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Can I leave Manila while my DTV visa application is pending?
Jul 26, 2025
9 months ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERIf I apply for the DTV in Manilla on my layover to the USA, can I leave Manilla before the decision and results are sent to me?
TLDR : Answer Summary
It is highly advised not to leave Manila while your DTV visa application is pending. You must remain in the country until you receive a decision on your application. This is due to potential requests for interviews or further proof of your location by the embassy, which is a common practice in Southeast Asia to ensure compliance with visa application rules.
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James ********
Nope 👎...you are to stay in the country where you are applying for the DTV visa until the decision is known.
Anna *********
No
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERHow does scanning every passport page prove location?
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Anonymous
One word: STAMP.
One word: STAMP.
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@जगद्गुरु ****************
thats sent in on the first apolication....what do they need old pages from 5 years ago for?जगद्गुरु *****************
Anonymous, OBVIOUSLY, in order to see if one has not left the country since the entry stamp was affixed. 😒
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ORIGINAL POSTER@जगद्गुरु ****************
what does it matter if someone left the country?James ********
Anonymous participant you risk being DENIED the DTV visa
जगद्गुरु *****************
Anonymous, because the DTV applicant is required to remain in the country of application, until the visa has been granted.
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Anonymous ******************
Highly advise against it. More and more embassies are now asking for further documentations to prove you're in the country, eg scan of every passport page
James ********
Anonymous participant 422 correct ✅
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Brandon ************
No. What's your plan if they call you for an interview or request proof of location again, a common thing from embassies in SE Asia to prevent exactly this.
James ********
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John *******
You are supposed to stay within their jurisdiction while they are procession the application
James ********
@John ******
correct ✅Reply to
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Andi ***********
You should stay in Manilla untill approved as you can be asked for an interview or show further proof you still in Manilla. It can take 2-4 weeks to get approved there
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