Cirencester Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Apparently cheques are no good. Has to be a Postal Order for £50 if applying by Post. All I had was the Visa Application form rather than the notes that go with it. Should I have have included Eticket plus Hotel Reservations as well ?? I didn't but am now wondering if that should have been included as well ?? I'm running out of time now as well unfortunately as it took 3 weeks for them to return documents in the first place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paz Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Had you bothered to read their website it would have become "apparent" before the fact.Visa and postage fee must be paid by Postal Order made payable to: THE ROYAL THAI EMBASSY. please kindly write down the applicant 's name and passport number at the back of the postal orderCHEQUES ARE NOT ACCEPTED. http://www.thaiembassyuk.org.uk/?q=node/401 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cirencester Posted October 30, 2014 Author Share Posted October 30, 2014 Had you bothered to read their website it would have become "apparent" before the fact. Visa and postage fee must be paid by Postal Order made payable to: THE ROYAL THAI EMBASSY. please kindly write down the applicant 's name and passport number at the back of the postal order CHEQUES ARE NOT ACCEPTED. http://www.thaiembassyuk.org.uk/?q=node/401 Unfortunately I had contacted Thai Consulate Cardiff prior to applying who informed Postal Apps could only go via London now but to download the application from their website. I acknowledge my fault however cant help thinking that probably the most important piece of information ie no cheques could be on the relevant application form. I may have to abort trip because impossible to get there next week (London) during opening hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cirencester Posted October 30, 2014 Author Share Posted October 30, 2014 More to the point why can't Debit Cards and cheques be accepted anyway ?? Who on earth uses Postal Orders these days (they do obviously !) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paz Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I may have to abort trip because impossible to get there next week (London) during opening hours. You can arrive visa exempt (see link below) and then extend for 30 days more for Bt. 1,900. Or subsequently go get a visa in a nearby country. http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/754481-boarding-to-thailand-without-return-ticket/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFC Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I may have to abort trip because impossible to get there next week (London) during opening hours. You can arrive visa exempt (see link below) and then extend for 30 days more for Bt. 1,900. Or subsequently go get a visa in a nearby country. http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/754481-boarding-to-thailand-without-return-ticket/A Are you sure you can get a 30 day extension on a visa exempt. I thought you had to have a visa to get a 30 day extension Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Are you sure you can get a 30 day extension on a visa exempt. I thought you had to have a visa to get a 30 day extension Since the 29th of August when the new rules went into effect it has been possible to get a 30 day extension of a visa exempt entry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cirencester Posted October 31, 2014 Author Share Posted October 31, 2014 Are you sure you can get a 30 day extension on a visa exempt. I thought you had to have a visa to get a 30 day extension Since the 29th of August when the new rules went into effect it has been possible to get a 30 day extension of a visa exempt entry. No I will need Visa. Ticket is for 56 days but wont get past check in without a visa in advance. Am travelling to get it personally now from Hull hopefully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paz Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 No I will need Visa. Ticket is for 56 days but wont get past check in without a visa in advance. Am travelling to get it personally now from Hull hopefully Check the link I've posted above about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cirencester Posted October 31, 2014 Author Share Posted October 31, 2014 No I will need Visa. Ticket is for 56 days but wont get past check in without a visa in advance. Am travelling to get it personally now from Hull hopefully Check the link I've posted above about that. Read it but unfortunately check in agents for the Airlines haven't and wont accept it period Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paz Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Read it but unfortunately check in agents for the Airlines haven't and wont accept it period Not "period". For example one can have a fully paid ticket than then is refunded, or a train ticket out. That is accept by airlines because it is their own official regulations. The approaches are used by thousand of people, whatever you may think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAZ3 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 (edited) I worked for an Airline and traveled on a Tourist visa,with a normal fare ticket.The ticket is valid for 3 months. Because the Tourist visa is only valid for 60 days,I could have taken a chance and booked a 90 day ticket. But if the check-in staff see you only have a 60 day visa, but a 90 ticket,you could be screwed. Airlines do not want to be fined for any irregularities, because of any Visa or ticket problems from the destination Country. And most tickets cannot be changed at the the departure airport. Its best practice to have a visa the same or longer than your ticket/booking. I extended my tourist visa and moved my return flight after my arrival here. You may be Ok taking a chance,but up to you. Regards Edited October 31, 2014 by MAZ3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paz Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 (edited) I worked for an Airline and traveled on a Tourist visa,with normal fare ticket.The ticket is valid for 3 months. The ticket is valid for 3 months. Because the Tourist visa is only valid for 60 days,I could have taken a chance and booked a 90 ticket. But if the check-in staff see you only have 60 visa, but a 90 ticket,you're screwed. And most tickets cannot be changed at the the departure airport. Its best practice to have a visa the same or longer than your ticket/booking. I extended my tourist visa and moved my return flight after my arrival here. You may be Ok taking a chance,but up to you. Regards There is no requirement about onward travel when having a visa. http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?app=core&module=attach§ion=attach&attach_id=280649 Edited October 31, 2014 by paz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAZ3 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I worked for an Airline and traveled on a Tourist visa,with normal fare ticket.The ticket is valid for 3 months. The ticket is valid for 3 months. Because the Tourist visa is only valid for 60 days,I could have taken a chance and booked a 90 ticket. But if the check-in staff see you only have 60 visa, but a 90 ticket,you're screwed. And most tickets cannot be changed at the the departure airport. Its best practice to have a visa the same or longer than your ticket/booking. I extended my tourist visa and moved my return flight after my arrival here. You may be Ok taking a chance,but up to you. RegardsThere is no requirement about onward travel when having a visa.http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?app=core&module=attach§ion=attach&attach_id=280649 Sorry that link only takes me to browse,but my point and the Airline view can be. No valid visa,NO travel. They don't want to be fined $2,000 for an invalid entry into the destination. I could have saved £50 on the fare,but its not worth taking a chance. And we used to check-in,both TG and EVA. And I'm not taking about any onward travel,just LHR-BKK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paz Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 (edited) Sorry that link only takes me to browse,but my point and the Airline view can be. No valid visa,NO travel. The link is working fine. I think you did not understood the regulations, so here they are again in summary valid visa == no proof of onward travel is required. no visa == proof of onward travel is required. That is because Thailand allows tourists from many countries to enter visa exempt. Edited October 31, 2014 by paz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 You can check here and find info from the IATA database that airlines can access and you will see that a return or onward ticket is not required if you have a visa. http://www.staralliance.com/en/services/visa-and-health/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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