CrazyExpat Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 While they may be upholding the same missions overseas, Thai embassies and consulates around the world operate and implement directives and rules in different ways. Interpreting and implementing immigration rules seem to be the most telling proof for these operation discrepancies. Some are straightforward and lenient while others are tight and almost impossible to deal with. Some are pleasant and friendly while others are serious and intimidating. Some issue the visa in the next 30 minutes after submission of the Thailand visa application while others take 2-10 business days. Some accept posted or mail Thai visa applications while others insist your personal appearance in the embassy office. Interestingly, this lack of uniformity results in the preference of some Thai embassies/consulates by both visa agencies and applicants. These Thai embassies and consulates stand out among the rest owing to their efficiency, friendliness and hassle-free procedures. There are of course various factors contributory to the way the Thai embassy or Thai consulate processes visa applications for Thailand such as the nationality of the applicant, type of visa being applied for, location of the embassy and among other things. Let us take a look at these Thai embassies and consulates around the world which are ergonomically and economically beneficial to Thai visa applicants. This is according to Thai Visa applicants themselves who relate their experiences in Thai visa forums online. If you are coming from the UK, it would be worth knowing the Thai consulates in Hull, Cardiff, Birmingham and Glasgow. They process Thailand Tourist visa applications without much ado. You can post your visa applications to them with your passport and get the results within 5 days, mailing time included. Small consulates in other European countries i.e. the Thai consulate in Marseilles, France and Stuttgart, Germany are also good ones to send your visa applications to especially if you live near these areas. Moving to Northern America, the Thai consulates in Alabama, Florida, Portland and New York maintain a straightforward Thai visa processing procedure. Applications can be done in person or by mail. In Canada, the Thai consulate in Ontario is a good one to visit to have your Thai visa applications processed. In Africa, the Thai embassy in Nairobi, Kenya as well as the ones in South Africa process Thai visa applications in a timely manner. Down to Oceania, the Thai consulates in Perth and Brisbane have the reputation to be efficient in processing visa applications. Applications can be sent by post or be tendered in person. When it comes to the neighboring countries of Thailand, the most accommodating ones would be the Thai embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Thai consulate in Penang, Thai embassy in Jakarta and Thai embassy in Laos. Certainly, all Thai embassies and consulates around the world maintain and follow certain rules when it comes to visa processing and Thai visa applicants are bound to follow them. I am sure there are more Thai embassies and consulates out there which deserve the listing but for now let us just stick with the above. You can visit the Thai Embassy website for a directory of Thai embassies and Thai consulates around the world. Remember however if you are applying for a long term visa (One Year Visa) you will need a sponsoring Thai Company for a Thailand business visa or you must meet the strict financial requirements for the Thailand marriage or retirement visas. It is best to seek the services of a Thailand Visa Agency to assist you in processing your Thai Visa application. Siam Legal International is a Thailand law firm providing Thailand Visa services to US Citizens, UK Citizens, Australians and many other nationalities. George M. Londob works as a Business Correspondent for Siam Legal International, Thailand's largest legal service network with offices in Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya, Hua Hin, Chiang Mai and Samui. The firm has international locations in London and Los Angeles. Siam Legal is a full-service law firm that provides a wide range of legal and visa services. Reach Siam Legal at +(66) 2-253-8100, or info@siam-legal.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=George_Londob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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