How long does it take to get a Canadian SETV from the Thai embassy in Ottawa?

Sorry. Typo. They emailed me with a request for "more" documents

@Stan **********

when you apply online they tell you which office you must apply at depending on which province you live in. You don't have a choice. But yes, you are correct. BC is very fast. Ottawa is very slow.

@Brandon ***********

without question, it is the Ottawa consulate which is the slower..and word of advice, should you leave on an already booked flight with intent to use visa exempt, do NOT make mention of this in back and forth "request for documents" or your long awaited Multientry will, of course be rejected on the spot..there is no way of telling when their requests for more documentation (sometimes objective , easier to produce stuff, and sometimes totally subjective questions about your reasons for applying for multi entry) ..in any case "processing" can take a long time and one's history in obtaining one (either pre COVID , no e-system or the current e system) is of no help and frustrating repetitions of documents already submitted happens often. There is always a possibility of success in application after you arrive in under visa exempt ..but NOT if you notify them you have arrived, the application will be immediately terminated.

Again, I have no "whys" as to the hold ups there..and really not my place to speculate..but admonish all to perhaps try Vancouver consulate .

Remember as always to have a flight booked for departure within the 30 day allowance period to satisfy airline out of Canada..they are not interested in seeing any applications pending..

In addition, at the airport..have a copy of the previously purchased "going" ticket and supply that and a departure ticket within the 30 day allowance a visa exempt would give you..no need, and perhaps would only complicate things ..to include a return flight already booked for months down the road.