@Michael ********

reports are as fast as 3 days OR up to 11 days depending on if you get your documents right when you first upload them or they have to request additional docs which makes the processing time longer..

Also look for holidays the consulates are closed while you're there and your app is pending because nothing processes on those days and they don't count as "processing time"

There's just no way to tell, it comes down to how complete the packet is your employer gave you because for a non-B almost all the documents come from them.

I'd certainly just buy one way down there and then buy the ticket back after the visa is approved

@Colin ********

no problem at all, won't affect anything it's an overstay due to closure of the immigration offices

Happens to hundreds of people every time they are closed

Believe me they know when you apply that the 2nd working day after you applied is a holiday and they will put on the receipt WHAT date you show up. The paper will say you can show up on xx date after 13:30 to pick up your passport

Yes, if I had to guess I'd say it will probably be the 11th

As you saw with that choice

@Michael ********

certain areas are controlled by thai consulates in other countries.

Unfortunately the consulates in S/E Asia that use the eVisa system have the requirement that you be physically in the country whose consulate you are using.

You upload proof you're in the country (visa/entry stamp) when you apply

I believe these are the choices you want

When you select you're a canuck and in Malaysia you get this pop up that tells you what consulate (of the three there (KL, Penang & Kota Bharu) you use based on where you stay.

@Matt ******

When you apply for the visa they will give you a receipt that will say when you come back. SO look on that paper

@Wannikea ********

you only do that at consulates that use the eVisa online system, when you use a walk up consulate to apply you do it all at the same time

You can apply at the thai consulate in Savannakhet Lao (you need to book an appt online to get in the gate and they are booking up quickly as they stop accepting applications on the 20th of Dec too)

AND

You can apply for a DTV at the thai consulate in Phnom Penh (they are on the eVisa online application system so you go to Cambodia, apply online, wait there until the visa is approved and you get the email with the visa in it then come back to thailand on it

No one can apply for a DTV at Vientiane because there are no openings available for appointments to apply between now and the 20th of Dec when they stop in person applications 😮

They are all booked up 🙂