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What is the current processing time for a Thai visa application at the New York embassy?

Thai Visa Visa Processing Times New York Embassy Family Visit Visa Expat Visa Issues

Sep 25, 2025

5 days ago

Ken *******

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Has anyone currently applied for a visa in America through the New York embassy? There are usually short turnaround times. I been waiting  3 weeks and still "processing waiting for approval ". I am applying for 90 day stay with Thai family.

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The user inquired about the visa processing time at the Thai embassy in New York, having been waiting for three weeks for approval of a 90-day visa for visiting family. Community members shared their experiences, mentioning varying approval times from different consulates, potential alternatives like entering with a 60-day exemption followed by a 30-day extension, and advice to reach out via social media for updates.

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Keem ********

I think it’s based on when you book your flight date

2 days ago

Jeff *******

Going on 8 weeks waiting for DTV approval

4 days ago

Keem ********

@Jeff ******

this New York ?

2 days ago

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Keem ********

Robert *****

It's a crap shoot, I've gotten 3 of those same 90 day visas from the consulate in LA and the approval times were 6 days, 14 days and 2 days (working days). No explanation given. But it shouldn't take longer than 14 working days. I think that's they're time limit unless they notify you or ask for additional info.

5 days ago

Brandon ************

Try messaging them on Facebook. Most Thai embassies/consulates respond fairly well there.

5 days ago

Ken *******

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@Brandon ***********

thank you very much. I did do that, but I was getting the same response. In text, that is saying the same thing. If I look it up online on my account still in processing waiting for approval. I did find out that they are just too many visa applications. And only one person who can validate the visa

4 days ago

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Ken *******

Mary **********

We had little success through the Washington office.

5 days ago

Pete ******

Not yet but will be soon. Please let me know if you have difficult or continued delay!

5 days ago

Ken *******

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@Pete *****

i did actually get to talk to somebody at the New York embassy. They said only one person has the authority to validate a visa. They said they are getting about 50. Electronic visa applications per day.

Right now The wait time is about six weeks.

4 days ago

Pete ******

@Ken ******

Thank Ken. This is good to know! I'm in the process of cleaning out the house then listing it. Timing is everything! 😊

4 days ago

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Pete ******

Lynnette *******

Could have entered 60 days exempt and extended 30 days. Unless you really need the "visiting family" option.

5 days ago

Ken *******

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