What should I do if my Thai e-Visa application is still pending approval close to my travel date?

Many applicants have experienced similar delays with Thai e-Visa applications. “In progress – pending approval” can sometimes remain unchanged until very close to the travel date, especially during busy periods.

A few things you can do:

Check your email (including spam/junk) regularly in case the Embassy requests additional documents.

Use the official Thai e-Visa portal’s contact option to send a follow-up inquiry, mentioning your application number and travel date.

You can also try contacting the Royal Thai Embassy in Abuja directly by email or phone—some applicants have received updates after a polite follow-up.

If your documents are complete, approvals are often issued shortly before departure, so try not to panic yet. Hopefully, you’ll receive an update soon. Good luck, and safe travels.

There is a lot of extra time needed for some of these foreign missions in Africa. The Thai Embassy website in Nigeria should probably tell you the processing time.