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Why is my Thai visa application taking so long?
Hi I’m from Sydney. It’s been stuck at this stage. My dad’s application was on June 8. Ours was in June 14. They asked for more docs around June 22nd.
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A user from Sydney is experiencing delays in the processing of their visa applications submitted in June, with additional documents requested by the embassy shortly after submission. Community comments highlight the typical processing times, including the impact of public holidays and the suggested use of an agent to expedite the process.
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Peter *********
Use an agent! I do..
Roger **********
June 8 was a public holiday in NSW so the Consulate General would have been closed. And your additional documents (22 June) was only 5-working days ago.
It can take a few weeks for processing.
It can take a few weeks for processing.
Ant ***********
They look at the date you are flying out and eventually you will get it a few days before
3-4 weeks seems the normal at the moment in Oz ( posts in the Aust in Thailand group )
3-4 weeks seems the normal at the moment in Oz ( posts in the Aust in Thailand group )
Robert **********
wow I did it in Thailand Thai visa centre in Bangkok I sent them all the info paid 70,000 bart landed on the 10 June 3.30 pm on the 11 June 15 months visa they sent me a receipt for the 70,000 bart VIP pickup from my hotel took me every were I needed to go
Alex ********
Robert Nitschke Bart? Like Bart Simpson?
AuthenticSa************
OPRobert Nitschke I’m just applying for visitor visa
John ********
I moved through that phase within 5 days. Now I've been stuck on "pending application approval" for 3 weeks. From Canberra
AuthenticSa************
OPJohn Taylor when r you flying to bangkok?
John ********
AuthenticSalamander9525 July 8th
Graham ******
John Taylor plenty of time then as they prioritise approvals based on travel date
AuthenticSa************
OPJohn Taylor please let me know when you receive it.
Raymond *********
Just a thought , why not giving them what they requested? It might help. They have the last word and answer only to the Thaï government
AuthenticSa************
OP@Raymond ********
I’ve been applying for like 6 times already
Fred *********
AuthenticSalamander9525 well with 6 application at the same name it's maybe that the problem give them a call ...
AuthenticSa************
OP@Raymond ********
that’s after giving docs they requested.Raymond *********
AuthenticSalamander9525 Your post was not clear on that ( to me at least). From expérience, they have a 14 day processing time and they reset the clock every time they ask for additionnal documents (from the date they receive it). Hopefully you'll have enough time to get your visa before departure
Kool *******
AuthenticSalamander9525 you are in the queue. You are not the only one applying.
Raymond *********
AuthenticSalamander9525 14 work days makes 3 weeks. Maybe you were simply lucky but I agree, not getting an answer is stressfull
AuthenticSa************
OP@Raymond ********
yes but I’ve been applying Thai visa a lot in the past years didn’t take this long. The most it took was 3 weeksPatong ******
From my experience the embassy in Canberra is not exactly fast
Also how far away are your travel plans ?
If you have booked say six seven weeks in advance prior to your application they don’t rush it through
Also how far away are your travel plans ?
If you have booked say six seven weeks in advance prior to your application they don’t rush it through
AuthenticSa************
OPPatong Jeff I’m flying on July 17th. I’m applying at Sydney consulate
GreyEle*******
AuthenticSalamander9525 I was Canberra but took nearly 6 weeks. About a week in the Document Check phase each time.
AuthenticSa************
OPGreyElephant🐘is it after they requested for more documents?
Patong ******
AuthenticSalamander9525 be patient it’s not even been 3 weeks from your application normal advised processing times is 15 business day but it can vary
Brandon ************
Most embassies advise 15 working days for processing visa applications. Many also reset the count if they ask for additional information or documents.
The one submitted on the 9th has been 14 days (if there were no holidays in between). You didn't say which application they requested additional documents for.
The one submitted on the 9th has been 14 days (if there were no holidays in between). You didn't say which application they requested additional documents for.
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