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Can I leave the country while my Thai visa application is being processed?

Thai Visa Regulations Visa Application Process Thai Embassy Immigration Expat Advice

Oct 20, 2025

21 hours ago

Anonymous *************

ORIGINAL POSTER

I've had a bit of confusion over this myself so would love to hear from anyone that has written information regarding staying in the same country you have applied from while your visa is processing (linked sources only please, not ones opinion). 

I was under the impression you had to stay in the same country you applied from, but the gym I am getting paperwork from told me I can leave (just not enter Thailand) so I called the Thai Embassy in Canberra today and they said that it is okay to leave the country.

This was obviously all verbal so would love to read information on this before I risk having my application canceled

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The question revolves around whether applicants must remain in the same country where they applied for a Thai visa while their application is being processed. Various community comments reflect differing opinions. Some highlight that staying in the application country is crucial to avoid cancellation, while others, including a representative from the Thai Embassy, suggested that leaving is permissible as long as one does not enter Thailand. Official guidance from the Thai Embassy indicates that applicants must reside in the UK/Ireland while applying, emphasizing the risk of cancellation if this requirement is not met.

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Tels ****

Anytime you can enter if you have multiple entry from any countries

17 hours ago

Tels ****

If you have multiple entry you can enter anytime from any countries

17 hours ago

Chantelle ******

Im sure I remember seeing a post from someone recently on one of these groups that had theirs cancelled because of leaving the country they had applied in before it was approved.

18 hours ago

AumS****

Congratulations on getting somebody to pick up the phone. This is an amazing achievement ✋

19 hours ago

Bashir *******

@AumS****

underated comment

18 hours ago

Anonymous *************

ORIGINAL POSTER

@AumS****

🤣 I did call 6 times before someone picked up

18 hours ago

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Anonymous *************

James ********

Stay in the country where you make the DTV visa application until the decision is known... Period 🩸

19 hours ago

Daniel ***********

If you cant stay in the UK for 72 hours, you should skip DTV and go elite

19 hours ago

Dca *****

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* All applicants must be residing within the UK/Ireland/UK territories when apply for the Visa. The Royal Thai Embassy has the right to cancel the visa applications should you fail to provide the evidence of your presence within the UK/Ireland/UK territories while applying for the visa.

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19 hours ago

John **********

Thai embassies treat online visa applications in the same way you used to do it physically. They expect you to remain where you are until the process completes

20 hours ago

James ********

@John *********

correct ✅

19 hours ago

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James ********

Anonymous ******************

Depends on embassy only.

21 hours ago

Anna *********

Stay in the place you applied until your visa is granted