How long after Pending approval for setv visa

[popabear]

Been waiting a 11 days now since a e visa went to pending approval ,,,after asking for more documents , which I sent. i see on the internet that I am not the only one waiting a long time,  with quite a few not getting visa on time .Any one on here had long periods of waiting pending approval , thanks for any help,, Regards Popa

[DrJack54]

Current article running where DTV e-Visa taking long time. 

In particular PP Cambodia. 

Where are you applying. 

BTW why bother with SETV when visa exempt entry is also 60 days. 

[popabear]

2 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Current article running where DTV e-Visa taking long time. 

In particular PP Cambodia. 

Where are you applying. 

BTW why bother with SETV when visa exempt entry is also 60 days. 

Thanks foe the quick reply.. I am in Perth AUSTRALIA ,,, Yes I do know that visa exempt  could be used as I am going for 50 days , I take it is still 60 days, it's just that that in the previous 2 years I have had 6 VE'S , so i just though maybe a good to get a SETV ,as it IS so touchy with VE entry these days,, it's my first trip this year , 6 months since my last VE..I leave on the 24 of June maybe visa will turn up, still 2 weeks to go, but in the many years of dealing with Thais , I won't hold my breath ,,,,Thanks POPA

[DrJack54]

2 minutes ago, popabear said:

it's my first trip this year , 6 months since my last VE..I leave on the 24 of June...... 

Good luck with the SETV. 

You haven't been in Thailand for 6months.

I would be amazed if you were refused entry. 

Plan B fly visa exempt. 

Note the airline at departure may require onward flight within 60 days. 

[popabear]

16 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Plan B fly visa exempt

Yes ,  just one other thing, what happens if they reject / cancel on reply,, is it still possible to come in VE,,,THANKS FOR YOUR HELP ,,, POPA

[DrJack54]

You could fly visa exempt even if eVisa not granted. 

No problem. 

As stated you are 6 months since last entry. No problem.. 

[Rob Browder]

1 hour ago, popabear said:

i just though maybe a good to get a SETV ,as it IS so touchy with VE entry these days,, it's my first trip this year , 6 months since my last VE.

If you have been out of Thailand for 6 months, and do not have a history of longer-stays or more than 6-mo/year in Thailand as a tourist in the last two years, and no ED or Volunteer Visa history, and no long-stay during Covid, you should be OK coming in on VE.   Granted, that's just my guess based on reports. 

Good luck with the TR Visa.

[popabear]

I reallly do not want to live in Thailnd , just would like to come and go as a tourist,, why does the Thai gov make it so hard for people like my self and others, to come and go,,because we are at the end of reretirment and have  the time and money to spend,, are to old yo work,, nothing has changed it was even difficult 40 years , but in those days always short of money , but now a lot of us have time  and money and they don't to want us, the innigration offcer as me what are you doing here at your age,, I said to her I still enjoy at my age, as for Thai's they don't have older men enjoying life ,( AS THE SAYING GOES USE IT OR YOU LOSE IT ) ha ha REGARDS POPA

[DrJack54]

4 hours ago, popabear said:

I reallly do not want to live in Thailnd , just would like to come and go as a tourist,, why does the Thai gov make it so hard for people like my self....

Your post is off topic rant.

 

Seems you are over 50. You have alternatives if you wish to spend 6 Months/year in Thailand.

One option is a METV or a Non O.

Or even SETV with a border bounce while exempt remains at 60 days.

 

Continue with visa exempt entry along with complaints. That's also an option.

[Jack1988]

My last SETV has been approved in less than 24 hours. I think it's a record 🤣

[BrandonJT]

5 hours ago, popabear said:

I reallly do not want to live in Thailnd , just would like to come and go as a tourist,, why does the Thai gov make it so hard for people like my self and others, to come and go,,because we are at the end of reretirment and have  the time and money to spend,, are to old yo work,, nothing has changed it was even difficult 40 years , but in those days always short of money , but now a lot of us have time  and money and they don't to want us, the innigration offcer as me what are you doing here at your age,, I said to her I still enjoy at my age, as for Thai's they don't have older men enjoying life ,( AS THE SAYING GOES USE IT OR YOU LOSE IT ) ha ha REGARDS POPA

How would a Thai person do the same in your own country? My guess is, it wouldn't be possible.  So take the generous policies that exist and don't abuse them, or get a long-term visa meant for the purpose you are talking about.

[popabear]

Just to let others know,,my SETV E VISA was approved today ,, it took 19 days and was pending approval for 13 days ,,this info might be helpful to others,, This is my 45 year of coming to the country I love ,,so I should be use to it by now ,,with out ranting about it,,, Thanks for all those that helped with info  Regards POPA