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How long does it typically take to receive an update while in 'Pending Approval' for a Thai visa?

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Jan 10, 2025

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Hello everyone, how long has someone had to wait in the "Pending Approval" section before they got and update? 

Is it fair for me to say they now require no additional documents? I wonder what the "Pending Approval" process is...are they 100% happy with the application and just waiting for their boss or someone to give the final yes? lol🤣🤣

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The waiting period for visa approval in the "Pending Approval" section can vary significantly based on location and specific circumstances surrounding each application. Community responses indicate that wait times range from as little as 1 day to as long as 9 working days, with most experiences averaging between 5 to 10 working days. Factors influencing these times include the responsiveness of the embassy processing the application and whether additional documentation is required.

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Hein ************

depends where you apply, usually 5 - 10 working days, but could be longer

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Rob *********

I think guys everything depends on if the guys in charge of approve the Dtv are in the office or not, not all the officers have authority to approve these visas .

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Christopher ********

I’m pending 5 days now.

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5 business days? Can I ask which category u applied under and when did u submit your application? Thanks

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Christopher ********

Anonymous participant Monday remote worker

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Arezo ***********

HCMC 1 day pending approval

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Ross ********

I had pending approval for 4 days and then my visa was approved.

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congratulations, was it 4 business days you waited?

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Ross ********

Yes

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For me I had pending approval for 9 working days and then got the approval email, no update throughout

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Ratchaneekorn **********

We applied in Ha Noi on 8th afternoon and yesterday evening we got email to request more info

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Will ************

Depends if they are bouncing the application between the Embassy you applied to and Bangkok

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Anonymous ******************

Hcmc embassy 3 days

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Anonymous participant 340 congrats, was it 3 business days you waited?

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