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What are the requirements and challenges of applying for a Tourist Visa (TR) while transitioning from a marriage visa in Thailand?

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Feb 13, 2025

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First TR after a marriage visa. Just some advice for anyone going abroad and applying on the evisa site for TR, you may need plenty of time, an open return and wd advise to bring a laptop with you as they may ask for a ton of extra info. Obviously everyone's circumstances are different. Was asked for various extra things to be sent, in my case house registration, every single page of my passport, my outbound leaving Thailand eticket. Has to be eticket not an agent itinerary. 

Still awaiting visa atm. Three days before flight.

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The post discusses the complexities and challenges encountered when applying for a Thailand Tourist Visa (TR) after holding a marriage visa. The author shares their experience applying through the official e-visa site, mentioning the need for ample time, an open return flight, and additional documentation such as house registration, a complete passport copy, and an e-ticket for departure. Various comments provide further insights into visa application procedures, including the difference between applying from abroad versus the home country, the necessity of open return tickets, and potential complications if transitioning from a long-term visa to a shorter one. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding the specific requirements set by different embassies and the need for applicants to provide detailed travel history and documentation when applying for visas.

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Bob **********

What’s a TR??

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Nongnuch ********

he meant the SETV

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Roberto *********

How would a Tourist Visa application require a house registration? Are you sure you're applying for the right visa?

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@Roberto ********

yes because I was honest about my reason for visit, to see family .

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Roberto *********

Why are you applying for a Tourist Visa if visiting family? Apologies for my confusion but it doesn't seem to add up

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actually, there are 2 types of single entry tourist visa you can apply for. There is one with reason "leisure", and there is another one with reason "visit family". If

had applied for the "leisure" type, it would be much more convenient and easier because no house registration or rental contract required, no proof of relationship etc . . . . here's Tourist Visa "family visit"

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@Roberto ********

I've just split with wife and visa ran out. I'm applying for TR before I go back to UK for two months in April. Then will apply for a parent visa in UK.

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Roberto *********

Ok. Now that makes more sense. I think you'd be better off coming in visa exempt and having an outward bound ticket just in case it's asked for

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Greg ***********

@Roberto ********

and here is TV "leisure"

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Colin *********

Just remember that they ask for photos in j pac mode from UK embassy e-visa

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Andy ************

Just enter without a visa. Why go through all the hassle and spend money for an identical entry?

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@Andy ***********

just wanted the peace of mind of a visa before flying back.

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Graham ******

for peace of mind you should have used an agent to border bounce

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Andy ************

Makes no difference. TR and visa-exempt are treated the same

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he mentioned he just has finished a longstay on an expired "long term visa" which I think was a Non-Imm-ED. He runs a very high risk that he will be refused entry if he tries to enter visa-exempt so shortly after this. It would not be a problem at a land border, as one can just turn around, but a big problem if he gets stuck inside an airport

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@Nongnuch *******

I didn't see any reference to an ED visa in the original post

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@Andy ***********

not clever from him to apply for the "60 days Tourist Visa Family Visit" as it requires much more documentation, than the "60 days Tourist Visa Leisure" . . .if he had inquired a few days ago I would have been able to point him to the easier visaclass

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@Nongnuch *******

agree

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@Andy ***********

I missed this info . .

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Lisa ********************

Did you use the official evisa website ?

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@Lisa *******************

yes. First time using it. It's fairly clear but wd still recommend a laptop. Esp if having to download every passport page. This is an extra requirement that may or may not be asked for.

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Tony **********

If you are going from a long term visa to a short term visa then you are probably suspect and they'll want more details. Not knowing your home country and your Thailand travel history makes it hard to offer any further advice.

