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Can I apply for a Non-Immigrant B visa through a walk-in application or is it only available as an e-visa?

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Jul 5, 2025
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Remis *********
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Can you do walk in application for non immigrant b visa or is it e-visa only everywhere now?
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The current process for applying for a Non-Immigrant B visa is entirely through e-visa applications, as confirmed by comments stating that all embassies have transitioned to e-visa only.
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Stuart *********
All embassies are e-visa only.
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@Stuart ********
 Thanks Stuart. My Thai school told me to go to a neighbouring country, walk in and it would be done in 2 days but it seems like that changed last year right?
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Stuart *********
@Remis ********
 Yes. As of Jan 1st this year.
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Do you have any idea of the average processing time for UK nationals? I already hold a non-immigrant B but the school prefer I exit and get a new one instead of transferring it...
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Keith *******
@Remis ********
 Forever and ever, forever and ever.....
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@Keith ******
 Yeh it's my tribute to what happens every time I go to Chaeng Watthana
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Keith *******
@Remis ********
 I use CW for retirement extensions, but I make sure I have an appointment. That way in and out in an hour.
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Graham ******
@Remis ********
 why can't you get an extension?
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@Graham *****
 i'm changing jobs and in theory I should be able to transfer it to my new school but the general consensus seems to be the admin hassle isn't worth it so I should just start from scratch. The school definitely don't seem to want to do that.

The school seems to think it just a case of go to a neighbouring country ( I proposed Malaysia KL) walk in, wait 2 days pick it up then come home. But I don't think it's that simple any more.

What would be great to know is how much time I need away from the school. Let's say for the embassy in KL
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@Remis ********
 you can't walk in any more, you have to travel then apply online. No idea how long it takes
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@John *********
 Thanks for the info John, much appreciated
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John **********
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 i guess he's changing jobs...
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@John *********
 "Do you have any idea of the average processing time for UK nationals? I already hold a non-immigrant B but the school prefer I exit and get a new one instead of transferring it..."
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@Graham *****
 yea I read that but unless he's changing jobs it's an unlikely scenario
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Stuart *********
@Remis ********
 Processing times are different for each embassy. Specify which one you’ll use and someone may be able to advise.
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@Stuart ********
 good point. I'm just looking for the cheapest fastest way so I'd consider

Laos Ventiane

Malaysia KL

Cambodia Pnom Penh
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@Remis ********
 normally the paperwork is targeted at a specific consulate so it depends where your employer tells you to go
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Thanks Stuart that's helpful - I need something to go back to the head of department with and politely tell him his info is wrong!
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