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How long does the document check stage take for a DTV application in Manila?

DTV Visa Visa Processing Times Thailand Immigration Expats in Philippines Manila Visa Application

Jul 11, 2025

10 months ago

Luke *******

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hi all, quick question here! I applied for the dtv on July 2 in Manila, Philippines. I know my docs and $ are all good (been in my account for over 3 months). 

Today makes the 7th budiness day and I still haven’t heard anything at all. Still shows as “pending document check.” Can anyone who applied in Manila tell me how long this stage took for them/if them taking this long to just check my docs is normal? 

Many thanks in advance! Good luck everyone with the DTV process 💪🏼

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is inquiring about the typical duration of the document check stage for a DTV visa application submitted in Manila, as they have been waiting for 7 business days with their status still pending. Comments indicate varying experiences, with some applicants experiencing 2 days while others mention it taking closer to 2 weeks or even longer, particularly considering recent Thai holidays which delayed processing.

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Idan ********

For me 2 days, for my wife 2 weeks.

Both in Manila.

10 months ago

Carl ********

Good luck getting a DTV in less than 20 days … very rare.

10 months ago

Jonathan **********

Hate to break it to you, but last Thursday/friday were Thai holidays. So only 5 biz days for you so far.

10 months ago

Tod *********

@Jonathan *********

well spotted

10 months ago

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Tod *********

Stephen ********

I applied in Manila at the start of the year, excluding 2 days waiting for documents from me, it took 3 days of processing. Back then I think there website may of said 5 business days as I was expecting to be gone by the following weekend (had my flight booked) after arriving on a Monday

10 months ago

John *******

Their website states 10-15 business days

10 months ago

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