You can usually find the visa processing time on the consulate's website. It's often 10-15 working days. Think of Songkran, when no one worked and many probably took bridging days. They probably have a backlog to work through.

I know but they never tell people that they have the option to get it free. Many friends paid although they had enough time to wait the five weeks.

They keep trying to charge you for it, but it's definitely free. Did you get a receipt for the 400 baht?

@Xu ***

does this has to do something with the mobile ID ?

Ok, I'm just trying to understand why the visa consular officer is taking so long. He might have some suspicion that something's wrong with you. The new passport seems to have caught his attention. I hope you get your approval soon.

Did you take new photos especially or did you use an older photo for your new passport and visa application, which you may have previously used for a visa extension or any other visa in Thailand? Today, with this new data-collecting software and fingerprints as a link, they can look deep into your visa history and see everything you have ever applied for in Thailand.

They want an extra password photo because you probably submitted the same photo that is in your passport and that passport is older than 6 months.The requirements for the passport photo are very clear: it must not be older than 6 months. Was that the case?

Okay, I get it. You probably have no choice but to wait. The email address must be correct because it is part of the registration process on the e-visa portal, so it is 100 percent correct, I just remembered.

Try to find the email with the interview invitation as soon as possible. The interview is usually held the next day to ensure you are in Laos. If you don't show up for the interview, your application is very likely to be rejected. You may have provided an incorrect email address. If you can't find the email, just go to the consulate tomorrow morning and ask for the appointment. You may be able to schedule it just after lunch.

@Greg *******

I crossed the Savannakhet - Mukdahan border and the slip is in thai letters. I was the only farang for miles around. I guess now it is primarily for the Laotians, otherwise why is it in thai letters