Thailand visa processing time for Indians 2026
How long each Thailand route takes once you apply, and how early Indians should start gathering documents so nothing expires or runs late.
Processing time by route
| Visa | Decision | Start preparing |
|---|---|---|
| Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa | 4–12 weeks | about 5 months before moving |
| Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) | 2–6 weeks | about 11 weeks before moving |
“Start preparing” adds the time to gather every document in order and two weeks of slack to the decision time.
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- How long does a Thailand visa take for Indians?
- Typical processing is 4–12 weeks for the Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa and 2–6 weeks for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), counted from the date you apply. Add time for gathering documents.
- What is the fastest Thailand visa for Indians?
- The Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), at 2–6 weeks after applying.
- How early should Indians start preparing a Thailand visa?
- For the Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa, start about 5 months before your move. That covers gathering documents in the right order, the decision wait, and two weeks of slack. Processing time alone understates it, because documents often take longer than the decision.