ubonjoe Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Posts in violation of this forum rule and replies to them have been removed. Quote 2) You will not use ThaiVisa.com to post any material which is knowingly or can be reasonably construed as false, inaccurate, invasive of a person's privacy, or otherwise in violation of any law. Source: https://forum.thaivisa.com/terms/ If you have info please provide a source for that info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve187 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 i got to the verify email from them. which after completion said 'verify completed' will see if that works a bit later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimn Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 On 3/20/2019 at 7:17 AM, ubonjoe said: That is just a demo of how it will work. This is the actual site for the doing the application. https://thaievisa.go.th/Home/ Since it starts on April 1st you would think they would allow you to set up an account now if you are from the UK. It has this banner going across the top ot the page. I actually managed to set up an account and verified my e mail address via a link they e mailed me. Looking at the demo it appears that you have to attach various documents that are required. Seems like for a Non OA they are asking for the police report, medical report etc, flight and hotel bookings. To attach the required documents I can only assume that if you do not have a soft copy of a document ie medical report, that you have to take a photo and then attach that. I cant think of any other way to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 I actually managed to set up an account and verified my e mail address via a link they e mailed me. Looking at the demo it appears that you have to attach various documents that are required. Seems like for a Non OA they are asking for the police report, medical report etc, flight and hotel bookings. To attach the required documents I can only assume that if you do not have a soft copy of a document ie medical report, that you have to take a photo and then attach that. I cant think of any other way to do it.You can scan the soft copy using an app on your smartphone if you have one, i use camscanner 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 2 minutes ago, jimn said: To attach the required documents I can only assume that if you do not have a soft copy of a document ie medical report, that you have to take a photo and then attach that. I cant think of any other way to do it. A scan of the documents would be better than trying to take a picture of it. The uploaded copies will have to submitted for all visa applications. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamJar Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 15 hours ago, lamyai3 said: Yes, it beggars belief how they could introduce an e-visa system that results in everything being twice as complicated as the system it replaced, when all you had to do was show up in person or post the application in. Turning up in person to get a visa takes two visits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Smith Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 I decided not to be a guinea pig for this project, and got my new non-O visa for marriage from Savannakhet. Now, I can have a stress free family holiday in UK next month without worrying about what might turn into a train wreck. Haven't had time to season my funds, if they are required (not required before for postal applications), & then waste a day visiting either the embassy or a consul (non near me in England) to get the visa put in my passport. E-visa? It'a a joke. e-visas should be on the computer, & no need to get the visa put in your passport. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Smith Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 1 minute ago, JamJar said: Turning up in person to get a visa takes two visits. Most people applied by post. OK to visit the embassy twice if you live in London 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamJar Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 1 minute ago, Samuel Smith said: Most people applied by post. OK to visit the embassy twice if you live in London I'm not disagreeing that it is a nonsense. Quote e-visas should be on the computer, & no need to get the visa put in your passport. ...is exactly right. But perhaps MFA wants to keep control as opposed to the Immigration Bureau... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritTim Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 52 minutes ago, JamJar said: Turning up in person to get a visa takes two visits. A tourist visa from an honorary consulate when you apply in person has typically taken about 30 minutes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJAS Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 On 3/20/2019 at 7:17 AM, ubonjoe said: Since it starts on April 1st you would think they would allow you to set up an account now if you are from the UK. It has this banner going across the top ot the page. An interesting choice of start date, I think! Will this turn out to be a wind-up, I wonder? All will no doubt be revealed between 00:01 and 11:59 on said date! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREM-R Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 2 minutes ago, OJAS said: An interesting choice of start date, I think! Will this turn out to be a wind-up, I wonder? All will no doubt be revealed between 00:01 and 11:59 on said date! If I remember correctly, online 90 day reporting was inaugurated on April 1st. also. That turned out well! