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How long does it take to get a visa approved once it says pending approval?

Visa Processing Time Pending Approval Status Thai Visa Application Expat Visa Experiences Ha Noi Document Verification Process

Oct 1, 2025

7 days ago

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Hello I’m nervous! Sorry for a question, my application was submitted 2 days ago. Today I saw its pending approval. Could I get my visa soon? 🥺🥺

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The user is anxious about the visa application status, which is currently pending approval, and is seeking information on how long it typically takes to receive the visa. Comments from others suggest a variety of experiences, indicating that while some received their visas quickly, it can take longer depending on several factors, including location and requirements. Common advice includes managing expectations, being prepared for further document checks or interviews, and staying occupied to ease anxiety about the wait.

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In London got mine in 36 hours. A lot of people get within 48 hours. Keep it simple and double check everything. Don't give them any excuse to reject.

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

I got my DTV visa in three weeks.

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Zdenek *********

From pending approval is almost sure u will get, i got almost immediately after my status was changed to pending approval. Totaly 6days 2 times i added documents . Finaly HCMC very fast 🙏

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Stefan ******

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I had pending approval on my first try for around one day, then it was flat out rejected. Be careful.

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@Zdenek ********

thanks good luck to you

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Alex *********

you could still get called for an interview (it happened to me) but it's a good sign

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Kevin *********************

What country?

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Kevon ********

You should be nervous. Not because of your visa, but because the people in this group rip people apart for no reason 😂

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lol

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Tatiana **********

Based on others experience in this group I would not expect approval in a week at least. Not saying there is no chance to get it sooner, but having unrealistic expectations leads to disappointment

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

Still waiting here.... It's been three weeks....

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匿名互动者 727 good luck..

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Džeina *********

Hey I hope you get it soon but it can take up to 2 weeks or even more as I’ve heard.

I understand though I will be in the same situation next week 🤞

Try to fill your time with something so you don’t think about it that much, my first visa took 2 weeks and got approved on the night before the flight.

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

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I applied it in Ha Noi. Please let me know if someone knows here’s situation. Thanks

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匿名互动者 lol thanks!

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GrayK******

Anonymous participant by the weather he meant all the flooding post typhoon

Nothing funny

In the matter of fact - your panic mode is funny

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Kevin *********************

Anonymous participant I called the embassy they said 5 days! But with the weather they just might be longer!

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

Just relax , expect it will take 3 weeks. If it’s sooner, you’ll be happy.

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Johan **************

Maybe. The statuses don't really mean anything and it can to back to document check. Many people have reported that in this group.

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@Johan *************

thanks. Good to know

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