What is the visa processing time for a 60-day tourist visa from the UK to Thailand?

Jul 6, 2023
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Phyu ************
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Hello Good morning!

I would like to know the visa processing time for 60 days tourist visa, applying from the UK, before I book a flight. I will be grateful ๐Ÿ™ if anyone can share recent experience/advise. Many thanks ๐Ÿ˜Š
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The visa processing time for a 60-day tourist visa applied from the UK generally takes between 2 to 3 business days when using the online e-visa application through the Royal Thai Embassy in London. It is recommended to submit the visa application along with a booked flight to avoid complications. Recent experiences indicate that the application process is efficient, and applicants have received approvals within a week.
Steve *******
I've used the e-visa a number of times in the past and every time it's taken 2-3 days. Very good service.
Simon *********
@Steve ******
maybe you can help me mate do you know what they want me to upload when they ask for an invitation from a Thai national for the 60 day tourist visa I'm a bit confused on that
Marc *********
@Simon ********
get your partner to write a small invitation letter.

I uploaded my marriage certificate In its place & was still approved.
Simon *********
@Marc ****
thanks but I haven't got a partner there. Someone else has helped me saying it was my hotel reservation I had to upload again
Phyu ************
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Thomas *********
I've personally been through the process. The Royal Thai Embassy team are absolutely amazing. I filled in my application on their online portal. I applied for a Non-O and married to a Thai with daughter. This was time frame.

Sunday: scanned the documents needed in JPEG format. My UK Passport, 2 passport photos, wife's Thai ID, 1 bank statement account showing over 10,000GBP. By scanning these before you start your application makes the process very easy.

I filled the application in Sunday afternoon, uploaded the documents needed above and made my payment 1,900THB. I double checked my application and sent.

Wednesday: my application was approved

Saturday: I received my Certificate of Entry. Via email.

Sunday: We booked our flights to BKK 'one way' Thai Airways.

The reason why you book the flights after is because a lot of people get turned down. Why I don't know there is no police check required when applying in London.

Been here in Thailand for 3 years. Best move I've made. The inflation that as hit the west. We have not felt here. Just so nice living in a country where we don't care about politicians or political views.

There's a lot of us nomads and expats that meet up in Peaky Blinders, Pattaya for lunch. Best restaurant in the area.

Good luck.
Brandon ************
@Thomas ********
almost no one gets rejected for a tourist visa. You either qualify or you don't and you should know well in advance. Also things have changed a lot since the certificate of entry days.
Thomas *********
@Brandon ***********
you would be surprised how many people get rejected. Hope life is treating you well in the States.

As for Certification of Entry I clearly state this is my journey.
Phyu ************
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@Thomas ********
many thanks.
Thomas *********
@Phyu ***********
you are very welcome. Just remember processes do change and this was my experience. I hope the email address comes in useful. Safe travels
Brandon ************
Tourist visa at the London embassy via e-visa is 2-3 business days normality.

Part of the application requires you to submit your booked flight.
Phyu ************
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