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What are the new processing times for Thai visas after the implementation of the e-Visa system in October?

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*IMPORTANT* Info from HCMC Embassy.

I emailed the HCMC embassy with some questions. 

They emailed me back with some very important info regarding the processing time.

If you apply before Oct, it will take 2 business days.

If you apply after Oct, it seems it can take 30 days. 

They are implementing a new E-visa system from Oct.

Glad I emailed.

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A user inquired about the response from the HCMC Embassy regarding Thai visa processing times. The embassy confirmed that applications submitted before October will take 2 business days, while those submitted after may take up to 30 days due to the introduction of a new e-visa system. The discussion also includes mentions of other countries implementing similar e-visa systems.

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I've heard they are good too. I'd rather have a few days in HCMC to be honest and I'm going in a couple of weeks.

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Eva *********

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Did you ask them if they still accept a scan of the visa stamp as proof of location? Must be possible otherwise no one besides people who actually live in Vietnam permanently could apply.

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Andi ***********

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That will be acceptable for proof of location or hotel.

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perfect thanks! 🙏

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Tod *********

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Yep, Cambodia and Malaysia are also going to the eVisa online system in Oct as well

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Tim ***********

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I find it interesting that this should be seen as an advancement yet they say it will take 30 days to process through the evisa and 2 days in person...baffling.

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Tod *********

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@Tim **********

SOME consulates on the eVisa system state on their website 4 to 6 week processing time (Thai consulate in Paris for instance)

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