Answered3 years ago
Is it possible to activate a 60-day E-visa after arriving in Thailand on a 30-day tourist visa?
Hey everyone, if you arrive on a 30 day tourist visa but have applied for an E-visa(tourist 60 days) 4 weeks ago and still haven’t arrived, will the e visa be ok to use once approved?
Answer summary
If you arrive in Thailand on a 30-day tourist visa and have also applied for a 60-day E-visa, that E-visa cannot be activated while you are inside Thailand. It remains valid for 90 days from the date of issuance, during which you can exit and re-enter Thailand to obtain the 60-day visa stamp. Many users shared their experiences with E-visa processing times, emphasizing that the visa is typically issued closer to the departure date, causing some to suggest early application to avoid delays.
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Aake **********
Tourist visa is 60 days with the possibility of extension for another 30 days with imigration
Jo **********
Never heard of a 30 day tourist visa.
Bonnie *********
@Jo *********
You know very well what he means.Paul ********
Check your Spam box ??20+ working days is to long
Henrik *****
No it is not, when the departure date is far into the future.
When processed is depending on deperturedate, not date applyed.
Can apply 3 month before departure, but then you may have to wait 2 ½ month to get the touristvisa.
When processed is depending on deperturedate, not date applyed.
Can apply 3 month before departure, but then you may have to wait 2 ½ month to get the touristvisa.
Ricky ******
@Henrik ****
Not my experience applying a few times through London for a 60 day visa. Even applying a couple of months ahead, approved within 10 days.
Joyce ********
Applied for mine and hubby's 6 days ago, just got them today, London
Dennis ***********
@Joyce *******
OTTAWA Embassy Canada apply 4-6 weeks ahead of flight departure,you will be lucky to get confirmation.it a nightmareBonnie *********
@Dennis **********
Sounds easier than Washington DC (avoid at all costs).Dennis ***********
@Bonnie ********
I’m in the process Non O/ 1 yr extension.No more Embassy nightmare and added cost(flights canceled rebooking ending up with extended layover $$$.Bonnie *********
@Dennis **********
I’ve got my Non-O. I don’t have to deal with them again.Dennis ***********
@Bonnie ********
I believe the E-Visa system online application Embassy’s needs a major overhaul and every page of passport requirements need to be streamlined and simplified.jmo
Harry ***********
OP@Joyce *******
yes I just got mine in the last 30 mins so all good 😊Bonnie *********
@Harry **********
I once got mine while in Narita awaiting my final flight.Henrik *****
When are you travelling ?
To the benefit of the traveller, they proces tourist visa by departure date (NOT date applyed ), so you get the visa 1-2 weeks before departure.
To the benefit of the traveller, they proces tourist visa by departure date (NOT date applyed ), so you get the visa 1-2 weeks before departure.
Nigel **********
@Henrik ****
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Nigel **********
Applied for mine
London
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got it *****
London
Damo ***********
@Nigel *********
🦸♂️🦸♂️
Brandon ************
You cannot activate a tourist visa inside the country. Your visa will be valid for 90 days from the day it's issued. You have those 90 days to leave Thailand and return and get your 60 day tourist visa stamp.
Harry ***********
OP@Brandon ***********
on so u would need to do a border run?Brandon ************
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