What was the experience of applying for a 60 Day Tourist Visa at the Thai Embassy in Ottawa, Canada?

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Jan 20, 2023

2 years ago

Gina ********

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I applied for a 60 Day Tourist Visa on December 19, 2022 through the Ottawa, Canada Thai Embassy and received approval on January 16, 2023.  There were a few holidays in that time period and they wanted one piece of documentation updated, but on the whole it was an easy process and took 4 weeks.  If I didn't need the one document updated it would have been 3 weeks. I opted for this route as it was less money and easier than coming in on a 45 day exempt and then extending it at an immigration office in Thailand. Looking forward to my stay in Phuket coming up very soon.

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The applicant shared a detailed account of their experience applying for a 60 Day Tourist Visa at the Thai Embassy in Ottawa, Canada. They submitted their application on December 19, 2022, and received approval on January 16, 2023, which included a brief period of waiting due to public holidays and a needed document update. The overall process took four weeks, which some comments noted as relatively long compared to the previous standards of faster processing times. The individual expressed satisfaction with the process despite the delays and looked forward to their upcoming trip to Phuket.

Craig *******

Yup mine took 4 weeks and didn't get it on time, had to go exempt. Used to be 48 hr turnaround. So much for e-visa.

2 years ago

Stéfan ********

That's insane... One month for just a little tourist visa.

2 years ago

Greg *********

Used to get a 2-3 day walk-in turnaround for an O-A visa at the Ottawa Embassy. Been doing this for years. Now with evisa up to 15 business days. Had all my docs as usual but had some questions and I couldn't get anyone to answer the phone, voice mailbox full etc. Couldn't reach Vancouver Consulate office either. Not impressed.

2 years ago

Richard *********

@Greg ********

how did you get the a Thai bank account opened?

2 years ago

Greg *********

@Richard ********

I knew a guy who knew a guy who...

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Brandon ************

@Greg ********

the most reliable way to contact the Thai consulates is by Facebook messenger believe it or not

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Paul ********

Walk in took 1 day ?? Now Evisa takes 3 weeks joke

2 years ago

Gina ********

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@Paul *******

- that would never be an option since I live in the GTA and would not drive 4 hours to do a walk in. If you plan ahead its not a problem.

2 years ago

Paul ********

@Gina *******

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Braulio *********

@Paul *******

Who said anything about a walk in taking 1 day?

2 years ago

Paul ********

@Braulio ********

I did ?? Read the slowly

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Brandon ************

That's actually pretty long compared to some embassies (London is 2-3 days) but luckily you planned ahead and gave yourself plenty of time. Enjoy your trip!

2 years ago

Gina ********

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Yes we saw that they indicated up to 20 business days and we had quite a few days off with the Xmas holidays so we figured it would take the full time. It came 2 weeks before we needed to leave so all good. Looking forward to immersing in the Thai culture, food, beaches and nightlife.

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