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How long does it take to process an E visa application from the Thai embassy in London?

Nov 29, 2025
2 days ago
Alan *****
ORIGINAL POSTER
I’ve applied for an E visa. I’ve checked on the progress on the official thai website. & it’s saying submitted, does anyone have an idea how long it’ll take to come thru, it’s from the London embassy.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The processing time for an E visa application from the Thai embassy in London varies. Most comments indicate it typically takes about one to two weeks, depending on factors such as application volume and priority based on departure dates. Some applicants reported receiving their visas within 8 to 27 days. The embassy advises to allow up to 10 working days, and processing can reset if additional information is required.
Ker *****
London Thai embassy States 3 months to submit Visas , or is this not correct as reading here some a few weeks others 6 weeks ?
Steve *******
@Ker ****
Most Visas have a 90 days validity from the date of issue. London generally processes applications within 3-5 days
Alan *****
ORIGINAL POSTER
I got mine within a week & that was with me submitting extra information I think they go on your date of flight
Ker *****
@Alan ****
was that a multiple entry visa £150 thanks for info Alan
Alan *****
ORIGINAL POSTER
Yes it was 👍
Ker *****
@Alan ****
well that's Good, but I started and it Stated in Red do not submit under 3 months. When you filled your did it not show same I wrote in red
Alan *****
ORIGINAL POSTER
No. But i had to declare that I wouldn’t try to enter Thailand until my visa was approved, even though my flights were booked. I was panicking a bit
Alan *****
ORIGINAL POSTER
Just to let you know I received it late on Friday 😁😁😁👍👍👍
Ron ******
@Alan ****
Entering the high season as well so they're probably getting busy.
Umer **************
I would like to share a brief timeline of my tourist visa application process in London, which may be helpful to others.

I submitted my application on the evening of November 13th. As part of my application, I included a return flight itinerary, a hotel booking for the initial five days of my trip, my bank statement from the previous month, and my work payslip to confirm my residency in the UK.

My application was approved on November 25th, and I received my e-visa. The entire process took 8 working day.
Graeme ******
From the London embassy mine took 14 days as they are very busy this time of year. They do say upto 10 working days and that resets if you need to give additional information. Fingers crossed for you
KC ****
Mine took 19 days
Ian *******
2 weeks to the hour
Paul *******
My visa took 27 days to get passed and I did everything correct with no requests for further clarification of anything . Submitted 25th October and received at 19.45 UK time on November 21st
Graeme ********
@Paul ******
I applied on the
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/25 and received my visa on
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/25 and I fly onto
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/26

I spoke to a lady at the embassy and she said it’s 14-16 working days for visas are they are very busy . Hope this helps 👍
Graeme ********
No pressure then 😳
Paul *******
@Graeme *******
my flight is 30th November. 2 days time, whoop whoop
Alan *****
ORIGINAL POSTER
I think they prioritise them by the dates you fly. Well I hope so 🙏
Lynnette *******
Official Thai website? You mean the embassy in London? Only given yourself just over a week to get a visa? Cutting it fine. Fingers crossed.
Alan *****
ORIGINAL POSTER
I applied at the beginning of the week. But they wanted more info. I’d already give them what the asked, & they wanted a better picture of my passport. I could have took a chance on the visa on entry, but I’ve entered 3 times already
Lynnette *******
@Alan ****
they have your flight details so if it says pending hopefully it'll come through.
Alan *****
ORIGINAL POSTER
It doesn’t say pending. It says submitted 🙏
John **********
@Alan ****
that seems odd if they've already asked for more information. But supplying more information normally results in the count being reset and this is probably the busiest time of year for them. You might need to reschedule your flight
Brandon ************
As long as you paid already, then it should be within a week. London is usually quite fast. But sometimes if they have a slowdown they prioritize processing applications based on departure date, so if you put a date far away, they would not prioritize your application and it could take longer.
Alan *****
ORIGINAL POSTER
I’m flying out next Sunday
Julie ********
Contact them via their email address.
Alan *****
ORIGINAL POSTER
I got it late on Friday 👍
Kenneth *******
@Alan ****
well id say you should have done it a bit earlier i did mine 6 weeks out from fly date but it only took 10 days to receive it
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