Does a change in my visa application status mean I'm likely to be approved?

Oct 16, 2024
a month ago
Adam *******
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I applied on Monday and today I noticed my status description text had changed (as in the photo). It's still pending, but does anyone know if this means I'm getting approved? I'm guessing there's multiple people who check/approve the DTV at the embassy...
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The status of your visa application, even if still pending, may indicate progress in the review process. Comments suggest that the approval process involves multiple steps, including document review and approval stages. While some users mention they expect further document requests before final approval, others have experienced an extended waiting period without immediate replies. Therefore, while a status change is a good sign, it's essential to remain patient as the embassy continues its process.
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Cliff *********
They are working on it.

Eventually they will ask for more documents.
Adam *******
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@Cliff ********
They already did that yesterday. Requested proof of my entry stamp into Vietnam, which I provided. Then today it changed from checking documents to pending approval
Lance ******
@Adam ******
Mine did that today too. Asked for more docs then the status changed
Adam *******
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@Lance *****
Yes that's what gives me hope the worst might be over 😅
Lance ******
@Adam ******
same lol I feel like they wouldn't have asked for the additional docs if they weren't looking to approve it. But before I celebrate gotta wait until I get that DTV approval!
Adam *******
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@Lance *****
I'm very anxious because getting this visa means a lot to me. I also read on here that they'll wait to issue it nearer your stated entry date into Thailand (the one you give them when you apply), because the visa starts the moment they issue it electronically. Not sure how true this is though. Either way good luck
Phyu ***********
I have applied on Monday and being on pending approval.I thought I will get approve today but there is no reply yet.😪
Adam *******
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@Phyu **********
We're in the same boat. I was hoping for approval today as well. When did you say your flight to Thailand was on your application? I've heard they base the approval issuance on that
Phyu ***********
@Adam ******
16 😪
Adam *******
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@Phyu **********
Oh wow, so you were due to fly out today? Sorry 🥺
Thu ******
I think their process is doing step by step.For me,1st stage is pending checking documents,2nd stage is pending approval, 3rd stage is finished and then I got evisa via mail
Phyu ***********
@Thu *****
how long did you wait for pending approval status?
Thu ******
I applied on 10 Oct and I got visa on 15 Oct bcos they closed on 12,13,14
Lance ******
@Phyu **********
I waited 3 business days
Adam *******
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@Thu *****
Those were my thoughts too, because I went from checking documents, to pending approval. However I've read some people went back to checking documents after being at pending approval 😅
Lance ******
@Adam ******
yeah I was worried about that too, I'm in pending approval also