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How does the visa application status progress from pending to approval or refusal?

Thai Visa Process Visa Application Steps Pending Approval Document Check Visa Refusal Visa Approval Expat Visa Issues

Aug 13, 2025

11 days ago

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

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi there, im writing as anonymous cos I dont have Facebook so using my mom's account.

Just wondered if the application goes from pending document check to pending approval to approved/refused or some of you went straight to the final answer ? 

Thank you

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The Thai visa application process can vary significantly. While many applicants may experience a step-by-step journey from 'pending document check' to 'pending approval' and then to either 'approved' or 'refused', some applicants skip directly to the final decision. Factors such as the completeness of supporting documents and the workload of the consulate can influence the speed and path of the application process.

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A. ************

Even though the Los Angeles consulate's website said the usual processing time is about 4 weeks, I went from "pending document check" to "approved" in about 45 minutes. So you never know. Depends on how busy they are and how we'll you've put together your supporting documents.

10 days ago

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

I got declined my first pending approval. It doesnt imply approval

11 days ago

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

ORIGINAL POSTER

Ha I know but I was just curious to know if all applications goes step by step or if it can go straight to approved/refused 🙂

11 days ago

Luit *****************

Anonieme deelnemer Best you can do after apply is just forget about it and wait till you get email.

Always looking at the site is just making you nervous.

When you are in your home country, just do the things you always do, and when you on holiday, just enjoy your holiday.

11 days ago

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Luit *****************

Henrik *****

You can not use those statements for anything, they can shift both ways, and there is no fixed time going from one to the next. (ex. first step 2 days, second step 3 weeks)

11 days ago

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

It can go any of those ways.

11 days ago

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

Is it normal for my Thai DTV visa application to show 'Pending Approval' for several days?

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18 days ago

What can I do if my Thai visa application is stuck on 'Pending document check'?

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21 days ago