Answered4 months ago

Do DTV applications get approved on weekends if embassies are closed?

DTV visa approval embassy operations Thailand visa processing expat questions

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

asked Jun 26, 2026

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Do DTVs go from pending approval, to approved on weekends? If the embassy is closed weekends?

Answer summary

The discussion revolves around whether DTV (Digital Nomad Visas) applications can be approved during weekends when embassies are typically closed. Several commenters share personal experiences indicating that approvals can indeed occur on weekends, with some embassies having staff working remotely or processing applications at off-hours. While some approvals are officially updated during the weekend, it is also common that applications remain in 'Pending Approval' status until the following business day.

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John **********

Sometimes, but they can also go from pending approval to document requests. Pending approval just means you've passed the initial sift

4 months ago

GrayWal********

They do, but if they don’t, just wait until Monday🤷‍♂️

4 months ago

Wesley **********

Mine was approved 9:30 in the morning on a Saturday in Laos

4 months ago

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

Thanks!

4 months ago

Knowledgeabl************

Mine was approved 21:00 on a Sunday night Sydney consulate

4 months ago

GoldCo*******

I applied at London embassy... I woke up at 7 am to find it had been approved....the email arrived at 3am so I assumed there may either be remote working (open hours) or the approval came from bkk

4 months ago

DTV_Be*******

Yes. It seems like final emails and visas are batched so while a decision could already be made, the update / notice might come on a Saturday or Sunday

4 months ago

Robert *******

Some Embassies have staff working in the weekends.

There are reports of recieved e-mails in weekends.

But relax and do some sight seeing where ever you are.

Thailand has no plans to disappear in the next few weeks.

4 months ago

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

I am wondering the same thing. Currently my DTV application is in “Pending Approval” for more than 24 hours and if it doesn’t get approved during business hours today, then either it will be next Monday or hopefully over the weekend.

4 months ago

Greg ********

Some embassies do. Hanoi, for example, has quite a few examples of this. It's basically a Consular Officer clicking a button to approve at the final stage.

4 months ago