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What should I do if my 90-day tourist visa application is still processing close to my flight date?
Visa application status90 day tourist visaLondon Thai embassyVisa processing timesTravel to ThailandVisa extensionVisa requirements for seniors
Dec 6, 2025
5 months ago
John **********
ORIGINAL POSTERHello I m 70 year old with a family a son and partner for 21 years and I ve applied for a 90 day tourist visa at London Thai embassy on 25-11-25 it’s just saying processing from the date above to the present day 06-12-25 I m getting worried I fly 26-12-25 this happened to me before and they didn t issue the visa. Until I had already entered the country for a week and just had my passport stamped for 60 days meaning I had to fly out and back help no one answers the London embassy kind regards John
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A 70-year-old expat named John is concerned about his 90-day tourist visa application submitted to the Thai embassy in London, which has been marked as 'processing' for over a week. He has a flight booked for December 26th and is anxious due to previous negative experiences with visa issuances. Community members are suggesting contacting the embassy, noting that processing times can be longer during peak travel seasons and encouraging patience, while others clarify details about tourist visa validity and entry procedures.
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Elton ******
I have recently come to Thailand on 90 day E-Visa secured from Thai embassy in Australia. The visa is valid for 90 days from date of issue. When you arrive in Thailand immigration will only stamp it for the standard 60 days. Not 90 days. Before the 60 days expires you will need to go Thai immigration & get your visa extended from 60 day to 90 day. Immigration will want to know where staying etc. Please refer my pic of passport stamp.
Kevin ********
I was also worried about London visa processing time. I used
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- they answered and issued my visa within 24 hours.John **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Kevin *******
thank s Kevin I ll definitely try that you re the bestSylvia ********
@John *********
you do understand on a British passport this is totally unnecessary. You arrive and are given 60 days exempt then go tk local immigration office and apply for additional 30 days at a cost of 1900 baht, giving total 90 days stayReply to
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Kevin ********
I applied for Non O Visa ( London Embassy) end of October. It took 20 working days, without any requests for additional information.
Paul *********
I've read numerous posts saying they waited 2-3 weeks . It's peak time for visa applications & I would think work processing load would have increased ten fold given the publicity regards scrutiny by immigration of one's previous travel history this year . Seems logical they would date prioritise
Tony **********
This is high season. Embassies usually prioritize by departure date. If you're less than a week out, you might start calling. Otherwise sit tight...
John **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Tony *********
thank you Tony apart from one time when they sent the visa over a week after I had already entered Bangkok so I had to leave by air and returning by air I had been issued visas in 2-3 daysTony **********
@John *********
yeah. My first was rejected due to an error. My second was approved day after i arrived. I did a border run to Mynmar to activate it. All been smooth since. This was in 2024.Reply to
Tony **********
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John **********
ORIGINAL POSTERYes Lynnette I ve done this visa 6-7 times in my 21 years Visiting and my son is 19 my duration is usually 70- 87days this time 87 I ve paid my fee on 25 Th November there has been no movement on my application other than processing they say it takes 25 min it’s 10 days now thank you
Lynnette *******
@John *********
tourist visa gives you 60 days in the country. Which you can extend by 30 days. The exempt entry with no visa also gives you 60 days which you can extend for extra 30 days at local immigration.Reply to
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Jo **********
This sounds very suspicious there is no 90 day tourist visa. And maybe you can enter visa exempt
John *********
@Jo *********
it's a funny thing Thai embassies issue 90 day visas but when you get to Thailand the immigration officer shorten it to 60 days ( it happened to me last week 90 days issued in Ho chi Minh city at the Thai embassy but shortened to 60 days in Bangkok by the young immigration officer at the airport .) why do they even have an embassy when they override their decisions .Ulrik *************
@John ********
90 days validity from the day You get the visa, meaning due date to enter Thailand is 90 days. From the the day You enter Thailand You will get 60 days permit to stay.John *********
@Ulrik ************
I got the visa 2 days before I entered Thailand still only 60 days .I got evisa in Australia Thai embassy you get only 60 daysSylvia ********
@John ********
yes then extend at local immigration office for further 30 days, cost 1900 bahtUlrik *************
@John ********
You don't understand. A tourist visa always give You 60 days permit to stay. You must USE the visa within 90 days from it is issued.Reply to
Ulrik *************
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John **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jo *********
Jo I spoke to you over the Covid period I m not doing anything suspicious I ve applied and got the visa previously visiting friends and family in total 90 days I m not too clever with visa s or any other form s on internetSteve ********
@John *********
i think that would be a Non Immigrant O visa not a tourist visa. Admin please let John know if I am wrong.Reply to
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Lynnette *******
What passport do you have?
John **********
ORIGINAL POSTERLynnette *******
@John *********
was there a reason you specifically wanted a tourist visa? Have you had a lot of exempt entries without a visa?Lynnette *******
@John *********
then you can enter for 60 days no visa, for free. The tourist visa also gives you 60 days but you pay for it.Reply to
Lynnette *******
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Lynnette *******
90 day visa is the validity period to use it to enter Thailand. Then once you land you will be given 60 days stay in the country. If you have a passport from one of the eligible countries you could enter exempt of a visa for 60 days.
John **********
ORIGINAL POSTERThank you admin for your help
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