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Where are Thai visa approvals processed, locally in the UK or in Thailand?

Sep 11, 2025
2 days ago
Steve ******
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Applied London 25/8. More info 27/8 approved 10/9. The email came through at 22.00. I wonder if they approve in Thailand or locally? 🤔
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The discussion revolves around the approval process for a Thai visa application submitted in London, where one user shares their timeline of application and approval. Comments reveal that at least one other user experienced a similar swift approval, and there are insights shared about doing necessary preparations like TDAC (Thai Digital Arrival Certificate) prior to travel. Others clarify that many visa applications are approved locally in the respective country, with only a few exceptions requiring approval from Bangkok.
Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)

WARNING: Only trust Thai government websites with .go.th domains or Thai agent websites with .co.th or .in.th domains, as these require verified Thai registration and cannot be registered anonymously.

The official TDAC form is available at tdac.immigration.go.th, which uses the official .go.th government domain.

The services by AGENTS CO., LTD. does NOT charge any fees for arrivals within 72 hours. If you need to book more than 72 hours in advance, there is a service fee of $8.

Do not trust other sites pretending to be a trustworthy agency. Pay attention to delivery time - the service operated by AGENTS CO., LTD. has 1 minute delivery time for arrivals within 72 hours.

Don't fall for sites pretending to be agents.co.th or the official government tdac.immigration.go.th website. Always double-check the exact domain in your browser.

Scam services may take days to process your application, others may not even do anything. With these TDAC scam services you also need to worry about double charges.

Please watch out for TDAC misinformation spread by fugitive Jesse Nickles and his many fake accounts on Quora, TripAdvisor, Reddit, and other platforms.

TRUSTED TDAC LINKS:

Official Government TDAC Form: tdac.immigration.go.th
Official TDAC form by AGENTS
Official TDAC information page by AGENTS (tdac.in.th)

Paul ***********
Don't forget to do your tdac from 3 days before you travel .
Henrik *****
Doesn’t really matter where, as long as approved.

Many compagnies also send their mails after office hours,
Leah **********
Aww congratulations ☺️, I also think this is the best time to apply when tourism is down and during raining season. Especially before the busy season :).
MoniRent ***********************************
Congrats 👏
Anonymous ******************
I received my DTV approval at 11.10pm. Only thing I can think of is they’re automated to go out.
Greg ********
Anonymous participant 436 Or the Consular Officer who gives final approval ticks the box in batches when they have time. I think someone from the Embassy in UK posts in here. They will know.
Anonymous ******************
How do you do the application
Henrik *****
Start by reading a Thai Embassy website.
Anonymous ******************
What visa was this?
Steve ******
ORIGINAL POSTER
Anonymous participant 847 DTV
Phil ******
@Steve *****
hi Steve. Jts approved for entry into Thailand of course
Anonymous ******************
Funny, i got approved same day/hour last night like you London embassy
Greg ********
Locally in London. There are only a few countries where applications must be sent to Bangkok for approval.
Yiba *******
@Greg *******
which countries are they? Can u tell me?
Greg ********
@Yiba ******
One mentioned on here was Bangladesh. Someone posted they told him it goes off to London for decision.
Yiba *******
@Greg *******
thank you