How long does it typically take to receive visa approval from the Thai Embassy in Phnom Penh?

Anonymous participant Nothing so far. :(

@Hein ***********

please report when you get it

Anonymous participant Not sure, last Sunday was a surprise. Because on Friday 17th, those applied on Jan 1st started receiving.

I applied on 7th. Finger-crossed

@Hein ***********

If so, you must have been in Phnom Penh for at least 15 days right? Are you on 30day or 14day arrival visa? I applied on 10 jan and am unsure whether to keep staying here or move and wait in HCMC.

I am with 30 days.

You have to be in the country of the Embassy you apply at, and stay there until approved / rejected.

Else you risk loosing the 10.000 Baht fee.

@Henrik ****

You can leave Cambodia after submitting proof you are there but should NOT enter Thailand until the visa has been approved. You can however visit Vietnam or Laos or any other country in the meantime. As long as you've submitted proof of location, it doesn't really matter anymore...just don't enter Thailand, that's the Golden rule.

@Paul ******

not necessarily. Some embassies have it clearly stated on their website that you must remain in country until your visa is received. Embassies are starting to ask people to come in for interviews, want copies of all passport pages again and other weird little requirements that are changing daily. The only thing using e-visa system does is change the way you submit info and you don't have to hand in your passport. It doesn't change the fact that people are "expected" to remain in the country they applied to for the duration of the process.

Have people left countries before getting receiving the approval? Yes, some have been successful doing this but more importantly others have been denied and lost the visa fee. It's not as cut and dried as you suggest. The OP should know there are risks associated with leaving.

Several Embassies explicit mention the you have to stay in the country you apply until the visa proces is over.

@All ****

If you choose Phnom Penh embassy, you need to be in Cambodia.

You have to submit proof of location which is entry visa to Cambodia, hotel booking, etc.

@Hein ***********

Thanks, 🙏🏻

Just like anybody else.