What is the processing time for a visa application at the Thai Embassy in London during busy periods?

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Dec 7, 2024

11 days ago

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I applied on Friday 29th November. I was asked for further documents, one being my e-ticket. So it appears the London Embassy want you to have booked a flight. I fly on 16th December and I am at ‘pending approval’ stage. Feeling a little nervous the DTV won’t come through in time, if approved. Has anyone else applied around the same time and have you been approved?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user has applied for a visa at the London Embassy, currently at the 'pending approval' stage and feeling anxious about receiving their DTV visa in time for their flight on December 16. They mention being asked for additional documents, including an e-ticket. Community members share advice on processing times, with some indicating that embassies may prioritize applications based on departure dates rather than application dates. Users also discuss similar experiences and timelines for approval.

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Sharon *********

Mine had just been approved by the London embassy at 9:40pm. They asked for more documents on Wednesday.

9 days ago

Henrik *****

Check the processing time at the Embassy website, and have in mind that this is the busiest time of year, so the average time may not be enough.

Furthermore some Embassies process visa’s by departure date, not date applyed.

The the visa will be approved few days before departure.

Every request for additional documents, may reset time to 0.

11 days ago

Debbie ********

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@Henrik ****

Thank you Henrik.

11 days ago

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Debbie ********

Chris ***********

I'm in same position,

They wanted flight info, so booked for 9th December

Additional documents were sent on 20th November

Still awaiting approval

11 days ago

Debbie ********

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@Chris **********

guess you’re more worried than I am then! I guess you will get your flight to Thailand on 9th and work it out from there?

11 days ago

Chris ***********

@Debbie *******

worst case do 60 days then boarder bounce to activate it.

10 days ago

Debbie ********

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@Chris **********

I was thinking that. I booked a return to uk in May for a wedding but may need to book another flight to show intention to leave within 60 days? I hope you get your email tomorrow. Let me know how you get on

10 days ago

Chris ***********

@Debbie *******

got my email with visas mine and kids

2203 on a Sunday evening.

Wife's will be delayed as we are having the wedding certificate translated

9 days ago

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Chris ***********

John **********

10 working days processing time from the time you supplied the additional information

11 days ago

Debbie ********

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