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What should I do if my NON-O visa application is still pending and I fly to Thailand soon?

Jun 11, 2025
6 days ago
Daz **********
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My last question on here so many of you were very helpful.... so trying again with another 😅... I applied for a nonO immigrant visa to the Royal Thai embassy in London on the 4th June.... here we are now on the 10th June, heard nothing and the status on the website is saying Pending Document check. I tried calling several times today, after 10 minutes on hold ...some robot tells me there is a technical fault and try later🫣... I fly out to Thailand on the 15th june... should I be worried? TIA
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A user has expressed concern about the status of their Non-O immigrant visa application submitted to the Royal Thai embassy in London. Despite applying on June 4th, their application remains in 'Pending Document check' with a flight scheduled for June 15th. The community recommends reaching out via Facebook, noting the typical processing times, and emphasizes the importance of applying earlier to avoid such situations. Several commenters share their experiences with the application process's timeliness and offer encouragement.
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Sean ********
If the documentation is all ok, you will probably get your visa when your in Thailand.

Just book a short trip out of Thailand and re-enter using your visa to activate it.
Sean ********
Are you applying for a one year extension at the end of the 90 days ?
Daz **********
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@Sean *******
sent you a message Sean 👍
Daz **********
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@Sean *******
thanks for this information Sean.... this is the positivity I need right now 👍
Sean ********
@Daz *********
Don’t worry about it, it will work itself out. Enjoy your stay 😎
Mike ******
Anything needing Thai admin (even in London) will be unnecessarily complicated which is what's boosting Vietnam's tourist trade.
Robin *******
I applied back in April it took over 2 weeks
Spencer *******
Seems a little long I applied via the London Embassy first week in May and got visa in 5 working days
Daz **********
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@Spencer ******
only positive answer i think i got 😅👍
Spencer *******
@Daz *********
also last week there were 2 bank holidays in Thailand at least Schools government offices were closed both Monday and Tuesday if the embassy follows thai public holidays that could make the process longer
Frank **********
You cut it too close to your departure date. You should have submitted it earlier to allow enough time to correct anything if they needed more information.
Will ************
My last Non-o from London came on a Sunday night around 10pm
Johnny *********
Yes you should worry, you tried all this too late/
Lisa ********
@Johnny ********
When is the best timeframe to apply? (weeks or months before departure).?
Johnny *********
@Lisa *******
Three weeks to one month I think is safest

Two weeks or shorter is too risky

Hope that helps
Daz **********
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@Johnny ********
did not have much choice 🤷‍♂️
Johnny *********
@Daz *********
All is not lost, you will find a way to make the situation work in the end. Have confidence/
Ishbel ***********
I was at the embassy today getting my daughter’s passport and I had also applied for a non o visa on the 5th. I asked them and they said I would receive an email next week. Hope this is helpful and you get good news soon.
Andy **********
Maybe go to the embassy and ask ? Downstairs between 9 and 12
Paul **********
@Andy *********
I don't think you can do that anymore.
Andy **********
@Paul *******
you can do I was there 2 weeks ago and they couldn't be more helpfull
เดแคลน ***********
@Paul *******
yup, no longer possible unless you have been told to come.
Andy **********
@เดแคลน **********
can do I was there 2 weeks ago
Paul ***************
I did send them an email with the date I was flying out . The visa arrived on the day I flew out . That was about 2
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weeks from applying and receiving the visa
Craig ******
The website does say it can take up to 15 days to process visa applications so hope they are on the ball and not in Thai time...fingers crossed 🤞
Doug ********
@Craig *****
the website said
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working days law time I applied for visa in London it it came in about 5 total. Was surprised how quick it came.
Andy ************
The only thing to "worry" about is if they suddenly decide they wish to interview you! Bit difficult if you're out of the country, and you kiss goodbye to your application fee!
Paul **********
You are recommended to apply for a visa at least 4-8 weeks before the travel date but do not submit your application more than 3 months before your departure date.
Paul **********
You should allow 3 weeks for London to process your application.
Brandon ************
Try messaging them on Facebook. Might sound weird but they actually reply there for many of the embassies. Just send a single message and include everything they need. Your name, passport number, visa application number, and then concisely describe your concern about your departure date and that your application is still pending.
Phil *****
@Brandon ***********
how can you apply if a requirement is to have 800,000 in a Thai bank when you are not in Thailand?
Brandon ************
@Phil ****
because you're not required to have money in a Thai bank. You're required to have money in A bank. When you get to Thailand and want to apply for the extension at immigration is when you need to show money in a Thai bank.
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