Can I request a visa exemption on arrival in Thailand if my Moroccan wife's e-visa is not approved before our departure?

Dec 30, 2023
10 months ago
Soss **********
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Hello guys,

I live in France, I applied for an e-visa for my wife who is Moroccan, on November 28, 2023. To this day, I still have no news. Our departure is for January 9, 2024 and return is for January 24, 2024. If on the day of departure, we have no news about the e-visa, can we still leave and request a visa exemption on site?

Thanks a lot for your answers
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The user applied for an e-visa for their Moroccan wife with no response after over a month and is concerned about travel plans to Thailand. Community responses emphasize that Moroccan passport holders typically require a pre-approved visa, and boarding a flight without one may result in denial of entry. Suggestions include contacting visa authorities for updates on the application status.
Chloé ******
It takes a while these days, I applied early December and I'm waiting too.
Nicolina ********
Send them an email. We applied on
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and after 1 week it was still processing. We emailed them and got a reply that it was on hold and they requested more documents
Stuart *********
Moroccan passport holders need a pre-bought visa to enter Thailand. You probably won’t get on your flight without one but if you managed to you would be refused entry and would need to return.
Detlef ***********
@Stuart ********
I think you are correct here ! When Australian citizens required e-visa it was very strict !!!!
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