Cracking the Code: How to Successfully Obtain a U.S. Tourist Visa in Thailand

It has never been too easy for Thais and other nationalities on a tourist visa for the United States. The procedure is known to be a grueling set with all the requirements and standards stricter immigration authorities requesting that the visa interview. This situation is due to the intrinsic assumption of the Government of the United States that most foreigners visiting the country intend to stay forever. For this reason, it is difficult to obtain a U.S. tourist Visa than other types of visas.

In this sense, candidates for a U.S. tourist visa in Thailand should go beyond the requirements and pass the interview. It's important to note, however, that the evaluation is subjective and the decision to approve or reject applications is entirely up to the discretion of the evaluating officer.

When applying for a tourist visa, always remember that your main objective is to prove that you are financially able to support yourself during your stay in the U.S. and that you will return to Thailand after your visit. This means that you need to provide evidence of your financial situation and the lack of reasons to permanently set in the United States. First, you need to show a stable and well-paid job in Thailand. In second place, you should prove that you have active real estate in the country. Thirdly, if applicable, you should inform the evaluating officer that you have family or children that you are leaving behind.

Some of the documents required for the application process are listed below:

• Employment letter indicating the starting date of employment, wages, other benefits, type of position (temporarily or permanently), duration of the leave, or other relevant information
• Proof of ownership of a business (for self-employed candidates)
• Letter from the Thai company stating the purpose of the visit (for work)
• Certificate of registration at a college or university (for students)
• Personal and business bank books and bank statements (original)
• House subscription
• Certificate of marriage
• Birth certificates (to confirm family ties)
• Proof of professional status (for doctors, lawyers, engineers, etc.)

The Application Process:

1. Make an appointment for an interview at the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok or at the U.S. consulate in Chiang Mai. You can do this by contacting the visa information via the Internet or by phone. To use this service, you must purchase a Visa Information Service Personal Identification Number (PIN).

2. Make an appointment for the interview on your Visa Information Service. You can do this online or by phone. Before the interview, you must pay the Thai Baht equivalent of $140 processing fee for the visa application with the "Pay at Post" service to a Thai post office. You must also have a bar code budget for the Mae Ping Chiang Mai University Post or purchase it for your first interview, as you will present it to others when you go to the embassy or consulate.

3. Complete the DS-160 Electronic Visa Application Form (EVAF), which can be accessed through the U.S. Embassy in Thailand website. The new online registration system started on June 1, 2010.

4. Go to your consulate on the preferred date and be sure to be there at least 30 minutes before the interview. Also, make sure you have all the necessary documents.

Even if you can manage the U.S. tourist visa in Bangkok on your own, it would be best to get the help of professionals in the United States who know exactly what to do and can give more suggestions and tips to increase your chances of approval.