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What are the current challenges and recommendations for obtaining a Thailand Non-O visa from the U.S.?
Just FYI to Americans in the Northeast, the NYC consulate appears to be very backed up with visa applications so I'd strongly recommend applying early and triple checking things before clicking submit. I applied for a 90 day non 0 retirement visa on September 15 and was finally approved *today while literally on the plane to Thailand.* The immigration officer accepted the PDF version of it on my phone as I had nowhere to print it out.
Would have been pretty funny if I hadn't checked my email upon landing.
Would have been pretty funny if I hadn't checked my email upon landing.
Answer summary
The processing times for visa applications at the Thai consulate in NYC are currently experiencing delays. An individual who applied for a 90-day Non-O retirement visa on September 15 reported receiving approval just before their flight to Thailand, indicating significant backlog issues. It is recommended that applicants file their visa applications 6-8 weeks before their intended travel date. While one can enter Thailand on a 60-day visa exemption, it's advisable to have the Non-O visa approved before arrival to avoid complications.
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TG *********
I applied through Washington DC Thai embassy ( servicing Alabama) on
Non O family based.
*****
approved today ****
.Non O family based.
Brandon ************
Some embassies purposefully hold applications until closer to the travel date indicated on the application.
Jan ******************
It’s best to apply 6–8 weeks before you leave — no need to wait until the last minute. If you hadn’t received your visa before passing through immigration, you could still enter on a 60-day visa exemption and done a border run later to activate your Non-O visa.
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