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Can I apply for a Thai visa by post at the embassy in London?

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Nov 29, 2017
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Caleb ********
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Hi,

Has anyone successfully applied for a visa at the Thai embassy London by post recently?

On the website it says you can apply by post and if you call the embassy they say you cannot on the automated message...

Thanks

- Oh and after 1.5 hours on hold trying to speak to someone there to get confirmation I thought id try here, thanks.
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The conversation discusses experiences applying for Thai visas by post to the Royal Thai Embassy in London. Users share their successful applications, particularly for Non-Immigrant O visas, despite conflicting information from the embassy's automated message and website. Many experienced long wait times on calls but found support through social media. Some users report quick processing times, while others express uncertainty regarding the service's current status.
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Caleb ********
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Quick update - applied for my non-imm O visa by post to the London Thai embassy on last Tuesday and received my passport back with visa on Saturday morning. I included 3 months bank statements but no flight booking and paid by cash. Thanks for all the comments! 👍
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Caleb ********
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, one last quick question. The year long extension - would that be a multi entry or is it void if I leave the country? Thanks
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Caleb ********
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Oh ok great, that's really helpful thanks!
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@Caleb *******
, you will get stamped in for 90 days when you arrive and then you have two choices for an extension on it

A year long extension of stay by showing 400K baht in a bank for 60 days before you apply

OR

a 60 day extension that you can get without financial requirements by showing the marriage certificate, your wife's thai i/d and her house book

All extensions of stay cost the same amount 1900baht no matter the length of time they're issued for
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@Tod ********
 marriage and just single entry 90 days. Will I still have to extend from 60 days to 90 like on a tourist visa?
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Tod *********
(y) :)

What basis did you use to apply for the Non-O and was it a year-long, multi-entry or a 90 day single entry that you got?
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John *********
I successfully applied for a Non-Imm O visa based on UK retirement (receiving state pension) by post about 3 weeks ago. I got my passport back in about 5 days.
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Caleb ********
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Last time I applied by post I paid by postal order but this time I sent cash. I'm not sure if the website has been updated since I last applied but it currently says that application by post must be paid by cash or postal order. Hopefully should be ok...
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Yes, it was. I made sure I sent plenty of 'evidence', such as bank statements and a copy of my return air ticket. I had the same experience, last year, when I applied for a Tourist Visa. You have to pay with a Postal Order, including £10 extra for return postage. I included a self-addressed envelope. Pretty painless.
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Caleb ********
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Thanks! That's the kinda confirmation I was looking for 👍 and that was from the Thai embassy London?
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Martin *********
I had a problem about my single entry visa and tried to call them with no success. found them on Facebook and they replied on messenger within 10 minutes and also sent me a message when they sent my passport back
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Caleb ********
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Thanks that's useful to know!
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Caleb ********
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Good to know for future, i've sent off my application now so fingers crossed!
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Caleb ********
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will do!
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Tod *********
please report back and let us know if it worked or not okay?
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David *******
tend to get different answer from each lol better practical advice from guys in the know on here imho
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Peter ***********
I called Liverpool and Hull.

Answered straight away and gave info on London.
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Caleb ********
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Yup, I've spent about 3.5 hours on hold in total over 4 or 5 calls today and yesterday....
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David *******
I dont know whay they bother having a contact us on the embassy site as they never answer email or phone.
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Caleb ********
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Thanks for all the comments, I have just sent off my application and documents. I will update on here if and when I get my visa through. Cheers
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Peter ***********
That was from London..
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Peter ***********
Sorry - November I got it
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Peter ***********
I got my non o in October.

I call Liverpool. They answer.

They tell u London have to change phone message.

My mate got tourist in September.

Post costs 10 quid for return, add on to postal order visa fee.
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Noreena *********
In October we applied by post for a multi entry o visa as we are retirees and received our visas in 3days.
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Geoff *******
This sounds like a temporary problem. I'm sure they'll be back to normal as soon as they can. The King's funeral was a big deal to most Thais...
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yes exactly my thoughts...
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Anna ***********
Would be interesting to know, why they write, that you could no longer apply.. the webpage says that they changed collecting days and stuff but they do not mention anything about cancelling that servicw
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Caleb ********
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Hey Geoff, thats reassuring. would that have been in the last month or so? Cheers
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Geoff *******
I got mine in September...
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Geoff *******
I am currently on a Tourist visa for which I applied to the London embassy by post. Came back by return post, as it has always done over the past several years. Takes 2-3 days. Things could have changed...
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I should add that I did successfully apply for a single entry tourist visa by post back in August but now I need to apply for a non immigrant visa and just trying to confirm that it is still possible by post before i send everything off.
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Hi, the automated message reads 'Please note that the Royal Thai Embassy cannot accept visa application by post' but on the website they do give instructions to apply by post also.
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Anna ***********
Not me, but a friend. She did it in the last 3(?) Years a couple of times and after sending her passport she always got it back within 2-3 weeks.

She applied again via post like 5-6 weeks ago and didnt hear anything. She called them several times and nobody answered. She is waiting and doesnt really know whats going on. By the beginning of next week she will go there and figure things out.

What exactly did that automatic message say?
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