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What is the typical turnaround time for a Thai E-Visa application and do I need to send anything to the consulate?

Nov 1, 2021
4 years ago
Logan *******
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Update*** I got my Visa today after (Wednesday) submitting it Monday. Pretty fast!

Good luck everyone!

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Just submitted my Thai E-Visa last night. Does anyone know the typical turnaround time? Also, will I need to physically send anything to my local consulate or is it all covered by the e-visa now? Thanks
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The original post inquired about the typical turnaround time for a Thai E-Visa after submitting the application, and whether physical documents needed to be sent to the consulate. The user reported receiving their visa in just two days after submission. Comments from others indicate varying timelines, with some experiencing approvals over weekends or within a few days, while others noted potential delays and issues with payment for the E-Visa.
Donna **********
Washington DC approved my whole family, except me in a bit over a week. They told me to wait the process and that the process normally is 15 days and there is a line ahead of me. My process number was first before my families. I had to cancel mine and landed and go the 30 day.
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Michael ********
Previous comments people have had there e visas issued between 24 hrs and 4 days
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Jonathan ********
also, does anyone know if it's normal when you check your submitted e-visa application for it to say 'pending payment' rather than 'processing'? thanks
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Logan *******
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@Jonathan *******
it declined my discover card twice so I had to use a different one. I never have problems with that card
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Logan *******
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John *********
Do you apply for e,visa first then the thai pass, I am new to this too
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@John ********
Yep. Visa first.
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John *********
I have always gone on visa on entry. This time I want to do 60 days , thanks in advance 👏
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Jo ****
Got a company doing it for me and no.updstes re progress yet.
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Michael ********
@Jo ***
just out of interest how much are they charging for that ?
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@Michael *******
4400. But I've read some are cheaper.
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Robert ***********
New York embassy got me mine over a weekend. Filed Friday got it Monday.
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Jared **********
I just got my visa this morning
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Logan *******
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@Jared *********
thanks for getting back! Gave me some hope. How do you get it? Is it something physical or digital?
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Robert ***********
@Logan ******
Its a digital download.
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Logan *******
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@Robert **********
awesome, thanks!
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Jared **********
@Logan ******
I got an email saying it was approved, I assume when I log in I will have a page I can print out with QR code
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Logan *******
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@Robert **********
awesome, that's the one I'm using! Thanks! Any other paperwork other than Thai Pass?
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Robert ***********
@Logan ******
I came in under Phuket Sandbox and COE. Can't answer for Thai Pass. Its still going through its Beta phase.
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@Robert **********
I filed I think Wednesday at NY and nothing yet....but at least some are timely
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