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Can I apply for a tourist visa to Thailand now if I'm flying on December 6th for 6 weeks?
I am flying to Thailand on the 6 December for 6 weeks can I apply for a tourist visa now
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The general consensus is that you should not apply for a tourist visa until closer to your departure date, ideally in early November, as the tourist visa is valid for 90 days from approval. Applying too early may result in the visa expiring before your arrival. It's also noted that processing can take around 3 weeks, so plan accordingly.
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Graeme *******
Why not ask the Embassy how long it normally takes to get approved, mind make mistakes and you may well need a bit of time.
Alan *****
Apply beginning of November
Redd ************
Depends on where u coming from bc u not suppose to do it until 72 hours before your flight
Paul *********
90 days before. If you can, use a laptop as doing it on a phone is an absolute nightmare. Anyone saying its easy, obviously have done it recently ;)
Derek ********
90 days before departure
Glenn *********
It is only good for 3 months from the time you are approved. It takes about 3 weeks to get approved. Do the math!
Neil ********
I'd go with the 30 day visa on arrival then before it expires, go to immigration and get another 30 days for 1900bht
Steve******
As stated on the application site: not apply earlier than 3 months before your arrival. So the math is on your side.
Rud **********
Apply in october
Brandon ************
Almost. The visa is valid for 90 days. So if you received it now it would allow you to enter Thailand until early December. So I would wait a few more weeks until applying.
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