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What is the typical processing time for Thai visa applications from the London embassy?

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Nov 12, 2025

6 months ago

Anonymous *************

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4/5 Weeks for DTV application from London embassy?!

Hi guys, after waiting ages, I managed to get through to the Thai embassy in London via phone call. 

After asking a few questions about the Visa, I finished by asking how long processing would take expecting her to say a few days or a week or two tops. 

But instead, she said it would be about 4-5 weeks! I wasn’t expecting that. I told her I’ve heard of people getting it within a few days online. But her answer didn’t change.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The Thai embassy in London indicates that the processing time for a DTV visa application is approximately 4-5 weeks, which was unexpected for many who anticipated a quicker turnaround. Community members have shared varying experiences, with some having received their visas in as little as 2 to 3 weeks, while others are still pending after 4 weeks. The longer processing times may be influenced by an increase in applications and upcoming holiday seasons, and officials likely suggest longer timeframes to prevent frustration if delays occur.

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Sarah *******

I applied for an Ed visa from UK for Thailand… been waiting 4 weeks now..still “pending “😕

6 months ago

Ian **********

I did mine in September and it took 3 weeks from London

6 months ago

Marianne ********

They will always give their formal stance on this.

I was in Vientiane, Laos for a regular Non-O application last week, they said 5-10 days and was quite adamant about it.

I got it at 5pm the day after I submitted my documentation and paid.

The idea is probably that if it does take a long time, people are prepared for it and won't get angry that they were told a shorter time.

If it doesn't take a long time, people will be pleasantly surprised because they were told it would be longer.

6 months ago

Alan ******

Mine was nearly 4 weeks

6 months ago

John *******

I believe that is their formal stance, which probably is the same as what is written on their website. In reality, it might be much quicker.

6 months ago

Anonymous ******************

Also, holiday season coming up too

6 months ago

AllSabaai ******

The last time we applied for a client in Thai embassy in London was April and it took 2 weeks then get the visa.

Maybe due to more applications now time can stretch... or maybe she is giving the flexibility to the system so you won't annoy them hy calling or coming every 3 days... so if you got the visa before time she said, . You will feel super happy... and if delay then ( you have been informed)

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