Hello! First, I want to say thank this group for this resource being available! I've learned so much by simply reading existing posts. I do honestly wish I had discovered it a bit sooner. ๐
I have a non O-A visa related question but more about logistics, timing and situational 'what if' as time is running out, meaning my 'flight' leaves in 10 days and I'm growing more and more nervous if the e-visa will be completed on time. The referenced '15 business day minimum' has past and again, I still have 10 days left before wheels up.
So...to the question...what if my evisa does not arrive before my scheduled flight? How do I manage this, what would be the logical procedure? Do I take the scheduled flight to BKK (getting a visa exception on entry) and assuming the O-A visa will be issued (there's no reason why not) can I then simply go to an immigration office and get 'the stamp' processed like I would upon entry...or is it literally ONLY on entry and I would have to do something like leave the country and re-enter?
Thanks for any insight.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user seeks advice on managing their travel plans if their Non-OA e-visa does not arrive before their scheduled flight. Community responses suggest that in such a case, the user should enter Thailand under visa exemption, which grants either 30 or 45 days of stay depending on the timing. If the e-visa is approved after arrival, they would need to leave and re-enter to activate the visa effectively.
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