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How long does it take to process a Non-O retirement visa at the Canberra embassy?
Nov 20, 2025
5 months ago
Juliette **********
ORIGINAL POSTERCanberra Non-O retirement process time?
Hello all! Looking for advice on how long it takes to process a Non-O retirement visa from the Canberra embassy. Applied on 28 October and the portal has showed “Pending Approval” since 4 November. Our travel date is 3 weeks today and we are trying not to panic 😝
Have sent polite email and voicemail but no response.
Any insights would be appreciated!
Hello all! Looking for advice on how long it takes to process a Non-O retirement visa from the Canberra embassy. Applied on 28 October and the portal has showed “Pending Approval” since 4 November. Our travel date is 3 weeks today and we are trying not to panic 😝
Have sent polite email and voicemail but no response.
Any insights would be appreciated!
TLDR : Answer Summary
The processing time for a Non-O retirement visa at the Canberra embassy can vary significantly, with experiences ranging from as quick as 4 days to up to 4 weeks. Users shared that their approvals often occurred close to their travel dates, suggesting a correlation between submission dates and processing. One user noted that their application took 3 weeks, while others described processes of 10 business days or less. It is recommended to follow up directly with the embassy if delays occur.
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- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
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Mine took about 52 hours, l left it close to my travel date and was approved Thursday, l flew out Sunday....
Charles ********
I did my DTV on the
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and still waiting, not panicking yet trusting the system.Juliette **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Charles *******
please let me know when you get yours- will help me relax and trust in the process 😝Charles ********
@Juliette *********
lol…I guess we need to stay positive 🤣Juliette **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Charles *******
you’re absolutely right!Reply to
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Kenneth *******
I did mine it took 3 weeks
Anna *********
Frequently the approval comes close to the travel date. It’s as if they do them in order of proposed travel dates
Gordon *********
Did you actually apply on the eVisa web site or the ordinary Royal Thai Embassy website?
Juliette **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Gordon ********
eVisa site and checked the Canberra embassy as we are in VictoriaGordon *********
Good luck. Should be soon.
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Mick *****
Can be as quick as 4 Days and as long as 4 weeks , never had one take longer than 4 weeks. I reckon you'd be close. My last one ( September )went from document checking to pending approval after 7 business days and then was about 10 more business days before it came through. But this is a very busy time of year.
Phil ******
@Juliette *********
id give them a callJuliette **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Phil *****
tried that- only get voicemail or the automated system. Can’t connect to a human :)Phil ******
@Juliette *********
email?Juliette **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Phil *****
sent three and my lawyer has sent one in ThaiPhil ******
@Juliette *********
they also have a fb page and there's a message button. Try that avenue to contact themReply to
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