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How long does visa approval typically take in Thailand?
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Mar 16, 2026
a month ago
Svenja ********
ORIGINAL POSTERWhat you guys think, how long can the approval take? Normaly should be these days rigrh?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The duration for visa approval in Thailand can vary. Many users report an approval time ranging from 5 to 15 business days, with specific experiences indicating 9 business days for some applicants. The approval timeline can be extended if additional documents are requested. As of now, the discussion revolves around personal experiences and the types of applications being processed.
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What documents do they request from you?
Brennen ****
8-15 days - took 9 business days for me plus the two weekends
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ORIGINAL POSTERBrennen Le i approved today
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Svenja Müller congrats 🎊
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John **********
What visa did you apply for?
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Probably 5-10 working days but can be longer if they're busy. Today is only day 5, and if they ask for additional documents the time will resetSvenja ********
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i uploaded already additional documents so now they have everything they ask forJohn **********
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Graham ******
Where are you applying from?
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ORIGINAL POSTERGraham Seal hanoi
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