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How long does it take to get a Thai visa approved?
Normally how long to get approve? Is this normal
Answer summary
The typical processing time for Thai visas varies by location and method of application. Most Thai embassies recommend a minimum processing time of 15 working days. However, feedback from commenters indicates a wide range of experiences: visas took anywhere from 3 days in Laos to 3 weeks via the e-visa portal from Australia. Specific examples shared include approvals in 8 days from the UK, 15 business days from Washington, DC, and just over 2 weeks in the UK. Experiences also include rejections without provided reasons, contributing to concerns about the visa application process.
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David *********
3 days in laos also... EDvisa (second year).
Jim ********
Mine took about a week from Washington, DC
James *********
15 business days for me
Haydn *******
My last visa through the evisa portal took about 3 weeks from Australia
James *********
I just had my son's rejected. No reason so can't even ask why...gutted
Dtv, started last Monday, got refused today. He went to Han oi too...
Dtv, started last Monday, got refused today. He went to Han oi too...
Stephen ********
When applied in March in UK
Took just over 2 weeks
Took just over 2 weeks
Roy *******
My photo was regected 3 times .even a passport pic was not good enough,got approval on my 4th attempt in UK,took around 3 wks.
Alfie ****
Took 3 days in laos
Tong ******
2 weeks
Ole ***************
Here in Norway never over 4 working days for Tourist and Non O if all documents is ok
James ********
My agent told me one to 3 weeks from Laos. Actually only took 4days for a non imm O.
Chris *******
Exactly 15 business days for me through the Washington DC, USA embassy in January 2026 for Non-O.
Peter *********
Took 3 weeks for my last one in Sydney
Frank ********
Mine took a week in Vientiane. It gives estimated time in application.
Curt ********
Frank Swaney did you go in to the Thailand embassy
Steve *****
Mine took 8 days in uk.
Brandon ************
Almost every Thai embassy advises at least 15 working days processing time.
So far it has been 6 working days since you paid.
Some embassies can take significantly longer.
So far it has been 6 working days since you paid.
Some embassies can take significantly longer.
PurplePer**********
OP@Brandon ***********
my first time. ThanksActivity
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