Quick one
I have applied for a TR visa (London) on the 2nd Dec
I fly on the 8th what happens if its issued after I arrive in Thailand
Can I swap to this visa at local immigration office or do I need to fly out and back in to activate it
Cheers for the info
TLDR : Answer Summary
If you arrive in Thailand before your TR visa is issued, you cannot activate it within the country; it must be activated upon entry. If your visa arrives after your arrival, you can leave Thailand and re-enter on the new visa within 90 days of its issuance. In the meantime, you may be able to stay for up to 75 days using the visa exemption plus an extension, followed by re-entering on the new visa for a total of 165 days of stay.