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When is the best time to apply for a Non-O visa from London before traveling to Thailand?

Jul 26, 2025
9 days ago
Todd *******
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Hi have just booked my flight to Thailand arriving 19th October, when would be best time for me to apply for non o visa from London, have most paperwork ready thanks
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You should apply for your NON-O visa from London within 90 days prior to your travel date to Thailand, ideally about 1 month ahead of your travel. The Thai embassy in London is efficient, typically processing applications in around 2-3 days.
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Brandon ************
You'll have 90 days to use your visa from the day it is issued. So that means anytime within the 90 days before you travel. Generally about 1 month ahead is fine. And London is known as one of the fastest Thai embassies in the world, normally processing applications in 2-3 days.
Ishbel ***********
@Brandon ***********
I applied for my non o at London in June and it took 16 days so a bit longer atm
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