Help !! I applied for my COE on monday and not heard anything from them . They are not answering the phone or emails or even facebook messages . I am supposed to be flying on weds . What do I do ? It's the London embassy
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The user is seeking advice after applying for a Certificate of Entry (COE) at the London embassy but has not received any response. Various commenters share their experiences, suggesting persistence in contacting the embassy, checking spam folders for pre-approval emails, and noting that there is currently a holiday in Thailand, which may affect processing times. Some also mention the validity period for COE and express caution regarding travel arrangements under current requirements.
Don’t book while you are required to do one night SHA hotel with PCR. This is in effect a 24hr quarantine with the following possible scenario. 1 laboratories are unable to cope with new demand and take three days during which you have to extend your stay 2 the hotel gets your result but tells you it hasn’t to get you to stay another two days 3 the hotel is in cahoots with the laboratory and you test positive meaning fourteen days in the hotel 4 all extra days will not be at the booked rate likely +100% 5 in most cases your insurance will not pay for the hotel stay only medical treatment. ITS UP TO YOU. I suggest wait until this stupid one night requirement is removed. Most likely January
literally.............LITERALLY no one has done this yet but you are already the greatest partypooper of all time. I would hate to have your state of mind to be honest. Flying in two weeks and sending my regards from the beach.
you forgot to mention the other scenario (with a 99% probability) - you stay in the SHA+ hotel for 1 night, test negative, and continue with your holiday. everyone travelling internationally during a global pandemic has to accept some uncertainy - the much bigger risk is that the virus situation changes suddenly and you get stuck on the wrong side of new restrictions.
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Wannikea *********
It's a holiday weekend in Thailand, embassy staff stick with the Thai calendar.
Mike *****
Was just about to say that.
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Frank *******************
Do I tick medium term visitor(TR) in the COE application for the 60 day tourist visa that can be extended to 90? Just making 100% sure
You checked your spam and all? London embassy was fantastic with me. Never failed to answer emails and I received COE within 2 hours. Good luck with your search.
Lisa ********************
Have you had pre approval email? Check spam folder
Justin *****
I believe COE is valid for 15 days and supposed to be approved in 3 working days. That’d leave 12 days to prep for leaving.