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How long does it typically take for Long Term Residency (LTR) approval in Thailand?

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Nov 2, 2023

a year ago

Ling ******

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Hi everyone, i would like to ask how long does it take roughly for ltr approval? Coz for my side, it has been considering for >20 days alr

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The discussion revolves around the average time it takes for Long Term Residency (LTR) approval in Thailand, with responses indicating a range from 18 days to over 2 months. One user suggested contacting the authorities if delays occur, while others shared their personal timelines, mentioning different experiences based on their application circumstances.

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Todd *********

Took 18 business days

a year ago

John *********

@Todd ********

about the same for me. Got it 2 days ago.

a year ago

Todd *********

@John ********

I think if you apply in Thailand and all is clear, they will live up to their 20 business day promise

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Till ******

For me it took more than 2 months until they replied. But it was last year.

a year ago

Peter *********

a year ago

Ling ******

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@Peter ********

😢

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John **********

I applied at London thai embassey in June got it in August left uk in july left without it got a 30 day tourist visa on landing when it came I had to go to Vietnam to activate it

a year ago

Ling ******

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@John *********

oh thank you! Seem like my case is still a longgg way to go. 😔

a year ago

John **********

@Ling *****

I made numerous calls to the embassy with no success in fact one lady was rude

a year ago

Ling ******

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@John *********

me too! At least all i can do except waiting is asking about it 😖

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Brandon ************

You should contact them. Sometimes the applications stall out and calling them seems to get things moving again.

a year ago

Ling ******

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

thank a lot. Calling them but the only said pls wait more in the consideration process😞

a year ago

Brandon ************

@Ling *****

mine took 30 days but it was also right after they started accepting applications last year. Some recent reports of only a few weeks. But there's been some holidays in October as well.

a year ago

Ling ******

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

woah so fast. Mayb i can have some luck too. Okk will be more patient and really appreciate your suggestion/reply. 😄

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