Answered10 months ago
What should I do if my Thai visa application is delayed, and how can I expedite the process?
60 days ago I applied for my visa on Nov 6. I have emailed AND called the embassy and they literally just told me to wait. 60 days. What the hell is happening???? NYC embassy. I put my travel date as February (oops) and for the flight number I put TBD123. am I cooked?
EDIT. IDK WHAT THE ODDS ARE BUT SAME DAY I POSTED THIS I LITERALLY JUST GOT MY APPROVAL EMAIL!!!!!
EDIT. IDK WHAT THE ODDS ARE BUT SAME DAY I POSTED THIS I LITERALLY JUST GOT MY APPROVAL EMAIL!!!!!
Answer summary
A user expressed frustration after waiting 60 days for a visa application approval at the NYC embassy, mistakenly entered a travel date in the future and a flight number marked as TBD. Fortunately, they received an approval email on the same day they posted about their concern. The comments reveal various experiences from others regarding delayed visa approvals, suggesting that contacting the embassy can lead to quicker updates. Some users share tips about applying elsewhere if facing delays with the NYC embassy, which has a reputation for poor service.
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Gallo ********
I applied at nyc and my flight is next week and still nothing. Kinda nervous since I paid deposits for dental appointments so I can start when I get there since treatments are going to be longer than a year and a half. I emailed and fb messenger them and still sitting fingers crossed
Gong *****
LA took me 3 weeks to be approve
Skovgaard ***********
Maybe they are checking your online data history for the last 5 years..
Tod *********
congrats, on getting approved (y)
So it was a mistake that YOU created by putting a travel date later than your actual planned travel? 😮
At least you got it, PRINT out the PDF and present it along with your passport to the officer at passport control when you stamp into thailand
So it was a mistake that YOU created by putting a travel date later than your actual planned travel? 😮
At least you got it, PRINT out the PDF and present it along with your passport to the officer at passport control when you stamp into thailand
Jay ****
NYC is THE worst. Never use it. You DO NOT have to use "your local, etc consulate".
สเปนเซอร์ **********
Jay Wb Is there any trick/any "box to tick" or you just straight up apply at another embassy/consulate out of your jurisdiction?!
Jay ****
@สเปนเซอร์ *********
i just applied to different embassies, consulates. NYC is supposedly my territory but won't ever use them again. DC is probably the best and most efficient.สเปนเซอร์ **********
Jay Wb good tip, man! Thanks!
Anonymous ******************
Jay Wb Your application absolutely can be rejected if you are outside of the catchment area of a select consular office. So you can’t go and apply at the LA consulate if you’re living in NYC.
Jay ****
Ive applied at 5 DIFFERENT embassies/consulates from my state. ALL APPROVED. NYC is the worst.
สเปนเซอร์ **********
Jay WbTBF I have had a company apply in Cali on my behalf and it went through.
Juan ********
I emailed with them, got a very generic email about it pending final about awaiting final aproval from consulate
Lyle *********
That’s crazy lol
DTV_Be*******
When did you say you were traveling?
Will *********
OPDTV_BegPecker I put my travel date as February which looks like I'm hindsight was a stupid decision. I thought you HAD to leave on your travel date so I thought I'd give myself the time, didn't know It would mean never getting a decision
James ********
Agreed.... it appears the Thai Embassy processes by arrival flight dates.
DTV_Be*******
@Will ********
well you still have time before your travel date - so no problemสเปนเซอร์ **********
Which embassy? I have one pending in NYC since August 🤣
สเปนเซอร์ **********
@Will ********
man that's wild... and I see you got an approval and it sounds like you were actually able to call and enquire with someone?! I was never able to get through to anyone. Could you share the number please?สเปนเซอร์ **********
Yes, mine was for METV - rejected and then pending approval upon document resubmission. A friend has a DTV pending there for the same amount of time after the samae incident (submitting additional documents) I can only assume they want you to start over and pay again.
Christina ********
wow that is crazy
James ********
Really???
Will *********
OP@สเปนเซอร์ *********
WTFFF IT'S NY
Gloria ***************
I applied while I was still in Italy. 4 weeks later I arrived in Thailand. Still no visa. Came in on 30 day DAV which you can get in seconds. Left Thailand, went to Cambodia. In Cambodia 3 weeks, finally I got notice my visa was approved. I am long gone and out the money it cost.
Unless you are moving to Thailand, just get the tourist digital tourist visa. If you are moving there- sorry.
Unless you are moving to Thailand, just get the tourist digital tourist visa. If you are moving there- sorry.
ThoughtfulPas*************
Mine was nearly 7 weeks. I phoned them and they told me to wait. Then 2 hours later it was approved.
Will *********
OPThoughtfulPassionfruit4719 I've called AND emailed and they just say wait
Medina ************
this time me and my one twin got im 3 weeks, but my husband and another twin were stil in ‘pending’ status. After 1 month i wrote to consular email and the next day they got visa also
Toni *******
I guess your flight isnt any day soon?
DioPar******
How long has it been on pending approval? As far as I know if the application gets no updates from either side for over45days then it'll be cancelled/voided
Will *********
OPDioParco3474 pending approval since Nov 26
Yaron ******
Hi Will - which embassy is it?
Jari **********
@Yaron *****
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