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Can I leave Manila while my DTV visa application is pending?

DTV Visa Visa Application Process Thailand Visa SE Asia Embassies Immigration Rules

Jul 26, 2025

9 days ago

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

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If 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?

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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.

8 days ago

Anna *********

8 days ago

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

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How does scanning every passport page prove location?

8 days ago

जगद्गुरु *****************

Anonymous

One word: STAMP.

8 days ago

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

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@जगद्गुरु ****************

thats sent in on the first apolication....what do they need old pages from 5 years ago for?

8 days ago

जगद्गुरु *****************

Anonymous, OBVIOUSLY, in order to see if one has not left the country since the entry stamp was affixed. 😒

8 days ago

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

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@जगद्गुरु ****************

what does it matter if someone left the country?

8 days ago

James ********

Anonymous participant you risk being DENIED the DTV visa

8 days ago

जगद्गुरु *****************

Anonymous, because the DTV applicant is required to remain in the country of application, until the visa has been granted.

8 days ago

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जगद्गुरु *****************

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

8 days ago

James ********

Anonymous participant 422 correct ✅

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James ********

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.

9 days ago

James ********

@Brandon ***********

correct ✅

8 days ago

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James ********

John *******

You are supposed to stay within their jurisdiction while they are procession the application

9 days ago

James ********

@John ******

correct ✅

8 days ago

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James ********

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

9 days ago

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Andi ***********

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