What is the current processing time for a Thai tourist visa at the DC embassy/consulate?

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Aug 11, 2023

a year ago

Cliff *********

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The comments discuss the processing time for a Thai tourist visa at the Washington DC embassy/consulate, which is stated to be 5 days. There is also a mention of confusion regarding whether the 60-day tourist visa can be applied for outside of one's home country. Additionally, some comments express opinions on the lengthy processing time compared to other countries.

Paul *******

Why it ever took 14 days is beyond me. Even 7 days is way too long. Every other country can issue a tourist visa in 2-3 day tops. Even "paranoid" countries like Myanmar with bad relations with western countries.

a year ago

Manfred **********

"for all nationalities"?

Really, I thought tourist visa 60 days can only be applied for while being physically present in your own country? When did they loosen the requirement?

a year ago

Steve *******

@Manfred *********

All nationalities residing in the US.

a year ago

Terry ********

@Manfred *********

you do it online now.

a year ago

Manfred **********

@Terry *******

of course, but you need to submit all immi stamps of the last 12 months....

a year ago

Terry ********

@Manfred *********

I’m not understanding you. I was replying to your statement that you thought you “had to be physically present in your own country”.

a year ago

Manfred **********

@Terry *******

for example, as a German in the Philippines, I cannot apply for the 60day visa. I need to be in Germany to be allowed to apply.

So I am surprised that the Thai Embassy in USA accepts applications from non-US citizens

a year ago

Terry ********

@Manfred *********

I think you may have been misinformed. For example, I’m American. If I were in Vietnam for a month and decided I wanted to see Thailand for a few months next, it would be ridiculous to require me to fly all the way back to the states just to apply for a 60 day tourist visa. If it were true, Thailand would lose a huge amount of tourists who want to travel around the region.

a year ago

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Terry ********

John ********

The DC embassy/consulate is 5 days

a year ago

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John ********

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