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKresonant Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 "From May 2019, visa applicants in the UK and Ireland have to apply online" http://www.thaiembassy.org/london/en/services http://www.thaiembassy.org/london/en/news/7512/98499-**e-visa-application-will-start-from-May-2019**.html 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Dwyer Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Most people applied by post. OK to visit the embassy twice if you live in LondonWill be interesting to see how this works out !!I didn’t mind my little jaunt down to the smoke 3 years ago for an OA, overnight coach down, presented docs, did the touristy thing then crashed in a shoebox hotel I’d booked, next day picked up passport and back up to gods country on the coach.Was quite looking forward to doing it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritTim Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 1 hour ago, johnwf1963 said: "From May 2019, visa applicants in the UK and Ireland have to apply online" http://www.thaiembassy.org/london/en/services http://www.thaiembassy.org/london/en/news/7512/98499-**e-visa-application-will-start-from-May-2019**.html At least, they seem to be allowing appropriate time for development and testing. Although inconvenient (assuming you cannot using honorary consulates or post any more) it may not be a complete disaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKresonant Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 1 hour ago, BritTim said: At least, they seem to be allowing appropriate time for development and testing. Although inconvenient (assuming you cannot using honorary consulates or post any more) it may not be a complete disaster. Can't use Consulate, would be the first inconvenience, Can't use postal service would be Very inconvenient Having to visit London once per item, Very Very, Inconvenient. cost increase >x3. Having to visit London twice, per item would be Complete disaster, and cost >x5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeyonder Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 I can't understand, you can not choice anymore which embassy where you will go for a visa ? Make everything online, and they will tell you where you need to go ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheungWan Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 On 3/21/2019 at 5:34 PM, scubascuba3 said: On 3/21/2019 at 5:32 PM, jimn said: I actually managed to set up an account and verified my e mail address via a link they e mailed me. Looking at the demo it appears that you have to attach various documents that are required. Seems like for a Non OA they are asking for the police report, medical report etc, flight and hotel bookings. To attach the required documents I can only assume that if you do not have a soft copy of a document ie medical report, that you have to take a photo and then attach that. I cant think of any other way to do it. You can scan the soft copy using an app on your smartphone if you have one, i use camscanner Also can try app Notebloc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 12 hours ago, johnwf1963 said: "From May 2019, visa applicants in the UK and Ireland have to apply online" http://www.thaiembassy.org/london/en/services http://www.thaiembassy.org/london/en/news/7512/98499-**e-visa-application-will-start-from-May-2019**.html It looks like they changed it to May 1st from April 1st. Updated on the top stories on March 22. "Jan 17, 2019 18:20:50 / Updated : Mar 22, 2019 18:55:57 / Read 2,326 Views" I think it could be changed again or dropped. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwinchester Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 18 minutes ago, ubonjoe said: It looks like they changed it to May i1st from April 1st. Updated on the top stories on March 22. "Jan 17, 2019 18:20:50 / Updated : Mar 22, 2019 18:55:57 / Read 2,326 Views" I think it could be changed again or dropped. Hope so, anyone going back to the UK for a short visit and a non-o at the same time could have problems if the appointment system is as bad as Vientiane right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Smith Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 25 minutes ago, edwinchester said: Hope so, anyone going back to the UK for a short visit and a non-o at the same time could have problems if the appointment system is as bad as Vientiane right now. Looks like I wasted a trip to Savannakhet to get mine, now they've postponed the London launch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimn Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 1 hour ago, ubonjoe said: It looks like they changed it to May 1st from April 1st. Updated on the top stories on March 22. "Jan 17, 2019 18:20:50 / Updated : Mar 22, 2019 18:55:57 / Read 2,326 Views" I think it could be changed again or dropped. I have just viewed the short video again on the process. It is crazy that they are asking people to visit the embassy twice. Once to present your passport and again to collect the visa, unless they have a return by post option. Surely the whole point of an e visa application is to cut down on visits to the embassy. I tend to agree that it could be delayed again or cancelled. For me personally they have a year to sort this out. I have a British Embassy income letter for my retirement extension next month, but intend to change to a Non OA from the UK next year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Dwyer Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 I have just viewed the short video again on the process. It is crazy that they are asking people to visit the embassy twice. Once to present your passport and again to collect the visa, unless they have a return by post option. Surely the whole point of an e visa application is to cut down on visits to the embassy. I tend to agree that it could be delayed again or