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How fast can I get a Non-O visa for Thailand?

Mar 14, 2026
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Mike ******
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Has anyone ever gotten there Non O visa quicker then 2 days
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The conversation discusses the varying processing times for the Non-O visa, with responses indicating approvals received in as little as 2 hours to as long as 16 days, depending on the location and circumstances. Some respondents note particularly quick processing times when using agents or when applying outside of Thailand.
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Rob *******
I got it on the day I applied πŸ‘
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Ian ********
Yes. 2 hours from the man behind the
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on soi 11
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Pin *********
Two days exactly
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Adam *******
Just got mine approved USA took 13 days
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Richard ******
Vancouver 6 hours
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Brendan *******
Like 1 day for instance
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Mark *********
One hour with agent
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Michel *******
Greece 7 days
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John *********
3 hours
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Allan **********
London last month 16 days
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Robert *********
Their isn’t there.
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Andrew ********
Savannakhet, Laos 25 hours
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Keith ****
24hrs washington
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Brett *********
They seem to prioritise them by your expected travel date and approve them only 3 days before your travel booking.
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Mike ******
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I travel Maech 30 th
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Mike ******
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Brett Wilkins I submitted wedbesday evening, gotthe approval today at 2 pm
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Brett *********
Mike Dias which location?
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Mike ******
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Outsude Thailand less then 2 days actually I was surprised
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Tom *******
London 16 days
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