What is the typical processing time for a 60-day Tourist Visa through the new E-visa system in Thailand?

Dec 17, 2024
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Eli **********
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Afternoon all, with the new E-visa recently introduced to most countries surrounding Thailand, how many days does it typically take for a 60 day Tourist Visa to be processed?

I have to exit Thailand and come back on an actual tourist visa (not visa exemption) so I can re-apply for the ED visa at Chaeng Watthana afterwards.

(I already had the ED visa before but my university didn't have the documents ready for my 6 months extension and now I have to leave the country and come back again after paying a 5 day overstay fine and getting a temporary 7 day extension).

The Thai E-visa website states it *could* take up to 15 days but I'm doubtful it would actually take that long?

Thinking of going to Kuala Lumpur or Cambodia to lodge the E visa application for tourist visa - does anyone have any recommendations?

Otherwise, a physical appointment at the Thai embassy in Vientiane, Laos may be a faster option?
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The user is inquiring about the typical processing time for a 60-day Tourist Visa under Thailand's new E-visa system, expressing concern over the possibility of a 15-day wait as stated on the Thai E-visa website. The user needs to exit Thailand for a visa reapplication process and is contemplating travel to Kuala Lumpur or Cambodia for this purpose, while also considering the option of a physical appointment at the Thai embassy in Vientiane, Laos.
T ******
Better to apply ED Visa in your home country.
Stuart *********
I’ll let others comment on time for KL or Cambodia to process.

Just to say that as of Jan 1st Laos embassies and consulates switch to e-visa too and there are no appointments available before then for walk in anymore.
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