E Visa Processing Time? Hello, this my first time using the full E Visa system for a Tourist Visa. Out of Chicago in Pre Covid days processing time was about 4 days, now I have been in processing for about 8 business days. Is this now normal for Chicago? I know the website says up to 15 business days, just curious as to the current processing time. At least no COE this year!

Hello Everyone,

I am about to fly to Thailand on Thursday. Today I did my PCR test. It returned negative. On the result It says that the method used was: rt - qpcr/ but on the entry requirements to Thailand it says that I need a "rt - pcr" test. Is this little "q" possible messing up at the boarding or the immigration office?

Appreciate ur knowlegde or experience.

Sam

Update on Vientiane SETV process

I arrived in Vientiane last night and got to the Embassy/Consulate at 08.30. There was a queue of around 30 people (Wednesday 26-06-19). The gates opened at 09.05 and I expected a number to be called as reported here but instead there was a lot of scuffling and pushing to get inside the gate before they ask the number of your application (mine was 19).

Once inside, a lady checks queue number again, then another girl checks your application (Photos actually need be glued to the application form and all copied passport pages are to be signed), then straight to the front where two young guys check your application form and ask what type of visa you are applying for (SETV in my case).

Now, I have 2 new UK passports and I left Thailand on one and used the second one to enter Laos (I always rotate them). He asked if I had been to Thailand as he was thumbing looking for a stamp and I explained I had two passports. He asked why I have two so I explained I work in oil and gas and travel frequently so this is normal. He asked to see my second passport in which I hve a 30 Day Visa exempt on arival with a 30 day extension in it. He seemed satisfied and gave me my passport back. He then asked me if I already have plans in Thailand. I said yes, my Girlfriend is Japanese and works in Bangkok and we may travel a bit. Again he seemed satisfied.

I was out by 09.25 with a handfull of blank application forms That I grabbed from the guard who opens the gate when you exit.

In summary, the new process is indeed smoother but would be better if they called the numbers rather than waiting for you to get in the gate.

A lot more questions than I expected maybe due to the guy being confused by 2 passports.

It seems that the two passport benefit is not as significant as it was in the past especially due to the finger print scanning at immigration.

Hopefully pick up tomorrow is nice and smooth.

CW 90 days by mail report.

Sent current original slip, copy of documents signed (passport, house registration, departure card) and filled report form by EMS mail 2 weeks before report date

Get confirmation from EMS the envelope was delivered.

Received 90 days slip back today, which is exactly 1 month + 1 day from the report date.

I strongly recommend to send report via EMS to get tracking, signature from receiver and also keep copy of current report in case mail lost for any reason.

This may be nothing at all but I was just wondering if anyone had any info on my stamp I received at the airport. I was just a little concerned as they seemed to have a good look through my passport and I noticed they wrote my exit date in pen and then there is some kind of letter or initial next to it the only reason I ask I was with 2 other people at the same desk and they all got the normal ink stamp on there date to exit. same as any others in my passport. Just checking its nothing to worry about. Thanks

Is anyone using an eSim in Thailand? Where did you get it? What has been your experience?

Hi all - I am currently completing my COE app. Does "Expected date of travel (if any)" refer to the day of my first flight or the day of my arrival in Thailand? Thank you!

Quick update.

Arrived today at Suvarnabhumi from the UK on an SETV obtained by post. No hotel or outward flight given. I had no baht on me. Straight through. No problems. Not a recommendation just an update.

Any indication about when ELITE VISA entry is going to sorted with the Agencies and Govt

Not sure what to enter on COE. Is this ALQ address? Or after quarantine address ? Also how can we know our new mobile number until SIM card ?