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How long does it typically take to process an O-A visa at the Thai embassy in London?

O-A Visa Non-O Visa Visa Processing Time Thai Embassy London Visa Application Requirements

May 15, 2025

2 days ago

John *********

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How long generally does it take to get an O-A visa from the thai embassy in London?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The processing time for an O-A visa at the Thai embassy in London typically ranges from 3 to 5 days, as London is known for its efficiency. However, some applicants report longer processing times depending on circumstances, such as holiday periods. It's worth considering alternatives like the Non-O visa, which has different requirements and may be simpler to obtain.

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John *********

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I don’t understand this on the E-Visa website… what proof of residence? In Thailand or UK?

a day ago

Jean-Claude *********

@John ********

UK. An electricity bill for example.

18 hours ago

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Jean-Claude *********

ณิชาภรณ์ ********

Don't do Non immigrant OA in online.

It's complicated. Just Non O (90 days) then when go to Thailand you can extend to retirement visa 1 year with 800,000฿ in bank.

a day ago

John *********

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@ณิชาภรณ์ *******

i didn’t know there were two types? With the ‘Non O’, i can open a thai bank account and then after 2 months extend based on marriage?

a day ago

John *********

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We were married in BKK. Have all the thai certificates etc.

a day ago

ณิชาภรณ์ ********

@John ********

marriage in Thailand or your country

a day ago

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ณิชาภรณ์ ********

Robin *******

My visa took 15 days from Thai embassy London but that was during song gran

a day ago

Stuart ***********

Are you certain you want the OA visa and not the non O?

The non O requires 800,000 baht in a Thai bank for the first year, but otherwise it's a simpler option as you don't need the criminal checks or the insurance policy from one of only a few companies.

a day ago

John *********

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@Stuart **********

it is the non OA visa. Will immediately open a thai bank and deposit 400,000 THB then after 2 months, apply to extend based on marriage

a day ago

Stuart ***********

@John ********

I am unsure if that will work (not saying it won't). I would ask another question to check it is possible to do this and the moderators will confirm. Good luck.

a day ago

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Stuart ***********

James ******

@Stuart **********

OA Visa sucks, I have one I know

a day ago

Neil ********

@James *****

a non ox. Is this worth it

a day ago

Tony *****

@James *****

hi. What about it sucks in particular. I’m probably going to get Non O but it’s losing money on the 800K currency switch when I could stay in a U.K. account. I would really appreciate your feedback. Thanks

a day ago

Stuart ***********

@James *****

I agree, I have a non o visa🙂

a day ago

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Stuart ***********

Brandon ************

London is generally known as one of the fastest Thai embassies in the world. 3-5 days for most visas.

2 days ago

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Brandon ************