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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?
Jul 5, 2025
10 months ago
Remis *********
ORIGINAL POSTERCan you do walk in application for non immigrant b visa or is it e-visa only everywhere now?
TLDR : Answer Summary
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.
Remis *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@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?Stuart *********
@Remis ********
Yes. As of Jan 1st this year.Remis *********
ORIGINAL POSTERDo 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...
Keith *******
@Remis ********
Forever and ever, forever and ever.....Remis *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Keith ******
Yeh it's my tribute to what happens every time I go to Chaeng WatthanaKeith *******
@Remis ********
I use CW for retirement extensions, but I make sure I have an appointment. That way in and out in an hour.Graham ******
@Remis ********
why can't you get an extension?Remis *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@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
John **********
@Remis ********
you can't walk in any more, you have to travel then apply online. No idea how long it takesRemis *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@John *********
Thanks for the info John, much appreciatedJohn **********
@Graham *****
i guess he's changing jobs...Graham ******
@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..."John **********
@Graham *****
yea I read that but unless he's changing jobs it's an unlikely scenarioStuart *********
@Remis ********
Processing times are different for each embassy. Specify which one you’ll use and someone may be able to advise.Remis *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Stuart ********
good point. I'm just looking for the cheapest fastest way so I'd consider Laos Ventiane
Malaysia KL
Cambodia Pnom Penh
John **********
@Remis ********
normally the paperwork is targeted at a specific consulate so it depends where your employer tells you to goRemis *********
ORIGINAL POSTERThanks 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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