What should I do if my Certificate of Entry (CoE) is still pending approval before my flight to Thailand?

Apr 8, 2021
4 years ago
Phu***
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Flying on this coming Tuesday and CoE awaiting approval from the Thai Embassy in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Just two official days left to get the approval and bit worried now. Applied on 24 March, did this happen to anyone?.
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A user expressed concern about their Certificate of Entry (CoE) pending approval from the Thai Embassy in Dhaka, just two days before their flight. The discussion highlighted experiences from fellow expats, suggesting various approaches such as persistent calls to the embassy, checking email confirmations for contact details, and trying social media for assistance. Some users shared that CoE approvals often happen close to travel dates, indicating that patience might be necessary. Ultimately, the user received their CoE after following up with an email.
Haydn *******
I waited 12 days for approval... Called and emailed every day.. It seems some embassies hold them until last days before approval..
Mizaane ******
Mine did this too. Just wait. It won't give you an update on there. Of it bothers you, you can call the immigration office.
Phu***
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Thanks for all of your suggestion and support. I just got my CoE now.
Faiza *******
@Phu***
I havent got mine still. Can you please tell me which process did you follow?
Phu***
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@Faiza ******
I just sent a follow up email last night and I got this morning. It looks like they send you only when your travel date is so close. Otherwise, they are holding on it it. I am sure you will get.
Faiza *******
@Phu***
these two mail address?
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Phu***
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@Faiza ******
I am non-Thai, so I sent to
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Faiza *******
@Phu***
thank you!
Phu***
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@Faiza ******
Better to call them and follow up if your travel date is so close.
Faiza *******
@Phu***
I will. Dhaka embassy is closed today I think. They are not picking up.
Phu***
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@Faiza ******
Probably closed. See their page here. But I was told that they still process CoE online from their home and not to worry about it.
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Vince **********
You might also try contacting them through other social media apps - FB messenger, Twitter, IG, etc if you haven't already done so. Worth a shot...
Adam ******
see you in 2 to 3 weeks
Faiza *******
Same thing happening with me also
Jim ********
Have you contacted them?
Phu***
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@Jim *******
No, trying to contact now
Jim ********
@Phu***
you have the email address right?
Phu***
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@Jim *******
Yes, I sent an email and will call tomorrow
Jim ********
@Phu***
👍👍👍
Faiza *******
@Jim *******
@Phu***
can you please give me the email adress and contact number please!
Phu***
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@Faiza ******
If you have received an email confirmation of the receipt of your documents for CoE, then their contact address should be there at the end of their email. I just pasted here what I got in my email

Royal Thai Embassy, Dhaka สำหรับผู้มีสัญชาติไทย +๘๘๐๑๗๐๙๖๔๐๘๐๘ หรือ
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425 or visa.dac@mfa.mail.go.th)
Jim ********
@Phu***
👍👍👍
Lisa ********************
Checked your emails, including spam folder ?
Phu***
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@Lisa *******************
did every day and now every hour
Lisa ********************
@Phu***
😔 maybe very busy and Songkran looming
Teri *****
Yes, it's been like that for me for the last 3 days. They are not answering nor record phone calls. And no answer to email. 2 weeks to my flight and I'm on pins and needles. I share your feelings.
Ali *********
I would call and speak with someone. They pulled up my application over the phone and accepted it. I would say to just keep calling until you get a hold of someone who is helpful. Usually they are.
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