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What is the average processing time for a DTV Freelancer visa in the UK?

DTV Freelancer Visa Visa Application Process Visa Processing Time Thailand Immigration Travel Information Thai Embassy London

Sep 12, 2025

6 days ago

Anonymous *************

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Good afternoon, 

I am currently applying for my DTV (Freelancer) visa from the UK, via the Thai Embassy in London.

I am at the third section where I must provide travel information-this includes my intended date of departure from here.

I cannot complete this section as I have not bought a flight yet, as I am not sure how long the visa will take to process.

I was planning on booking a ticket to leave the UK two weeks from today, but i am hesitant to do so until I know how long my visa will potentially take to process.

Can anyone advise me the average time it takes to process one of these visa's? 

-Then I can book a flight and complete this section of the application. 

Thank you kindly.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user is applying for a DTV (Freelancer) visa from the UK and is uncertain about how long the visa processing will take, therefore hesitating to book a flight. Commenters share their experiences, noting that processing times can vary, with some receiving their visas in as little as 5 days while advising on providing intended travel dates even without a purchased ticket. Flexible flight options are also suggested to accommodate any delays.

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Fiadh *****************

I had mine turned around in 5 days

4 days ago

Anonymous ******************

I bought a flexible ticket for a few hundred quid more so that I could change the date if I needed to.

4 days ago

Jon ********

I just put my intended dates, they asked for proof of flight, so then I booked it (different dates to what I had told them). Then got accepted.

5 days ago

Wannikea *********

Intended or proposed dates and flight, you aren't under any obligation

5 days ago

Anonymous ******************

I put 179 days from intended arrival date and then went onto sky scanner and found a random flight number!

Lots of reports from Londom saying it was completed within a week.. it just depends if they ask for additional documents and how quickly you can gather additional documents!

For example I was asked to have stamped copies of my bank statements so had to physically go into the bank and get this sorted!

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