Common Mistakes in applying for Thai e-Visas
Please exercise caution in completing their applications to avoid any possible mistakes, which could lead to cancellation or rejection of the applications. Application processing fee (visa fee) will NOT be refunded in either case.
DON'T(s)
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WHAT YOU SHOULD DO |
1. Full Name
- Don't misspell your own name
- Don't left out some parts of the full name
- Example: if your full name is Antonius Maria Josef van de Bangkok, please fill in the entire name:
- First name: Antonius
- Middle Name: Maria Josef
- Family Name: van de Bangkok
- Don't fill in an online application form with a different name from that on the passport
- Example: if your first name is Robert, you have to fill in Robert, NOT Rob or Bob. Please stick to the details in your passport that is used to apply for an e-Visa.
- Don't fill in with initial(s).
- Don't use "e/v ..." as your last name
- Don't use - or N/A or X or anything to indicate that you do not have that part of the name. Just leave that field blank.
- Example: if you do not have middle name, just leave the middle name field blank. But if it is a REQUIRED field, please put "-" (dash).
- Don't miss out space when there is space.
- Example: if your family name is Ter Boos, you should fill in Ter Boos (with space between Ter and Boos) NOT Terboos.
IMPORTANT
- Simple mistake(s) could lead to rejection of your application. Fee will NOT be refunded in any case.
- The Embassy CANNOT edit your personal details for you.
- With a wrong full name, even if the Embassy had granted you a visa, you would likely encounter difficulty at immigration checkpoint when you enter Thailand.
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- Fill in your full name as appears in your passport and check if it is correctly spelled.
- EXAMPLE:
First name: Willeke
Middle Name: Liselotte
Family Name: De Bruijn
Passport No.: SPECI2021
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2. Number or Alphabet ?? - in your passport number
- Don't mistake between
- 0 [zero] and O ["O"scar]
- 8 [eight] and B ["B"ravo]
- 5 [five] and S ["S"iera]
IMPORTANT
- Simple mistake(s) could lead to rejection of your application. Fee will NOT be refunded in any case.
- The Embassy CANNOT edit your personal details for you.
- With a wrong passport number in your visa, you may encounter complication at immigration checkpoint upon your arrival in Thailand and whenever you need to present your visa.
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- Please make sure you type in a correct passport number.
- 0 [zero] is a bit flatter at the top and bottom while aplphabet "O" [as in Oscar] is more curvy.
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3. Supporting documents
- Don't submit supporting documents for your own satisfaction BUT as requested or indicated in the application.
- Don't submit financial evidence showing unreasonable balance for a person to stay abroad. The recommended minimum amount (on the balance of the statement) should be around 1,000 EUR/30 days of stay in Thailand.
IMPORTANT
- Failure to submit all required documents could result in further delay or rejection of your application.
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- Before starting the application process, please equip yourself with information by reading/watching:
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4. Email
- Don't mistype your own email.
- Don't use an email that is full or practically unreachable.
IMPORTANT
- All automatic communications between the e-Visa system and you are done through the email you provided. This includes the delivery of your visa once approved.
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- Please check and make sure your email is correct.
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5. "Photograph *taken within the last six months"
- Don't use a cropped photo from your passport.
IMPORTANT
- If the photograph does not reflect your current appearance, you may be refused to enter Thailand.
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- Please submit proper passport photo (pasfoto) NOT a photo cropped from your passport.
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6. Nationality
- Don't be confused about your nationality especially when you hold more than one nationality.
Notes:
- Your nationality at birth can differ from your nationality as appears on your passport.
IMPORTANT
- Mistake will lead to rejection of your application. Fee will NOT be refunded in any case.
- The Embassy CANNOT edit your personal details for you.
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- Please refer to the data in the passport you use to apply for an e-Visa.
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