How long does it take to hear back after my Thai visa application status changes to pending approval?

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Hi guys!

I applied for my dtv in Loas! (I’m still here) The process has now been over 2 weeks so far. They requested extra documents on Dec 22nd. I sent it immediately and they requested more documents on Christmas and I send immediately. On the 26th my status changed to “pending approval” and now nothing. Now I pay my hotel by day because I have no idea when to expect to hear back. I have 2 questions 1. Anyone have an estimate of how long it can take to hear back after “pending approval.
2. Does pending approval means your stuff is checked already or they will now check and you can expect to be rejected.

Thanks guys and happy new year.

Update: Jan 06
I just got my DTV this morning🤗 There was no interview request. I just woke up to an interview that I’m approved with my approval attached.

Thank you all for the info in helping me through the wait🤗

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user is inquiring about the duration of processing after their DTV visa application status changed to "pending approval" and seeks clarity on whether this status implies that their documents have been reviewed. Several community members respond with their experiences, noting that while "pending approval" generally indicates that documents have passed the initial check, a definitive decision has not yet been made. Responses suggest a typical wait time of a few days to several weeks, especially considering holiday delays. The original poster later updates that they received approval without an interview.

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

What dtv did you apply for? Were you in vientiane? I thought you had to have an interview for dtv

Maxim ********* · Answer

What documents did they ask for more clarification?

Wandee ************* · Answer

Pending approval mean your visa will be approved and send to your email. Can take up to 2-3 days or quicker. I did many visas for my clients for Non O

Mick ***** · Answer

The first step is document check. An admin clerk checks you have attached the required documents , that they are readable and contain the necessary information. This person has no authority to approve or disapprove your visa they are just checking there is nothing obvious missing. They will request additional documents as required. Once this is done your application with all your documents is assigned to a consular officer, they look at the facts and decide to reject or approve your visa. So pending approval means you have submitted the right documents and your visa is now being considered. Technically while they say pending approval it's really pending a decision which could be approval or refusal.

Noah *********** · Answer

Relax

Zafer ***** · Answer

Tool me exact one week from fee payment to personal interview and approval. That was November but now it might be delayed because of holiday season

Kurt ************* · Answer

Its christmas and new years.. be patient

Peter ******** · Answer

Two weeks from the last accepted file they should be requesting a in person interview,  its in your email whens your in person interview is ? all DTV in loas vientiane mandatory in person interview.

Andi *********** · Answer

The approval time is reset once they receive requested docs on 22nd so expect approval up to 15 business days from then excluding public holidays.

Ge ************* · Answer

Be patient. It's now for approval. Wait for another email.

Irfy**** · Answer

My workcation DTV was 16 days from start to finish. But they approved my documents within two days.

Yours will most likely take longer as they requested extra documents and you’ve had the holidays in between

How long does it take to hear back after my Thai visa application status changes to pending approval?

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