I am a dual passport citizen and tried to apply via Los Angeles/USA and the cost is $400 (14,000 thb)
If I apply from Brasilia/Brazil the cost is $350 (12,500 thb)
Wondering which country actually charges 10,000thb
Anyway let's see.
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The discussion explores the varying costs of Thai visa applications at different embassies, specifically mentioning costs in the USA and Brazil. Many participants note that Laos is the only place confirmed to charge 10,000 THB for a visa, emphasizing the impact of currency conversion at other locations. The conversation also touches on the importance of residence over physical location when applying for visas.
An extra 4000 baht for a five year visa? Works out at US$20 a year. I thought this visa was to encourage people to spend money, and already the Cheap Charlies are coming out of the woodwork
, I appreciate your "opinions" but Thai immigration does not.. Sorry! I am sure one day they will call you and ask what they should do, but until then, it is safe to assume your opinions have no influence on their decisions.
When you come to Thailand you will see there are the written rules and then there are teh enforced rules (probably the same for most every country).
Here in Thailand you will see people driving down the wrong side of the road. You will see police taking bribes. You will see many government take bribes. It may not be fair or right (according to your opinion) but it is what it is.
Mine wasn't an opinion it was my experience from eVisa applications (and I am HERE in Thailand after recently completing one). You have expressed an opinion on what the MFA means "They care more about "residence" and less about physical location.", not me.
Great overview. Curious: It mentions there that the DTV application must be made at the consulate or the country of (remote) employment. I am not sure that is correct. So far it seemed that the DTV application must be made from wherever the applicant is based at the time of application.
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Bob **********
What would be your cost to travel to another country to save 4000 baht ??
I think he's planning on walking to Brazil to save the money...
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The only place I've heard is the Thai embassies in Laos who will accept baht. So they will accept 10,000 baht for your application. Anywhere where there is a conversion rate involved, you're going to pay more. In some places SIGNIFICANTLY more (looking at you New Zealand)