What should I do if I haven't received my Certificate of Entry (COE) before my flight from the London embassy?

Oct 22, 2021
3 years ago
Gill *******
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Help !! I applied for my COE on monday and not heard anything from them . They are not answering the phone or emails or even facebook messages . I am supposed to be flying on weds . What do I do ? It's the London embassy
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The user is seeking advice after applying for a Certificate of Entry (COE) at the London embassy but has not received any response. Various commenters share their experiences, suggesting persistence in contacting the embassy, checking spam folders for pre-approval emails, and noting that there is currently a holiday in Thailand, which may affect processing times. Some also mention the validity period for COE and express caution regarding travel arrangements under current requirements.
Bruce *****
Don’t book while you are required to do one night SHA hotel with PCR. This is in effect a 24hr quarantine with the following possible scenario. 1 laboratories are unable to cope with new demand and take three days during which you have to extend your stay 2 the hotel gets your result but tells you it hasn’t to get you to stay another two days 3 the hotel is in cahoots with the laboratory and you test positive meaning fourteen days in the hotel 4 all extra days will not be at the booked rate likely +100% 5 in most cases your insurance will not pay for the hotel stay only medical treatment. ITS UP TO YOU. I suggest wait until this stupid one night requirement is removed. Most likely January
Jordi ********
@Bruce ****
literally.............LITERALLY no one has done this yet but you are already the greatest partypooper of all time. I would hate to have your state of mind to be honest. Flying in two weeks and sending my regards from the beach.
Oliver ********
@Bruce ****
you forgot to mention the other scenario (with a 99% probability) - you stay in the SHA+ hotel for 1 night, test negative, and continue with your holiday. everyone travelling internationally during a global pandemic has to accept some uncertainy - the much bigger risk is that the virus situation changes suddenly and you get stuck on the wrong side of new restrictions.
Wannikea *********
It's a holiday weekend in Thailand, embassy staff stick with the Thai calendar.
Mike *****
Was just about to say that.
Frank *******************
Do I tick medium term visitor(TR) in the COE application for the 60 day tourist visa that can be extended to 90? Just making 100% sure
Frédéric ******************
Oct 22 is holiday in Thaïlande.
Anthony ********
You checked your spam and all? London embassy was fantastic with me. Never failed to answer emails and I received COE within 2 hours. Good luck with your search.
Lisa ********************
Have you had pre approval email? Check spam folder
Justin *****
I believe COE is valid for 15 days and supposed to be approved in 3 working days. That’d leave 12 days to prep for leaving.
Lisa ********************
@Justin ****
COE is only valid for date of travel. You have 15 days from pre approval to complete the form and add all required documents.
Jackie *********
Shouldn’t leave it so late. It will come. We got our
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Jay **********
Canary Islands are nice this time of year 👍🏻
Todd *********
@Jay *********
nice all year round. But they sure aren’t Thailand
Sean *********
@Jay *********
exactly what I was thinking 😂 no need COE or any BS paperwork
Teri *****
I kept calling and calling until someone answered. Once answered, COE came in shortly after. My experience is from US.
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