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What is the processing time and format for Thai visas applied from Australia?

Nov 22, 2025
5 months ago
Rod **********
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Applied in Canberra/Australia on the 1st of November, and 21 days later I received it... I also think it was because I specified that I was travelling on the 1st of December.

They don't answer their phone too.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
An individual shared their experience of applying for a Thai visa from Canberra, Australia, noting that they received the visa 21 days after application, likely due to specifying a travel date. Comments from other users included inquiries about whether the visa was digital or printed in the passport, discussions on processing times relating to travel dates, and experiences related to dependent visas.
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Mike **********
Completely digital
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Bubba *****
Is it a digital visa or is a page stuck into your passport?
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Anonymous ******************
Absolutely right on both counts
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Lee *******
Yes, they like to issue closer to the time of departure so they give you the maximum amount of time on the visa.
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Paula ********
Applied in sydney for my partner to be a dependent on my DTV on 4 Nov. Still pending and we fly 2 dec
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