How long does it take to process a DTV application at the Thai consulate in Phnom Penh?

@John ******

Because some people may expect it to be as fast as walk-ins while it is not.

@Tomasz *******

Walk-ins at Phnom Penh were 5 days prior to the switching to the e-visa system.

@Tomasz *******

the notice says starting Oct 22nd, the turnaround time is 10 days, implying this was not the policy prior to today. It also says those who submitted from the 15th onward might experience a delay (from the original turnaround time). Also sharing you the notice from Vietnam’s website saying their r-visa process is 5 days, which debunks your statement

@John ******

Strange, because back in 2016, Phnom Penh had a 4 day processing period (which could sometimes be reduced down to around 3 days if using an agent). I didn't know they ever had a 2 day processing time.

@Paul ******

depends on the visa

@John ******

Interesting. Yeah, I last accompanied someone to apply for a Thai visa in Phnom Penh back in 2016 and last applied there myself some years before that. I remember it was always around 4-5 days, but that meant that if you applied on Monday, you could expect your visa no later than Friday (not the following Monday).

It was never an embassy with a short processing time.

@Tod ********

Yes,, Yangon is close to Jakarta within 3 days seems like but simple interview required.

@Tod ********

The Yangon appointment system was being abused by agents, hence why they shortened it to 14 days and removed the possibility of canceling until after the appointment date has passed.

@Tod ********

The appointment system was being abused, hence why they reduced it down to 14 days from the previous 30 days.

The appointment thingy has never been an issue in Vietnam, but both in Laos (both consulates) and Yangon it's something that applicants and agents have been tinkering with, in some cases multiple slots were hoarded and then sold to folks. This has now largely been fixed, to the point that it's relatively straightforward to get an appointment now, at least in Laos.

You're right about Yangon also being swamped by local applicants, but I understand the primary reason for reducing the appointment forward bookings down to 14 days was due to the way the system was being abused. This is mentioned on the booking page of the Yangon embassy.