How long does it typically take to process a multiple entry visa to Thailand for travel?

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Sorry if its been asked loads before but here is my story/ and 2 questions.
Photo to grab your attention.

I am an around the world adventure bike rider.

Www.bikeguydave.com

I had been in and out of Thailand 4 times over the last 8 months (I am a genuine traveler not doing border runs), but due to all the "confusion and changes" I decided to get the 6 month multiple entry visa that allows upto 60+30 leave and 60+7. I am currently in Malaysia having a look around so it made sense.  I applied on the 5th of December and paid the $145. I got 4 different e mails requesting a load of extra information which I gave. The last comunicación I had was 4 days ago and now nothing.  I am a uk passport holder .

My first question is, has any one been in the same position and how long did you have to wait.

And the 2nd question.

On my travels I intend to go in and out of Thailand 3 more times over the next 4 months having a look around southeast asia.

I am aware of all the border closures and the current issues with the Thai neighbours

Is it worth me just getting a TDAC and try riding over with my motorbike at a land border. Current on a Malaysian bike. Will this affect  my application for the multiple entry visa.

I also get Christmas is next week but that's why I want to go back to thailand to spend it with good friends from the UK

Thanks for your help

Dave

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user, a UK passport holder and an adventure bike rider, is inquiring about the processing time for a multiple entry visa for Thailand and the implications of entering the country with a Temporary Driver's Arrival Card (TDAC) while riding a motorbike. He has already applied for the visa, submitted additional information, and is currently waiting for a response. Additional comments clarify that the TDAC is not a visa but an arrival card, and there are logistical considerations related to bringing a motorbike into Thailand, including bonds and insurance.

Charmae ******* · Answer

The tdac is just the arrival card U fill in nothing more ..nothing what so ever to do with any visa

Wayne ******* · Answer

Cant answer your questions but living the life fella, enjoy

Nickna****** · Answer

Didn't read but that's one helluva photo

Mario ************** · Answer

David!!!! OMG!!!

Gregory ********* · Answer

You are definitely a test case and quite unique situation. In those 4 trips so far what is the total days you spent in Thailand and were they all motorbike entries and exits? The multiple entry visa will give you 60 days each time you enter and each entry is extendable by 30 days. So you can get 3 x 60 days if you are smart at it.  The visa exempt 60 +30 and 60 + 7 are not the same treatment.  If you visa is not approved by the time you need to enter, then you could try to do the border entry with motorbike but you could toss a coin on whether it will work. It should not effect your application but you have to leave to activate it. So worth telling them if you do come in that your are only coming for Xmas and new year and will leave in 2 weeks. That might work

Hans ********* · Answer

From what I know Thailand will ask a fairly hefty bond , making sure you leave with same bike you came in on.

Michael ******** · Answer

For motorcycle stuff better ask in this group. But guessing when you enter by road it will ask for the plate number (same as malaysia and singapore) there are other things to do with insurance and stuff as well but check with this group for latest info on that

Frank ********** · Answer

TDAC is an arrival card, not a visa.

Thaimer ****** · Answer

There’s no any extension limitation for actual visa

How long does it typically take to process a multiple entry visa to Thailand for travel?

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