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How long does it take for dependent DTV visa approvals at the Chicago Thai Consulate?

Rae **********
asked Oct 23, 2026
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My soft power DTV was just approved today. I literally just submitted my 2 dependent DTV. How long does it usually take for dependent DTV’s? I applied at the Chicago Thai consulate.
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After applying for a dependent DTV at the Chicago Thai consulate, the processing times can vary. Users report that while some have received approvals within 3 to 7 days, others have experienced waits of up to 15 business days, especially if there are additional document requests or delays due to high application volumes. It's advisable to ensure all necessary documentation is submitted properly to avoid complications.
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Rae **********
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My dependents DTV visa was approved today no additional day. Submitted assume as mine was approved Thursday and they were approved today.
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
For us it took 3 or 4 days.
DashingDa**********
DashingDa**********
We applied through DC and the dependent applications took about the same amount of time as the main one… Hopefully Chicago is faster.
Josephine ********
Josephine ********
Sawadee, congrats on your soft power DTV approval, nice step. For dependent DTV after main approval, Chicago usually takes around five to fifteen business days. Some families get it in one week if papers are clear, some wait three weeks if embassy asks for more proof.

Since you just filed at Chicago Thai consulate, make sure you uploaded your DTV approval, marriage or birth proof, and financial proof for dependents. Chicago is quite strict on relation papers so keep originals ready in case they ask for chat.

You could consider reading a book or two before your trip. I’d recommend Unlock Thailand by Isla Rey on Amazon, it includes all the info and insights you need. You should check it out. A very good companion 👌.
Henrik *****
Henrik *****
Now is high season for visa applications so longer than normal processing time are to be expected everewhere in the world.

Read the website of the actual Embassy.
David *********
David *********
Congrats and quick question.

I realize that depending on what state you’re in they have you apply at the specific embassy. Was there any documents that you had to apply (ID Card,License, address on bank statement) to verify your state?
Rae **********
Rae **********
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@David ********
drivers license and my bank statement also had the same address. The background check had the same address.
Cody ************
Cody ************
Just got my dependent’s DTVs (3 of them) yesterday from the Chicago Consulate. Took 7 days. Unfortunately there is a Thai holiday coming up so they will be closed.
Rachel ********
Rachel ********
@Cody ***********
today was the holiday so don’t count today as a working day.
Rae **********
Rae **********
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@Rachel *******
did they ask for any additional documents? They didn’t ask for any additional documentation for my application
Rae **********
Rae **********
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@Cody ***********
I was planning on calling Monday to inform them about my dependents application because I had to call in to get them to move on approving mine. I wish you can link accounts.
Henrik *****
Henrik *****
do not expect any answers, read the Embassy’s website thoroughly instead, there is all the information that you will be able to get.

It takes the time it takes, no express processing possible.

You have to wait patiently.

Use search including Embassy name, instead of asking already answered questions.
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
How much time it took for your DTV approval from submitted to approved ?
Rae **********
Rae **********
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Anonymous participant 930 14 days
Vittorio **********
Vittorio **********
My wife applied as dependent on the 11th this month and still pending approval (London)

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