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Is it normal to wait 4-5 working days for a visa application response from Thai embassies?

Jun 4, 2025
a year ago
Hi Guys, normal ? it's been 4-5 working days (not including local national holidays) :/
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The discussion revolves around the waiting times for visa applications at various Thai embassies, with users sharing experiences of delays that range from several days to multiple weeks. Participants express frustration and concern over the processing times, especially given local and national holidays that may affect responses. They encourage each other to be patient and share informal updates.
Frederik **********************
Had a request for more doc on the 2nd. Applied 25th.
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im sure u’ll get it real soon then! I applied 27th, still pending document check now
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Frederik **********************
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hopefully 😗
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Same
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Be patient. Imagine the number of applications they get each single day... 4-5 days for a 5 years visa is nothing much.
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I've been waiting for Paris for three weeks now. I submitted my application on the 15th and am still waiting for my documents to be verified. It takes forever in France.
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2 months ! wow
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Dnatjugweme ************
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Yes, very long, I almost forgot about my application in the end. That's why I had to smile when I read your question. ;)
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In Paris, it takes up to a month, it could be worse. Mine took more than 2 months.
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Désolé d'entendre cela ... est-ce normal 3 semaines ? pt être tu peux les appeler pr checker
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I didn't even receive a confirmation email when I submitted my application. I contacted them a week after submitting the application, and they told me that it had been registered and that I had to wait.

I'll contact them again next week if I still haven't heard anything. In Paris, it has a reputation for taking a long time, and with the public holidays in May, it's delayed even further.
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Paul *********
Look at my report lol
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Mehdi ******************
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Same here in Hanoi but I know that Monday and Tuesday wear day off in Thailand

I hope we get an answer soon 🤞🤞🤞
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Anonymous participant 438 💪🏻🙌🏻
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Dca *****
For the Thai Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, it has been 10 Working Days since December 2024

and, note the following Holidays for the Thai Embassy in Jakarta this week:

Tuesday, 03 June 2025:

Birthday Anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana

Thai National Holiday

Friday, 06 June 2025:

Idul Adha

Indonesian National Holiday

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@Dca ****
what an amazing feedback thx !
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Genevieve ****
Same here. Do keep us posted 🙏🏼
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@Genevieve ***
Sure will do !
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Same for the business visa applied in Hanoi as well. I applied on the exact same day. Hopefully, there will be an update either later today or tomorrow.
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Mehdi ******************
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Anonymous participant 661 Best of luck ! pray for you
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Anonymous ******************
@Mehdi *****************
thank you! All the best to you as well.
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Anonymous ******************
Same here :/
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