cancelled. For me personally they have a year to sort this out. I have a British Embassy income letter for my retirement extension next month, but intend to change to a Non OA from the UK next year.If that is the case Jim then I fail to see the benefit of the online part ?, maybe they are expecting a rise in the number of OA applications and feel that they need more time ( than the current 24 hours) to process the information presented online ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwinchester Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 50 minutes ago, Andrew Dwyer said: If that is the case Jim then I fail to see the benefit of the online part ?, maybe they are expecting a rise in the number of OA applications and feel that they need more time ( than the current 24 hours) to process the information presented online ?? Watching the video does not make the process entirely clear but my first impression was that you apply online submit scans of documents pay and make an appointment. You are the informed by email if the application is successful. At the Embassy appointment you show the documents as confirmation and are issued the visa at the same visit. Hopefully that's the case as an online application followed by two visits is hardly streamlining the process for anyone. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimn Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 48 minutes ago, Andrew Dwyer said: If that is the case Jim then I fail to see the benefit of the online part ?, maybe they are expecting a rise in the number of OA applications and feel that they need more time ( than the current 24 hours) to process the information presented online ?? Absolutely Andrew. It appears that someone where has said, "lets go down the line of e visa, thats the tech way to go". When in fact they haven't thought it through. Obviously I am not in possession of any stats detailing how busy they are, but I cant imagine they are that busy. At the moment I know that you have to visit the embassy to present evidence etc and passport and they issue the visa if successful the next working day, but again I think you have to collect it. I know the embassy accepts postal applications, but not sure about OA visa applications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiBunny Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 4 minutes ago, edwinchester said: Watching the video does not make the process entirely clear but my first impression was that you apply online submit scans of documents pay and make an appointment. You are the informed by email if the application is successful. At the Embassy appointment you show the documents as confirmation and are issued the visa at the same visit. Hopefully that's the case as an online application followed by two visits is hardly streamlining the process for anyone. I agree; I'm hoping they're slowly phasing it in by seeing how it works in practice and once they're more confident it will all be online Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Smith Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Just now, jimn said: Absolutely Andrew. It appears that someone where has said, "lets go down the line of e visa, thats the tech way to go". When in fact they haven't thought it through. Obviously I am not in possession of any stats detailing how busy they are, but I cant imagine they are that busy. At the moment I know that you have to visit the embassy to present evidence etc and passport and they issue the visa if successful the next working day, but again I think you have to collect it. I know the embassy accepts postal applications, but not sure about OA visa applications. From my experience, turn around for a non-O, application by post is very quick. Post on a Monday, received back by post on Thursday, sometimes Wednesday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimn Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 12 minutes ago, edwinchester said: Watching the video does not make the process entirely clear but my first impression was that you apply online submit scans of documents pay and make an appointment. You are the informed by email if the application is successful. At the Embassy appointment you show the documents as confirmation and are issued the visa at the same visit. Hopefully that's the case as an online application followed by two visits is hardly streamlining the process for anyone. Thats not what I interpreted as the process. It says make an appointment to present your passport. After that you are informed by e mail if you are successful and to pick up your visa. Your interpretation makes more sense but I dont think thats what they are saying. But like everything I may be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgarfriendly Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 has anybody actually done a non o since the "e-visa" process was implemented? it wont let me submit the application without 2 'unnecessary' documents,,, financial evidence & residence permit... i appreciate i can upload a bank statement but its 'not a formal' requirement for non o (family) but the residence permit has me stumped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Just now, edgarfriendly said: i appreciate i can upload a bank statement but its 'not a formal' requirement for non o (family) Just attach a bank statement showing any amount in the bank. Perhaps the equivalent of 20k baht at the least to meet that standard requirement to apply for any visa. 1 minute ago, edgarfriendly said: but the residence permit has me stumped. Not needed if you are using a UK passport. It is only for those who need it to prove they have permanent residency in the UK, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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