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@Tony *********

thanks Tony that's a respectful answer. I'm from UK and currently in Penang. This is first TR after a marriage visa that unfortunately I cannot extend. The initial apply does not require every page of passport. I've given the reason for visiting family. The initial application doesn't require all pages of passport or onward flight like the guy above says. But my advice still stands as a 'just in case they ask you will need to take this into account' post. Thanks for your reply

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Nongnuch ********

ah, 😰 Penang consulate. . . . . 😕 You picked one of the most complicated Thai consulates of the whole of South East Asia (for which you would have found info had you followed discussions in FB groups by putting "penang consulate" into the search mask) . . . . . . so your rant is useless - they can ask for proof of this and for documents for that, they are free to ask for even more proofs and documents than those mentioned in the e-visa system. You said you had a long term stay permit before, which I suspect was a stay on a Non-Imm-ED visa - a well known visaclass to cause trouble to applicants after it expired. . . because the consulates and embassies will assume that you used this visa for a longstay in Thailand and actually didn't attend school 😢. . . which one might see as being a bit unfair of a treatment, mostly if one has definitely attended all classes. Well, it is what it is, and I wish you Good Luck in getting a TR visa issued

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@Nongnuch *******

it's not really a rant and good to know, thanks 🙏

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Tony **********

Why not just exit and renter in a 60 day visa exemption that can be extended for another 30 days?

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@Tony *********

he mentioned he just has finished a longstay on an expired "long term visa" which I think was a Non-Imm-ED. He runs a very high risk that he will be refused entry if he tries to enter visa-exempt so shortly after this. It would not be a problem at a land border, as one can just turn around, but a big problem if he gets stuck inside an airport

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@Nongnuch *******

I think it was a marriage visa and there's plenty of rain to justify a short stay to "clean up affairs" after a marriage. Just need to be honest and open.

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Tony BirnsethI may have to. Today they asked for eticket rather than confirmed booking from agent. Hopefully that's it. Watching my email like a hawk and will visit the consulate tomorrow morning if any further issue and request an interview. I do apologize if my post was not to everyone's liking 😆

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Brandon ************

You cannot visit the consulate. They do not allow people inside of them anymore unless they are called for an interview or one of the few that require in-person payment. Other than that foreigners are no longer allowed on the property of Thai embassies and consulates as all business is done online.

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Nongnuch ********

they won't allow you inside, no interviews for foreigners, forget it

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@Nongnuch *******

it's on the evisa application. . They can request and applicant can too.

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Brandon ************

This post is literally useless because you haven't included ANY information. What embassy? Each embassy sets their own requirements. What passport? What is your travel pattern and how long have you been in Thailand recently? What's your age, as some embassies are wary of giving visas that are not retirement to people over 50. There are a million factors that you haven't given any detail about.

It sounds like you were in Thailand, have been spending a lot of time in Thailand, and then left to a nearby country to apply for a tourist visa to try and get more time.

Most of the Thai embassies near Thailand are wary of people trying to live in Thailand without a long-term visa and make it difficult to get visas for visa runners. They include strict requirements like proof that you are leaving Thailand with a PAID ticket, showing every page in your passport to prove you haven't left the country you are applying in which is a requirement, and others.

If you apply in your home country, it's likely you don't need to supply any of the items you just listed and you'll get it in a few days.

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@Brandon ***********

perhaps you would like to know all his passwords and pin numbers

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Brandon ************

No, it's the embassy that wants that

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tbh there are things I don't want on Facebook.. just think he had a bad day/week/year

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@Brandon ***********

chilll out Brandon. You made it personal in your first post. Take a holiday and relax

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Brandon Thurkettlewow you're a barrel of fun. If every place has different requirements then there isnt much point saying where I am, is there? And no I'm not running in and out. This is the first TR after a long term visa. Im not wanting to give out all my personal history for you, sorry. With all due respect.

Just my advice, I think most of it will apply to most people. Take it or leave it. And you are completely wrong about two of your points.

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Rodney ********

don't worry Mate This guy is always rude and arrogant

He thinks he knows everything and doesn't know how to respect other people.

I understand what you are saying and your advice is good to know in advance regardless of where you are from

Can happen to anyone

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@Rodney *******

thanks 🙏 I added some more info. Obviously everyone's circumstances are different. It's more a be prepared they might ask for that and be mindful of this etc.

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Brandon ************

As I said, your post is simply a bitch-fest and useless to anyone as it contains zero information that would even remotely help anyone.

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@Brandon ***********

just leave it Brandon. It's not worth it. This guy has a set mind. Your answer is totally right. I was also thinking: "what the hell is he trying to tell us?!".

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