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How long does it take to process a DTV visa application through the U.S. embassy?

DTV Visa Visa Processing Times Embassy Experiences U.S. to Thailand Visa Thai Immigration Visa Requirements

Mar 9, 2025

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Who from the United States has applied for their DTV visa through the e visa website from the US? How long did it take for your application to process? TIA 🙏🏼

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Various users shared their experiences applying for a DTV visa through different U.S. embassies. Processing times varied significantly, ranging from as quick as 5 days (LA office) to about 3-4 weeks (NY and DC offices). Some applications required additional documentation, which affected the overall timeline.

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Jason ***********

I read 5 days from the LA office

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Marks *********

As I recall DC took about 3 weeks, including 2 requests for more documents. Just applied for my wife on DTV spouse, been a week so far.

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Robert ***********

I will add for reference. Both myself and a friend went through NY end of 2024. Took about 3-4 weeks then. Another friend who fiked thru DC end of Jan took 3 weeks.

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Brandon ************

Each consulate in the US is different. You need to say which one you are using.

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D.C.

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Amanda ********

It took 10 days from the dc embassy

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10 working days or total 10 days?

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that’s where I applied through. Their website says please expect 10-15 days for status change. Thanks! 🙏🏼

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John ************

We applied for my wife's on Feb 27, they responded for additional documents on March 3rd, aproved yesterday March 7th. Chicago embassy

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Tanisha ******

I applied with the DC embassy because I'm in SC and it took 7 days for approval. There are a lot of posts from the DC and LA embassy.

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