I recently made a post detailing my application process for getting BOI approval for a LTR-Pensioner 10 year visa. It took 18 calendar days from start to finish.

I thought I would close the loop by describing my follow on application for the actual E visa from the Royal Thai Embassy in Wash DC.

On Thursday 3 March I completed the application online and submitted payment using a credit card. Initially the card was declined. I called the card number and it was flagged by the security program bc the transaction actually went through a Hong Kong bank. Once I confirmed it was me I tried again and it went through no problem. So by Thursday 3 March about 10 am I have a paid application showing a status of processing.

On Monday 5 March at 2 pm I get the email saying my visa is approved and has the letter to print out.

Wow!

Hello All. On 14 October, I applied for LTR-Pensioner Visa from my home in USA. On 23 November,BOI contacted me asking for most recent Income Tax Return. I provided documents and was then told all appropriate paperwork and documents were in order and application was now being forwarded to supervisor for review. My status on their website still showed pending until today, 10 December, and now reads, "Consideration by Government Agencies". So for those in the know and/or have completed the entire process, can you help me understand this new Status? As a side note I arrived in Bangkok yesterday, 9 December on 45 Day Tourist Exempt Stamp. I orginially had a 60 EVisa from LA Thai Consulate but cancelled it on arrival at BKK as the woman at BOI said I could not have 2 Active Visas on my passport at the same time if my intention was to complete the process at One Stop Service Center. No issues with IO on arrival, she canceled and gave 45 day stamp. Hoping for answer to the status change. Thank you all in advance.