Tourist Visa by Post at Sydney Consulate

Just thought I'd advise members in NSW applying for a tourist visa via post to allow up to 3 weeks for your passport to get processed.

I sent mine from outside of Sydney so you should allow 3 days in and 3 days out for registered post alone. In all it took 2 weeks and 2 days. I would definitely allow 3 weeks just to be on the safe side.

This is what was required and I supplied the lot:

• An original and a copy of Passport or travel document with a minimum validity of 6 months
• Download and complete Visa Application Form
• Recent passport-sized photograph (3.5 x 4.5 cm) of the applicant
• Proof of an Australian Electronic Visa (for non-Australian)
• A bank statement in the past six months showing a deposit account with the minimum fund of THB 20,000 per person, or THB 40,000 per family
• Confirmed accommodation under your name for the duration of your stay in Thailand 
• Proof of residential address in Australia
• A copy of airline ticket indicating the date of arrival to and departure from Thailand

If you apply in person then the processing time is 3 days. Example, lodge Monday and then come back Thursday to collect. Make sure you have all documents as they check everything. Good luck and happy travelling.

Edited April 16, 20197 yr by bmanly