What is the usual waiting time for approval after submitting a Non-O visa application in Thailand?

Mar 16, 2022
3 years ago
Michael ******
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Once I submit my application in Thailand for a O visa what is the usual waiting time for approval ? looking at doing submission in Chon Buri immigration.
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The usual waiting time for approval of an in-country Non-O visa application in Chon Buri is typically around 15 days; however, approval can occur on the same day if all paperwork is in order. Additionally, applicants are required to obtain a medical certificate and a police report, which can be sourced from local medical facilities and police stations, respectively.
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Steve *******
You get the visa the same day you apply if your paperwork/docs are all in order.
Michael ******
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I also beleive I must get a medical certificate and police report, where do I get these ?
Zap **********
I believe they can ask for medical and police clearance but not always necessary probably depends on the immigration office. May want to check with them in case it's not required.
Michael ******
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@Michelle ***********
I will call in and ask, thks
Michael ******
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Applicant must also furnish a Medical Certificate stating they are free of certain diseases/conditions and a Police Report that the applicant has no criminal record.
Benjamin ******
@Michael *****
the police clearance can be acquired by following the instructions at

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Michael ******
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@Benjamin *****
Great info, Thks
Benjamin ******
@Michael *****
a medical certificate can be acquired at the clinics around the Department of Land Transportation. It should cost about 200 THB
Michael ******
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This is what is listed on the expat website
Benjamin ******
@Michael *****
what non-o visa are you trying to acquire and what is your country of passport?
Michael ******
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@Benjamin *****
pre requisite for extension of stay ie. Retirement Aus passport
Benjamin ******
@Michael *****
did you ask the immigration office what they require?
Benjamin ******
If you are approved for the in-country non-o visa, the turnaround time is 15 days for Chonburi, if my memory serves me right.
Steve *******
@Benjamin *****
You need 15 days left on your existing stay to apply(21 days at some Imm Offices). The visa is issued immediately if your paperwork is in order.
Michael ******
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Michael ******
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@Benjamin *****
if you apply it must be done in the last week of my tourist visa so how do I legally stay?
Benjamin ******
@Michael *****
are you getting an extension of stay, or an in-country non-o visa?
Michael ******
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@Benjamin *****
in country o visa
Benjamin ******
@Michael *****
did that immigration office tell you to wait until the last week to apply for an in-country visa?
Michael ******
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@Benjamin *****
I believe that is immigration rule
Benjamin ******
@Michael *****
For Chonburi, to acquire an extension of stay, in some situations, they want a person to go to immigration for the last week of the "ADMITTED TO" stamp. For Chonburi, to acquire an in-country visa, they NEED AT LEAST 15 days remaining on the "ADMITTED TO" stamp. SOME immigration offices require at least 21 days.

You can contact them at

Chonburi Immigration Office Website:
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