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What are the best countries to apply for a visa from Thailand with the fastest turnaround time?

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Oct 2, 2024
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Im an American currently living in Thailand. I have all the requirements in order to apply and get approved. What countries are the best to apply from with the fastest turn around time?
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Americans living in Thailand are looking for countries with fast visa application processing times. Many favor Taipei for its same-day approval and next-day pickup. Others share experiences, suggesting Washington DC takes about three weeks. Conversely, Vientiane, Laos is warned against due to long waiting times compared to Savannakhet. Jakarta is also mentioned as a good option, despite varied experiences in the region.
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Stephen ********
I’ve heard Jakarta is good, so am heading there in a week or two
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vietnam and Cambodia have switched to evisa, which as far as I understand is locals only, but could test on the evisa site. Taipei people are also saying is good, I just want to check out Jakarta anyway.

I’ve read a good article on laos. People are saying it’s bad, which I think is because so many people are applying. But it has a good setup with photo copiers etc. And can just book again if the first falls through. But not as good feedback as Jakarta and Taipei.
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Not VIETENE LAOS, ITS TERRIBLE.

I'm heading to Savannahkhet where I already got a appointment in one day vs 25 days in Vietene
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@Ron *******
 you have to check the vientiane booking calendar EVERY day because they add appointments all the time and you might snap one this week

BUT you're correct, Vientiane is far busier than Savannakhet 🙂
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@Tod ********
 right but Im a little to impatient and to mobile for that another 400 baht and I'm on my way to get tomorrow easy easy or sit in the armpit of asia if not the world Vietene Laos no thanks 😆🙏
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Washington DC. I received the eViss in about 3 weeks.
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@Shawn ************
 when did you apply?
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@Anita *******
 applied on Sep 1 and received the visa on Sep 20
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@Shawn ************
 OK so that’s pretty recent. Thank you.
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@Anita *******
 I believe there was a 1 week delay when Thailand announced a clarification to the requirements, otherwise, it probably would have been 2 weeks like others experience before I submitted an application.
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 That's a very lengthy processing time.
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@Paul ******
 not an issue for me.
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@Shawn ************
 Yeah, I guess it's fine if you're living in the country you apply in and aren't in any rush to travel to Thailand.
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@Paul ******
 I always plan in advance.
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Andi ***********
Taipei, same day approval, next day pick up
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@Andi **********
 Hello Andi, should I just email the Taipei Thai consulate?
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@Luis *****
 If you have questions, they will reply.
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@Andi **********
 thanks, I sent one to
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will wait for reply.
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@Luis *****
 That is the general email. For the DTV it is
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@Andi **********
 thank you very much 🙏🙏🙏
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Elliott *********
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What are the requirements? I have heard they are different in every country.
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 you have to rub your Tummy & pat your head & then switch hands & do in clockwise direction...

😎🙏🏽
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Wow, see I didn’t even know there are options. I’m trying to get the 5 year multiple entry visa.
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@Elliott ********
 Workcation, Medical or Cultural activity(soft Power) are the 3 options for the DTV
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@Elliott ********
 Which DTV option are you applying for? There are a lot of posts detailing what they gave to Taipei for the workcation option and also Taipei office is very responsive to emails.
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@Elliott ********
 You cannot search it and prefer random answer from internet?
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Elliott *********
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i trust people going through the process more than I trust an internet article
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John **********
Taipei seems to be coming out as a favourite at the moment
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