What is the typical turnaround time for an O-A long stay visa from the Thai consulate in Los Angeles?

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Oct 5, 2018

6 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi just a quick question. Some here have gone to the consulate in Los Angeles for an O-A long stay visa. Assuming I submit everything they're asking for, what's the turnaround time? How long, in anyone's experience here, is the request under consideration (or whatever they're doing etc..)?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The turnaround time for processing an O-A long stay visa at the Thai consulate in Los Angeles varies based on the method of submission. Personal submissions typically take around 1 to 2 days, as reported by several users. One person noted that they received their visa the same day they submitted their paperwork, while others indicated a pickup the following day after submission. For those using mail services, feedback suggests a turnaround of approximately 2 weeks.

Eric *********

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I submitted my passport and paperwork to the Thai consulate in Los Angeles this morning and received my O-A visa this afternoon. Thanks for all the help and support I got here in this group - currently celebrating.

6 years ago

Tod *********

make sure when you enter thailand and stamp in that you check to see they gave you a year when they stamped you in

6 years ago

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Tod *********

Steve **********

Good luck!

6 years ago

Eric *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks! done in 2 days would be great.

6 years ago

Mary ********

Go in one morning pick up the next day. They check your paperwork before you leave day 1 so you know they have everything they need.

6 years ago

John *****

I was there in person ... it takes two days. Drop the paperwork and the cashier's check in the morning and then go pick up the visa next day. Make sure you double check the pick up time ... there is a time window. Good luck.

6 years ago

Eric *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

I'll actually be there in person, anybody out there done the same? Hoping it takes less than a week..

6 years ago

David ********

Sent mine via Briggs Service. 2day turnaround. U get what u pay for 👍

6 years ago

Karen ***********

And

@Al ******

was super helpful!!! Thx again!

6 years ago

Karen ***********

2 weeks or so. I just got mine from LA last month.

6 years ago

Al *******

I have gotten six non imm o-a multi entry visas over the last seven years through the LA Thai Consulate via USPS. Each time it has taken almost precisely two weeks from the day I mailed the stuff until my passport was back in my hands.

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Al *******

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