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Is it possible for a Thai visa to be processed and ready for collection on the same day it arrives at the embassy?

Dec 31, 2020
5 years ago
Istvan *********
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Hi All!

I have an interesting question. It is possible my Visa was processed on the same day when it arrived in the embassy? My passport arrived yesterday around 11 a.m. and I checked my status for fun today and it says Ready for collection... Or if it was processed this fast mean wasn't accepted?? Sorry for the stupid question, but the embassy website says because of the high demand the process takes 7-10 days....

Anyway, if is any reason not accepted they send you an e-mail or anything or just sending back your passport??
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A user inquired whether their Thai visa could have been processed on the same day it arrived at the embassy, noting that their passport status indicated it was ready for collection the very next day. Several commenters shared their experiences with quick processing times, indicating that same-day turnaround for visas is indeed possible, especially if the application was already accepted and paid for online before submission.
Terry ********
It should be fast as it has already been 'processed', accepted and paid for online. When sent in it is literally just to be 'Rubber stamped'.
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Terary **********
In Brisbane they turned around my passport with visa same day. I was a walk-in. Also there was only one other customer in the office. So to answer your question - yes it is possible. Did it happen in your case - obviously I don't know
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Giorgio ******
Lucky you !!๐Ÿ˜‰
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David *******
Yours was the only one being processed!
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Istvan *********
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@David ******
that's will be interesting.. ๐Ÿ˜
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David *******
@Istvan ********
I am in Qatar at the moment and the Embassy is also turning the applications around in a day...nobody traveling to Thailand or certainly very few!
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David ****************
ask the embassy
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Istvan *********
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@David ***************
yes when they closed ๐Ÿค”
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Jared **********
My embassy got my visa at 10am and it was already being tracked on the way home at 3:30 the same day, think they are just being safe with how long it takes and possible holidays
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Mat ************
Mine arrived at 11.30am yesterday and said it was being processed by 2pm then soon after it changed to ready for collection so seamed pretty fast to me too
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Istvan *********
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@Mat ***********
Same embassy? London? Because in this case its a pretty good news
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Mat ************
@Istvan ********
yes London
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