Can I apply for a Thai visa earlier than 4 weeks before my travel date?

Thai Visa Application Visa Validity Entry Requirements Single Entry Visa Embassy Procedures Expat Travel to Thailand

Oct 31, 2023

a year ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hope to travel on 26-13-23 to bangkok I applied for a 90 day visa in June   just over 4 weeks before I left  I didn't  get it till the 10th day after arrival  ended up going to Vietnam to activate it don t want the same happening  so can I put  in my application  to thai embassey  in London earlier than 4 weeks thank you

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user inquired about applying for a Thai visa earlier than the standard 4 weeks before departure to avoid delays experienced previously. Responses indicated that applying 2-2.5 months in advance is advisable for single entry visas, as they are valid for 90 days upon issuance, allowing for greater flexibility without losing days of the permitted stay.

Tony *********

What world has 13 months in it . 555

a year ago

Duke *******

@Tony ********

that's probably why his visa was delayed. The embassy couldn't figure out what month was the 13th month.

a year ago

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Duke *******

Paul ********

There is no such thing as a 90 visa

a year ago

John **********

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@Paul *******

60 plus another 30 is what I mean Paul sorry

a year ago

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John **********

Nongnuch ********

and you don't lose a single day of the stay permit you receive upon entry, when you apply 2 months earlier. The visa will give you a 90 days stay permit upon each entry within the visa validity period. Only with 1-year or 6-months multi entry visa, one should try to get them issued as close to the planned entry date, as you will lose the days between the issue of the visa and the entry date

a year ago

Brandon ************

Most single entry visas are valid to enter Thailand for 90 days from the day they are issued by the embassy. You should be able to safely apply for a visa when your trip is 2-2.5 months away

a year ago

John **********

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@Brandon ***********

so first 2 weeks of November I was told by a rude operator in the thai embassey in London that I have to join the queue first come first served and I should know that I m my mums carer so just can't make my travel arrangements until I m certain she s OK

a year ago

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John **********

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