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What should I do if my tourist visa application is delayed due to flight document issues?
Hey! Applying for a tourist visa in the UK. I applied but had only given a one way plane ticket so they emailed me. I then provided a round trip ticket but they didn’t see my name on it (even though it was there) I fly on the 3rd of December so I’m getting a little worried about getting the visa in time! Has anyone else experienced this since the new evisa came in?
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A user is experiencing delays with their UK tourist visa application for Thailand due to issues with their flight documentation. Initially, they submitted a one-way ticket and then provided a round-trip ticket, but their name was not recognized on the ticket. Despite reaching out, they are worried about the visa not being processed in time for their upcoming flight on December 3rd. Other community members are offering advice based on their own experiences, including resubmitting documents, potential waiting periods for responses from embassies, and the importance of having correct flight and accommodation details for successful visa applications.
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Click comment and we will ask for your email, then OTP, then name.
Krissy ********
OPDoes anyone think it’s worth rebsubmitting a completely new application?
Krissy ********
OPOkay, thanks
@Kathy *******************
Kathy ********************
@Krissy *******
I don’t think you can until 15 days after the first visa submission. Email them the return flight as they directed. It goes to your local embassy - so they work on your time zoneKrissy ********
OP@Kathy *******************
thank you, I’ve emailed them a few times, but it’s the weekend now so I don’t think it will be seen until Monday. It’s just annoying because I sent the document and they haven’t looked properly and have missed my name on it so have them asked for the same evidence again. But my flight and hotel is booked for a week today so I’m in a complete panic!Kathy ********************
@Krissy *******
it took 5 working daysKrissy ********
OP@Kathy *******************
How long did it take them to reply to your Thaipass application? My visa isn't back yet but it's a week until I fly so I need to apply for the Thaipass, but I don't have my visa :'(Krissy ********
OP@Kathy *******************
That happened to me too 🙁 But with my flight, my name was on the second page of the PDF but they didn't look 🙁 Are you able to apply for the Thaipass again?Kathy ********************
@Krissy *******
great article. I did it as they suggested. Used agoda and it was rejected. They just didn’t read the documentKrissy ********
OP@Kathy *******************
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Krissy ********
OPI think they’ve changed the approved hotels. Mine is SHA+ but not SHA Extra+ so I think I need to book a new hotel 😭😭😭
Krissy ********
OP@Kathy *******************
awwww man! That’s not good!Kathy ********************
@Krissy *******
I got my visa but was just rejected for the Thai pass. I sent the correct documents - but they refuse to see that the ASQ hotel includes testing?!?!
Wannikea *********
Highlight your name and resubmit
Antonella ************
Can I ask what tourist visa you're applying for? I'm applying for STV and I don't have an onward ticket yet and I'd rather not have to book one just yet if not absolutely necessary...
Jonathan *******
@Antonella ***********
I recommend buying a really cheap flight to a neighbouring country like Singapore. You can get a one way ticket for like $100.Antonella ************
@Jonathan ******
That's exactly what I'm already doingJonathan *******
@Antonella ***********
great :)Wannikea *********
@Antonella ***********
no need on the long stay STVSteve *******
@Antonella ***********
unfortunately I tried to apply for the 60 day TR visa. With just a snap shop of a flight that I would get. But they wanted a confirmed flight. I agree with you how can you book a flight for longer then 30 days if not got the visa.It all the wrong way around.
Antonella ************
@Steve ******
Especially if you have loose plans and you don't want to commit to flights you might have to cancel. I'm planning to get the two extensions but I hope in the future borders between Thailand and Cambodia or Laos reopen so I can book a cheap bus journey and not waste too much money. At the moment I'm looking at the cheapest flights out of Thailand I can find on Google FlightsAntonella ************
@Steve ******
I use that too but I generally find better prices on Google Flights. Also Skyscanner annoys me with how long it takes to give you prices as opposed to GFSteve *******
Try skyscanner for flights.
Steve *******
Did you get an email back off embassy asking for further ducumts. If so you need to send them quoting your passport number as the subject. Then attach the further documents. Write a little covering note stating that these are further doc you require. You can also log on to the website and get your application request number for your visa and put that information in the email. That worked for me, hope this helps.
Krissy ********
OP@Steve ******
thank you, I have followed this process. I’m just worried about how much time I have leftSteve *******
@Krissy *******
I did send the email again, I was like running out of time but it did come in time.Steve *******
@Krissy *******
I understand, I was the same with my visa. Hopefully it will get resolved soon.Krissy ********
OP@Steve ******
no, I applied over a week ago. They asked for confirmation and I sent that, but they haven’t checked the document I sent properly and said it needs my name on, which it does have. So, then I’ve sent them a bunch more evidence of my flights. But the 3-5 working days is worrying me because that’s all I have leftSteve *******
@Krissy *******
have you only just sent it, because it does say to allow 3-5 working day. Did you know you can logg on to your visa request and it will tell you if they are reviewing the further documents.
Krissy ********
OP@Steve ******
that’s a good idea, thank you. I’ve hammered them with different bits of evidence today. So, I’m hoping someone reviews it before the weekend.
Daniella **********
I got my visa back within 48 hours of providing onward travel, so fingers crossed you should be okay
Krissy ********
OPYeah, I think they are working on Thai time. Hopefully they see it and get it done quickly. They know when my flight is, so I’m hoping they take that into account
Daniella **********
I think you should be okay providing they don’t ask anymore questions!
Krissy ********
OP@Daniella *********
hopefully! I already sent them it, they just haven’t checked the document properly and have missed my name. So I’ve sent them 4 screen shots of each individual flight and forwarded them my e-ticket confirmation. Hopefully that’s enough evidence for themDaniella **********
@Krissy *******
I got the email at 10 to midnight aswell so not just within normal working hoursKrissy ********
OP@Daniella *********
great, thanks Daniella! Hopefully I get it back soon! Panicking because it’s the weekend and I’m running out of time to change my flight!Krissy ********
OPThank you
@Kathy *******************
was it a weekday or a weekend?Krissy ********
OP@Kathy *******************
thank you 🙏🏻Kathy ********************
@Krissy *******
business daysKathy ********************
@Krissy *******
I also received the email about the return ticket, provided it and got the visa in 48 hrs.
James ********
I allowed this post...hoping someone will know what to do.
@Raimund ************
@Jim ********
your suggestions ??James ********
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