Can I start my COE with a pending TR visa application when traveling to Thailand?

COE application Visa process TR visa Visa exemption Thailand travel rules Immigration procedures

October 18, 2021

3 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

We are waiting to get our 60 days visa approved through D.C. we leave in a week. Can we start our COEs? Can I put visa exempt and then have a visa when landing in Thailand?

727

views

likes

all likes

replies

images

users

TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is awaiting approval for a 60-day TR visa but is concerned about whether they can start their COE process, given their departure is in a week. Comments emphasize that obtaining a COE typically takes 7-15 days, and users suggest that they may need to delay their trip due to potential delays and changes in travel regulations. There is confusion regarding what to enter in the visa section of the COE application due to the pending TR visa approval.

Donna **********

ORIGINAL POSTER

So. Everything got approved for my whole family, expect my Visa. The embassy said to wait the process, but my Visa submission number was before thiers, so? TR30 for me.

3 years ago

Donna **********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thank you all. But... my question was "what do I put on the COE in the visa section, if we applied for a TR visa and have not gotten word back yet." Can anyone answer that question?

3 years ago

Tony *********

@Donna *********

you cant put TR60 visa as you need to upload the visa in your application

3 years ago

Donna **********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Tony ********

I know... can I put visa exempt or do I have to wait?

3 years ago

Reply to

Donna **********

Jason ********

Yes COE is issued prior, just start it and get registered. Once approved you need to book flights and Shaba + hotel who they issue you a code to log on and pay for Covid tests.

1st November this all changes thou..

3 years ago

Donna **********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Jason *******

yes but what do I put in the visa section.

3 years ago

Jason ********

@Donna *********

if you are getting a visa exemption medium stay put nothing in or fill out the visa application form and put that in to show that you are ready to process

3 years ago

Donna **********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Jason *******

we applied for the TR visa. The application says to post the confirmation of it. It won't allow me to no enter anything.

3 years ago

Reply to

Donna **********

Michael *********

You need to plan at least 14 days for a COE application

3 years ago

James ********

Suggest you delay your trip until the changes being discussed in the rules of entry are adopted and final

3 years ago

Mike *******

If you leave in a week and have not started the COE, your might not be leaving in a week. COE from Washington is average 7-15 days. You might wanna call them repeatedly until you reach someone

3 years ago

Donna **********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Mike ******

what do I put down for the visa?

3 years ago

Mike *******

@Donna *********

it doesn't matter what you put. You need COE no matter how you plan to enter Thailand before November 1st. If you haven't started COE process yet, then you might need to plan for another departure. Even visa exempt (30 day) needs COE.

3 years ago

Reply to

Mike *******

Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else

... members · 60% approval rate

The Thai Visa Advice And Everything Else group allows for a broad range of discussions on life in Thailand, beyond just visa inquiries.

Join the Group

Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else

View the Conversation

Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else

Is it possible to get a 60-day TR visa approved before flying to Thailand on the 23rd?

22 comments