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How long does it take to get a visa/passport back after applying from the US to Thailand?
For any one who has applied for a Visa from the US through Washington DC, how long did it take to get your visa/passport back
Answer summary
The time taken to receive a visa/passport back after applying for a Thailand visa from the US varies among applicants. One individual reported receiving their visa back in just 2 days due to overnight shipping, while another experienced a longer wait of 25 days from application to passport return. Express mail options seem to expedite the process, as one person noted receiving their documents back within 15 days.
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Tom *********
I Express mailed mine on January 5 and received it back on January 20
Austin *********
What is COF Please anyone
Kathy ****************
It took a total of 25 days from filling out the application online to receiving our passports back. Now we wait to get the COE. You have to go online after you get your passports back and fill out info for the COE.
Seth *********
It’s pretty fast mine was 2 days .. but I paid for overnight shipping both ways made a huge difference
Kathy ****************
After we sent application online(8 days) then mailed original copies, it took another 20 days to get processed make sure you have 3 names on the foreign insurance form and you both have to show separate income accounts..
Seth *********
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Seth *********
Really try O2 luxury I’m here now seems to be rooms available
Joann ********************
OPWow. There are so many ASQ hotels that are booked completely
Jeff ****
@Joann *******************
how long did it take for you to get your visa? I'm hoping it doesn't take too long.. Jeff ****
@Joann *******************
Yup, I sent it express and included an express envelope inside. Sent it to DC as well. Hopefully, I'll get mine back as quick as you did.Joann ********************
OP@Jeff ***
as long as you send it express delivery and return. Only Took a little over a week from application to flight out. Went through Washington DCJeff ****
@Joann *******************
YES!!!!!!!!!! thank you for the info! the 15 business days really scared me.Joann ********************
OP@Jeff ***
It came back in 3 days after they received the passport. The passport arrived late on a Friday and didn’t get COE until Monday am.Seth *********
Hey I’m sorry every embassy is different .. you might want to contact them by phone . They didn’t send me a email stating send the documents in but they did send me a email saying visa needed to complete online COE . So I sent my stuff in they responded in 24 hours
Nam **********
@Seth ********
Thanks. I’ll wait patiently 😩Seth *********
Yes after the completion of online application .. you need them to put visa in page in your passport and send back to you
Nam **********
@Seth ********
My boyfriend submitted the online application last week. Haven’t heard anything from the embassy yet. I wonder after submitting the application, did they send you an email to mail in the documents? TIAJoann ********************
OP@Seth ********
so do we send our passport along with all of the paperwork Seth *********
Once you receive your passport back you will return to your online application and upload the visa photo then bam ! COE will be sent to your email with pdf mine took 24 hours after upload
Seth *********
USPS was super fast ! And gets there and back overnight worth the 50$ you pay
Seth *********
Oh and few tips make sure you send your passport ect to the embassy in your area that is operational .. the visa application has to be printed from that embassy each embassy has different heading and is official .. when you get your COE make sure your name is spelled correctly and all info is correct
Joann ********************
OP@Seth ********
I called ours, they said to go through Washington DC 
Frankie ********
@Seth ********
Did you use UPS or USPS?Seth *********
Just go through the online process and give them all the documents they ask for and fully complete it .. then send your paperwork all in .. the Washington DC is the main upload page COE but put your state in so it will go to the correct embassy in your area.. a lot of the documents will be uploaded and also sent in .. send overnight and enclose a overnight return envelope make sure you send all documents even though you uploaded them and passport
Ron *******
@Seth ********
did you mail in all the Paperwork or online. I do not see a link for LA to do online ?Seth *********
I booked 3 weeks out only cause I didn’t want to stress about time there is enough stress in this process already lol just normally 😊 a good time to book is when the next months flights are posted that is normally the 3rd week of the month
Joann ********************
OP@Seth ********
where did you fly out from? Hoping to fly out on Emirates but did not know how far in advance to book the flight and quarantine Joann ********************
OPLeaving from Houston
Joann ********************
OP@David ********
great to here. Hoping to be there soonDavid *********
@Joann *******************
good luck....we got out of ASQ yesterday....so happy to be here. Good weather and everyone takes good care about COVID-19....Joann ********************
OP@David ********
thanks so much for the infoDavid *********
@Joann *******************
that should be enough time but remember that only a few flights are eligible to go to Bangkok. We booked much further ahead so in case of problems with COVID test, fit to fly certificate and ASQ, etc....Joann ********************
OP@David ********
we have to book before we send in for visa. How many days out should we book. If I send visa on Monday should I book for weekend David *********
@Joann *******************
I think you should book as soon as the flights are posted as there could be limits on the number of passengers allowed. Activity
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