SETV Hong Kong

[mrnike]

Hi guys, 

i'm about to travel out of thailand for about 2 weeks and end my trip in Hong Kong where i will request my SETV.

 

I already printed out the form. I have a couple of hesitations:

 

1) Occupation: i am not working but have other sources of income. What should put then ? Just leave blank or put for last job at home 5 yrs ago ?

2) Current address: should i put the address (condo) of where i have been leaving now for 2 months in Bangkok or should i put my address back home ? If i'm a tourist, am i not not supposed to leave in Thailand already ?

3) Local guarantor: should i put the address of my girlfriend or should i leave it blank ?

 

Thanks in advance.

[ubonjoe]

1. That should really say profession. For example engineer, manager, mechanic and etc.

2. Your address here is fine.

3. Leave blank.

[Nick ZepTepi]

I suggest
1. Your last job, or what your qualified to do. Better not to give them a hint your not working.
2. Put your address back home, again don't give reason to make them think your trying g too live in Thailand on a tourist visa
3. I've left it blank before, you'll see the form is also used for other visa types that need a guarantor.

All the best - please post a experience report, I'm planning on Hong Kong for my next one. Never been before and would like to visit for a few days.

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[mrnike]

all right, thanks guys. 1 and 3 is clear. But 2 ?

2 different opinions... I was tending to think like Nick ZepTepi (not giving them a hint i'm leaving here longer than a regular tourist), but on the other hand, they will see pretty quick on  my passp0rt the time i spent here...

So better not to lie ? 

[Matt199]

Personally, I think either the address will serve just fine. If you're hesitant to fill it in, then you can ask at the embassy while applying. It will take few seconds to fill.

[BritTim]

They really do not bother even looking at the address, except to make sure you have filled one in. This is not something you need to get stressed about.

[mrnike]

Everything went flawless.

Went there on thursday at around 9.30 to submit my application, only my passport copies and the HK entry stamp got collected + the form and a picture + 300HK $. Waited about 5 minutes. Came back the next day in the morning, waited 2 minutes and got my visa.

 

HKG is fine but REALLY expensive.

[midas]

30 minutes ago, mrnike said:

Everything went flawless.

Went there on thursday at around 9.30 to submit my application, only my passport copies and the HK entry stamp got collected + the form and a picture + 300HK $. Waited about 5 minutes. Came back the next day in the morning, waited 2 minutes and got my visa.

 

HKG is fine but REALLY expensive.

I wonder how it compares to Tokyo this regard?

[ubonjoe]

12 hours ago, midas said:

I wonder how it compares to Tokyo this regard?

If you mean getting the visa you would not be able to get visa there unless you are a resident or a citizen of Japan.

[midas]

12 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

If you mean getting the visa you would not be able to get visa there unless you are a resident or a citizen of Japan.

How about Seoul South Korea? Although currently probably not high on people's lists for visits

[BritTim]

12 hours ago, midas said:

12 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

If you mean getting the visa you would not be able to get visa there unless you are a resident or a citizen of Japan.

How about Seoul South Korea? Although currently probably not high on people's lists for visits

I have read reports that Seoul will not give you a Thai tourist visa if you have just arrived from Thailand. It is a pity because, in the past, I did consider it for visa runs. Flight costs are not too bad, and an expensive hotel for a couple of nights is not the end of the world.