a tourist visa from NZ

[thaiphoon]

The requirements for visa issue can vary at different embassies/consulates. The embassy website for Wellington does say that a valid air ticket or confirmed itinerary is required for issue of tourist visa, so should not really have come as a surprise.

http://www.thaiembassynz.org.nz/Visa/tourist_visa.htm

[noahvail]

I found the Thai embassy in Wellington to be less than helpful. When I was applying, I called the embassy three times to ask a question. Each time I was told, "In the website." And I would say, no, it's not there, or if I missed it, would you please direct me to where in the site? "In the website." After three I gave up and came here on a VOA. Got things straightened out after I arrived.

[grasshopper009]

I have had no trouble using their office in Auckland City but only if you live in the north!

[thaiphoon]

Believe Auckland is an honorary consulate. Honorary consulates do not receive any funding from the MFA - their income is derived solely from issue of visas and tend therefore to be more helpful and accommodating.