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When should I apply for my Thailand e-visa for a trip in July?

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Andrew ********

asked Jun 26, 2024

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Im in the uk at the miment & will be taking my 9 year old  daughter to Thailand  on the 22st July for 5 weeks , my understanding is i simply apply for the e visa online and it is a straightforward process , do i need to be doing this now or can i do this in a few weeks without anything catching me out ? Sorry for my ignorance ,,TIA

Answer summary

You can apply for your Thailand e-visa now or in a few weeks, as it is valid for entering Thailand for 90 days after issuance. The Thai embassy in London typically processes applications in 2-3 business days. There's also a potential new visa exemption allowing for 60 days, expected to start in early July.

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Andrew ********

I keep an eye out for the 60 day change/no change 😁

2 years ago

Pamela ********

@Andrew *******

I’m hoping it goes ahead

2 years ago

Pamela ********

Also keep an eye for the new visa exemption which is allowing 60 days it hasn’t started yet but what I’ve heard not sure if it’s true it’s starting the beginning of July

2 years ago

Jim ********

@Pamela *******

Interesting the only official announcement was on the PR Thai Government Facebook page, and this has now been removed. I'd say someone has done the maths and worked out they will lose millions of baht in lost revenue!

2 years ago

Pamela ********

@Jim *******

found this the other day

2 years ago

Pamela ********

@Jim *******

a wait and see situation 😂

2 years ago

Jim ********

@Pamela *******

I was referring to the official Thai government Facebook page. There's plenty of other clickbait stories doing the rounds. This is one such story from last year that went no further. Unfortunately Thailand is notorious for individual ministers spouting stories which go no further once the government looks at the full ramifications

2 years ago

Pamela ********

@Jim *******

possibly

2 years ago

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

It's really up to you when to apply. A tourist visa is valid for entering Thailand for 90 days after it's issued by the embassy. The Thai embassy in London is very efficient and usually processes applications in 2-3 business days.

So you have a window of about 10 weeks you can apply and be fairly safe

2 years ago