What Are the Next Steps After Submitting My Thai Visa Application or Receiving Approval?

After submission, the embassy reviews your documents and you pay the visa fee when prompted. We monitor the application, keep you updated, and once approved you receive instructions on how and when your passport and visa will be returned.

The Specifics

• The agency fills out the visa application form for you. You must review every detail (personal information, marital status, planned arrival date, previous visits, preferred airline, city of stay) and confirm it is correct before submission.
• You may be asked for missing information such as home country address, employment details, clearer passport scans, or a standard visa photo with white background. Required documents often include the first page of your passport and the last three months’ bank statements.
• For certain visas like retirement, you may need to show at least 500,000 THB (or 800,000 THB for Non-O Retirement) in a personal bank account in regular currency for about three months. Crypto is not accepted.
• The agency submits the application through the official Thai e-Visa website on your behalf. If your email is already registered in the system, you provide the password so we can proceed.
• Once the application is submitted, you will be told when to make the visa payment. Embassy fees are separate from our service fee. After payment, the embassy begins reviewing the documents.
• Processing time is typically 10–15 business days for visas such as the DTV, though this can vary. You can check your status using your application ID, the first five letters of your last name, and passport number.
• The agency monitors progress and sends you updates. Some visas require a visit to a visa centre for a fingerprint scan.
• If your application is approved, you will be informed exactly how and when your passport and visa will be returned to you. Do not make non-refundable travel plans until you have received the visa.

Expert Tips from Thai Kru Visa Agency

Apply around three months before your planned travel date, especially during busy periods at the end of the year. Keep all your documents organised and respond quickly when we ask for clarifications or clearer copies — this prevents unnecessary delays.

Read our article on Thai visa processing times to set realistic expectations. If you have an overstay or need specific documents (for example for a DTV Medical visa), our team will guide you on the correct route before submission.

Throughout the entire process we stay in close contact so you always know what is happening next. Our role is to handle the paperwork correctly and give you clear, practical steps at every stage.

Book a Thailand Consultation with Thai Kru Visa Agency if you have already submitted an application or received approval and need expert guidance on the following actions.