@Richard ********

I knew a guy who knew a guy who...

Used to get a 2-3 day walk-in turnaround for an O-A visa at the Ottawa Embassy. Been doing this for years. Now with evisa up to 15 business days. Had all my docs as usual but had some questions and I couldn't get anyone to answer the phone, voice mailbox full etc. Couldn't reach Vancouver Consulate office either. Not impressed.

@Glyn *********

I think it might say "Permit".

@Brandon ***********

Also issued in Canada (CAA) and accepted by Thai police for traffic violations. Ask me how I know 😌.

@Tod ********

There's a 1,000 baht life lesson for me right there. Thanks.

@Tod ********

They did not. That might interrupt the flow of moula.

@Tod ********

It was all last minute, Tod. I had all the paperwork for my usual O-A visa that I normally get in 2-3 days in Ottawa. This year the E-Visa game began and required 15 business days which I didn't have and couldn't get through to the Embassy in Ottawa or Consulate in Vancouver. Higher than normal call volumes and all that.

Thanks for the heads-up. I'm an old dog learning new tricks.

@KC ****

I actually pulled up my online banking on my phone and showed perhaps 2 or 3 months worth of deposits. I really don't recall, sorry.

@Ellie ******

The silly season might explain the lack of working days I needed and the need for that initial extension.

@Tod ********

I had to go to the Consulate office, Tod. At least I thought I did.