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What is the fastest turnaround time for obtaining a tourist visa to Thailand online from the USA?
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Mar 14, 2024
2 years ago
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ORIGINAL POSTERFasted turn around you've seen for getting a tourist visa online (from USA)?
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The turnaround time for obtaining a tourist visa to Thailand online from the USA varies by consulate. Experiences shared indicate that while some applicants in Los Angeles received their visa in as little as 4 hours, others reported times ranging from 10 to 15 days. In New York, one individual received approval in about an hour. Overall, the processing time often depends on which consulate is handling the application, and many users have noted that once you are in the system, the process tends to be faster.
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Jon *****
I need to move over to marriage visa, so I need to come on Tourist visa not exempt. I actually think I fucked up my application and might need to come back except and then do a border trip to Cambodia or something.Jon ******
@Jack ***************
this website has good visa info, it's a law firm in Thailand I have not used them been looking for info and came across this good luck 👍Reply to
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Robert ***********
I have never waited more than 48 hours at NY embassy. Usually less than 8 hours and last time got approved and received on a Sunday
Joseph *********
Is this done online, or must you go to a Thai embassy to get a stamp in your passport? Thank you.
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@Jay ******
Thank you. Unfortunately, they will not give me the visa because I'm not in the US.Reply to
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@Joseph ********
everything is done online. Once approved, your consulate that services your paperwork emails you the visa paperwork which you present to immigration in Thailand with your boarding pass.Joseph *********
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Jared **********
NY said to apply 30 days in advance (up from 15) and was approved in an hour. That was in nov
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whoa!Reply to
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Christopher ********
4 hours from LA last week.
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in person?Christopher ********
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no. E visa.Reply to
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Samuel ******
Just got a 60 day thru Los Angeles and it took 10 days. But I got one last year and it took 15 days. I think once you're in the system it's fast.
Nick *******
My zone uses Chicago. I am applying in a couple weeks myself. I got mine last year at this time and it was 5 days.
Tom *******
last time was 36 hours using Chicago. Maybe because I had previously done it? All I know is it was fast!
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same here. Got mine in 5 business days.Reply to
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Nick **********
If you are American you can get visa on arrival in Thailand. Good for 30 days. And can extend another 30.
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and that’s a visa exemption, not a visa.😉Nick **********
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yeah visa on arrival....Cee *****
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visa exempt entry means you don’t need a visa to get in. Visa on arrival means if you come from a country where you have to have a visa to get into Thailand, you can buy the visa upon landing.Nick **********
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ok. Thanks my point is if you are American. You don't need to apply for a visa ahead of time.Jack ****************
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thanks, but I specifically want the tourist visa for reasonsReply to
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Stuart *********
Seems to differ depending on the embassy/consulate you have chosen. LA is around 14 days (although I haven’t seen any recent posts from people who’ve applied there).
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