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How do Lunar New Year holidays affect visa processing times in Thailand?

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Feb 24, 2026

2 months ago

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Hey everyone! I have just submitted an application in Hanoi, but because of the Luanr new year holidays past week, I assume they are overloaded with applications from last week. Maybe someone knows how these holidays affect the speed at which they process? Plus 1 week to the standard time maybe? Thanks!

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The user is inquiring about the impact of the Lunar New Year holidays on visa processing times in Hanoi, as they have submitted their application during this period and are concerned about possible delays. Responses indicate that while some may expect quick processing (within 12 hours), others suggest a maximum wait time of around 3 weeks.

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you will need to wait around 3 weeks maximum from submission date

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Everything is normal, your visa should be ready in 12 hours or less.

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