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Why is my tourist visa application at the Guangzhou Thai embassy pending for so long?

Thai Tourist Visa Visa Application Process Guangzhou Thai Embassy Visa Delays Chinese Citizens Visa Exemptions

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Hello guys. 

I applied for tourist visa at the guangzhuo Thai embassy while I was in china on 16 December, until now it's still on pending approval. Are the Thai visa process taking this long. I tried calling the guangzhuo embassy no answer. Any advice I would appreciate

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A user reported that their tourist visa application at the Guangzhou Thai embassy, submitted on December 16, is still pending approval. They expressed concern over the lengthy processing time and difficulty reaching the embassy by phone. Comments from the community included questions about the applicant's nationality, travel date, and clarifications about the presence of Thai embassies and consulates in China.

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Jim *******

There are no Thai Embassies anywhere in China other than Beijing. Others are consulates.

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Graham ******

Graham ******

What travel date did you put?

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Ant ***********

Ant ***********

What is your nationality may I ask ?

Most countries to Thailand

are Visa Exempt ?

Some countries can also get a Visa on Arrival ?

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

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

Are you a Chinese citizen or permanent resident? The Thai embassies in China generally do not allow non-chinese citizens or residents to apply for visas.

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