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What is the typical processing time for a Non O visa application at the Canberra embassy?

Oct 2, 2025
6 days ago
Jeremy ******
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Hi,Does anyone currently have a Non O application with Canberra embassy. Mi e has sat at waiting approval for nearly 18 days.Sent an email and just received a standard reply saying turnaround is 10 business days.

TIA
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TLDR : Answer Summary
A user reported waiting nearly 18 days for a Non O visa application approval from the Thai embassy in Canberra, which normally has a turnaround of 10 business days. Shortly after posting, they received their visa grant email, indicating the wait time can sometimes be around 14 business days.
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Jeremy ******
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Murphy's Law. Got my Visa grant email 10 minutes after posting this. So the answer is 14 business days ๐Ÿคฃ
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