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

60-day tourist visa visa processing time Thailand visa UK to Thailand visa application experience e-visa

Phyu ************

asked Jul 6, 2023

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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 🙏 if anyone can share recent experience/advise. Many thanks 😊

Answer summary

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.

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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.

3 years ago

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

3 years ago

Marc *********

@Simon ********

get your partner to write a small invitation letter.

I uploaded my marriage certificate In its place & was still approved.

3 years ago

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

3 years ago

Phyu ************

@Steve ******

thanks

3 years ago

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.

3 years ago

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.

3 years ago

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 ************

many thanks.

Thomas *********

you are very welcome. Just remember processes do change and this was my experience. I hope the email address comes in useful. Safe travels

3 years ago

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.

3 years ago