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What is the best embassy for applying for a Non-O visa for Thailand?

Karl **********************
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What is the best nearby embassy to go to when initially applying for the non-o visa ?

Thanks,

Kris
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The discussion revolves around the application process for the Non-O visa, focusing on the best embassy to approach. Several participants share their experiences applying for visas through different embassies, notably the UAE and HCMC, Vietnam. They talk about expected waiting times and document requirements. The consensus suggests that applying from the UAE may result in faster processing.
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Antroid ******
Antroid ******
The same here. Applied for a spouses DTV visa on 13 Aug, still no changes and remains "Pending Document Check"
Antroid ******
Antroid ******
just changed to "Pending Approval"
Salem *********
Salem *********
U can apply from uae they are fastest embassy across the world apply on Monday and u will get it within same week even if u left uae and u still have valid emirates id u can apply anywhere from the world
Ali **********
Ali **********
@Salem ********
I appreciate the response but very saddened by the info haha

I thought they have a way of knowing we are not in the country we are applying from like IP addresses or through your Thai airport entries or something of the sort.

If we don’t get a response this week, I’m thinking I’ll definitely try the Dubai out of country option. I wonder if I can while still having my Vietnam application open, will have to see.
Za *******
Za *******
The application process takes about 4 weeks in average, you should have researched that and plan accordingly. I just don’t understand why some people think if they call or email the Embassy they will process their application faster just because some applicants are not in mood to wait just like anyone else. 🙄
Ali **********
Ali **********
@Za ******
I did actually do a lot of research and just went through the experience of getting my own approved.

The dependent applications at HCMC, you can go through this group, their website and multiple other online sources and get no mention of a 4 week waiting time.

The average for dependants is about
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business days in HCMC.

My post seems to have angered you for some reason, hope your day gets better!
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
Didnt you know it takes 2-4 weeks after submission from HCMC to get the visa result?
Ali **********
Ali **********
Anonymous participant 104 from my research it’s been
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business days for dependents through HCMC but maybe I missed examples that described waiting 4 weeks+
Ali **********
Ali **********
Thanks for the info! Out of curiosity, what kind of docs did they request when they finally got in touch?

(Guess should be planning at least another week)
DrivenL********
DrivenL********
@Ali *********
* Full passport photos – all pages, including blank pages, two facing pages per photo.

* Proof of current location in Vietnam – visa, flight tickets, hotel bookings/receipts, etc.

* Monthly living expenses.

* Plans in Thailand – activities, intended length of stay, and how living expenses will be covered.

* Work activities and day-to-day responsibilities, with supporting documents/examples.

* Business information – remote operations, company size, structure, and key activities.

* Company profile – history, vision, mission, products, and achievements.
Ali **********
Ali **********
DrivenLlama9381 thanks for the quick response!

I had to submit all this under my application, I’m hoping they don’t have to many requests under my wife’s app but who knows.
DrivenL********
DrivenL********
I waited 12 days with no changes, and then the status suddenly switched to "additional documents required." I submitted everything last Friday, August 21st, and it is still showing as pending documents.

(HCMC)

Also, all the additional documents they requested had already been submitted with the main application, and they are asking for them again.

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