Do I need a guarantee letter to apply for a Thai visa?

When some people apply for a Thai visa, they hear that they need to provide a guarantee letter, but some people say they don't need it. They are depressed and want to know, do you need a guarantee letter to apply for a Thai visa?

According to the requirements of the website of the Thai Embassy in China, under normal circumstances, when applying for a Thai visa, the embassy will usually require the applicant to provide a guarantee letter (in English or Thai) issued by the applicant's unit or employer, but in practice, if it is handled through an agency, the applicant himself generally does not need to provide a guarantee letter.

There are many types of visas in Thailand, such as tourist visas, business visas, study visas, etc., and there are many ways to apply for sticker visas, electronic visas, and landing visas. Applicants choose different visa types, different processing methods, and the strict requirements in terms of guarantee letters are also different.

Generally speaking, people who travel to Thailand can apply for a visa on arrival at the visa on arrival counter at the airport. They only need to fill in an application form and sign it. Provide a 2-inch photo on a white background, show an entry and exit ticket, a copy of my passport and passport valid for more than half a year, pay the corresponding fees, and obtain a visa on arrival for no more than 15 days in Thailand on the spot.

It can be said that landing visa does not need to provide guarantee information. However, the Thai Embassy does not have strict requirements on the format of the guarantee letter. As long as the guarantee letter (English or Thai) issued by the applicant's unit or employer is stamped with the official seal of the unit and the business card of the guarantor, At the same time, the applicant's name, position, contact details, purpose and stay in Thailand can be indicated.