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What is the processing time for a visa application at the Thai Embassy in London during busy periods?
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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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.
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.
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.
Debbie ********
OP@Henrik ****
Thank you Henrik.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
They wanted flight info, so booked for 9th December
Additional documents were sent on 20th November
Still awaiting approval
Debbie ********
OP@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?Chris ***********
@Debbie *******
worst case do 60 days then boarder bounce to activate it.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
Debbie ********
OP@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
John **********
10 working days processing time from the time you supplied the additional information
Debbie ********
OP@John *********
with the two Thai pubic holidays I might not get it on time in that case. 🙆♀️Activity
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