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How soon should you apply for a NON-O visa before traveling to Thailand?
How soon before your going to Thailand should you apply for a NON O VISA Tia
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The consensus on when to apply for a NON-O visa before traveling to Thailand is to start the application process no less than 30 days before your intended travel date. Many users recommend applying 1 to 2 months in advance to ensure sufficient processing time, as it typically takes anywhere from 2 to 4 weeks for the visa to be approved depending on the embassy. Some users have indicated even longer processing times could occur. It's also noted that the NON-O visa is valid for 90 days after issuance, and it's crucial to consult the Thai embassy or consulate for specific guidance based on your location.
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Thad *******
Atleast 2 months before your travel to Thailand
CDN_trav*********
You should apply within 2-3 months of entry. The visa validity is 90 days from issuance and once you enter you can stay for 90 days after which you'll need an extension
Latrice ********************
I would give it at least 60 days. Mine took over a month
Helmut *********
Embassy confirms to release within 15 working days. I got mine within 7 working days. To be sure you should apply 3 to 4 weeks before travel schedule
Terry *********
no less than a month as the embassies go off working days, which means only 5 per week...
Mick *********
Check the Thai embassy in your country. They’ll have information about the average process time. In uk I applied about a month before travel once I knew my dates. Took about 10 days to come through.
James ********
I was told it would take one to 3 weeks for approval. Took 4 days. YMMV
Robin *******
I applied for mine in April Thai embassy London just before Song Gran, I got it after about 3 or 4 weeks travelled 1st June , so I was 2 months before travel
Craig *****
G’day Alan, I have just received my Non-O, it took a little over three weeks. It was quite easy to do online, no follow up questions, no interviews. I nominated the Sydney Embassy as my closest. Just follow the process on the Thai e-Visa site, hope this helps.
Jenn *********************
I would call immigration or a visa company
I see so much incorrect info on this site I would not trust it
Call and get correct information
I see so much incorrect info on this site I would not trust it
Call and get correct information
Graham ******
@Jenn ********************
Such as you are posting because Immigration do not issue visas to enter Thailand, Embassies do ;)
Yi *****
Non-O or Non-OA, do they not make a difference for you? I believe Non-O has no insurance requirements, but one can only apply for Non-OA if applying outside of Thailand.
Andy ********
Yi Guo bad advice I am afraid. You can get a Non Immigrant O at the vast majority if not all Consulates (apply online of course). Certainly all European, North America and Australian Consulates.
Yi *****
Andy Oswald Good to know. I was wondering how to open a bank account when I do move to Thailand.
Matteo ***********
Graham Seal I've just got denied today to open a bank account (saving account) with Krungsri bank having the exact same documents you listed. They told me they want a declaration of me being resident in the country from the consulate / embassy where I'm from (Italy). That's not even the first time I hear that though. So I got denied, what should I do in your opinion?
Graham ******
Yi Guo You use your Non-O visa entry, a residence certificate from Immigration and a Thai sim registered to your passport.
John ********
Yi Guo not true
Alan *****
OPI think you can apply for the Non O from your home country
Jay ***********
No less than 30 days I get mine out of Chicago consulate every year it take 2-3 weeks minimum
Natalie *****************
I’m not sure if this is a loud or not just delete it if it’s not allowed but I am a travel agent independent and I have a client who is coming to Thailand December or January and they are wanting me to book some excursions. What are some of the favorite places to go and things to do while in Thailand? They will have two weeks and then they’ll return to the US and would I be able to book those excursions for them or would it be better for them to book after they get to Thailand?
FriendlyP**********
Natalie Holloway-Hirsch what ???
Start your own post surely 🤷♂️
Start your own post surely 🤷♂️
Alan *****
OPBook when you get there
Phil ******
Two months is good Alan Bow
Dean *********
My Non 0 process took a total of 4 weeks
Marianne ********
Your Embassy should have some information about what the estimated processing time is.
But your visa will be valid for 90 days after it is approved, and you will be stamped in for 90 days regardless of how long is left on your visa validity.
Now, most Embassies will just flat out reject your application if you apply more than 3 months ahead of time.
So... 1-2 months before the intended travel-date, is my recommendation.
Gives you some leeway both ways.
But your visa will be valid for 90 days after it is approved, and you will be stamped in for 90 days regardless of how long is left on your visa validity.
Now, most Embassies will just flat out reject your application if you apply more than 3 months ahead of time.
So... 1-2 months before the intended travel-date, is my recommendation.
Gives you some leeway both ways.
Thomas ******
As soon as possible
Tom *******
At least a month to be sure then will be issued just before flying to Thailand
Rory *********
You all incorrect, prove me wrong
Paul ***************
Rory Cameron lay off the wacky backy 🤣
Rory *********
Paul van Rijswijk correct
Marianne ********
Rory Cameron What are you even on about?
Alan *****
OPMy thoughts exactly 😂😂😂
Rory *********
Jesus ,are these coward cowboys going to approve
Rory *********
When approved
MemorableRa***********
I’d definitely do it 30 days before. Ours from the uk took about 3 weeks last year
Jenn *********************
MemorableRaspberry6974 does not last a year - last 90 days - then the second time you can renew it at immigration for a year
Aarif *********
MemorableRaspberry6974 did you get called in for an interview?
MemorableRa***********
Aarif Meghani no
FriendlyP**********
Can you apply once you are in Thailand when on
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day tourist entry ?
Steven ********
FriendlyPenguin2298 No for a Non O must be applied for outside the country. I just got one from Vientiane and it took a week
Graham ******
Steven Barker a Non-O visa can be obtained inside Thailand if you have a Thai bank account
Henri **********
Non-O one year extension can be done in Thailand. But first need done 90 days Non-O outside of Thailand.
FriendlyP**********
Steven Barker 👍🏼
Marianne ********
FriendlyPenguin2298 Only if you have a Thai bank-account already or use a stupidly expensive agent.
Scott **********
Marianne Holmen I have a bank account and I use an agent. It’s convenient for me. $$ well spent.
Vagn ***********
By the Thai Embassy it takes more than 14 days
John **********
A Non-O visa is valid to enter Thailand for 90 days from the date of issue and once you enter you get stamped in for 90 days. I'd apply say 60 days before you intend to travel
Paul *******
@John *********
It took over 8 weeks for my Non-O to process in the US. I was told initially 2-4 weeks.
Give yourself some extra time.
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