Unanswereda year ago

How long does the DTV process take at the Ankara embassy and what issues might arise?

DTV process Ankara embassy visa processing times bank statements document submission expat concerns

Joel ********

asked Jun 30, 2025

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Guys don't EVER do the DTV in Turkey (Ankara embassy) terribly slow. its been over 2 weeks and re-sumbitted bank and photo 2x. hoping not a 3rd time, especially since this isnt my home country.

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The user shares their negative experience with the DTV process at the Ankara embassy, noting significant delays of over two weeks despite multiple submissions of required documents. Comments indicate that processing times can vary, with one suggesting that a month is not uncommon for Ankara, while another points to potential issues with bank statements and photos affecting the speed of processing.

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John *******

Were there issues with your bank statements and photos? Their website says it can be 5-10 business days after complete application is submitted.

a year ago

Dnatjugweme ************

@John ******

The 5-to-10-day processing time they "advertise" on their website is not respected often.

a year ago

John *******

@Dnatjugweme ***********

regardless, the OP is stating it is taking longer than expected, but applied 2 weeks ago and received follow up requests. Each request adds another 5-10 days, so still within the defined time (maybe it takes longer then that though).

a year ago

Joel ********

@John ******

a screenshot of my statement isnt good enough i assume, sending pdf's now. as for my photo i did everything they want, but didnt say what is wrong. i hope wasting $10 on 1 digital professional photo with white background does it or im over it

a year ago

John *******

@Joel *******

- If you search this site, you will see screenshots are not usually accepted. Furthermore, they need to be officially translated into Thai or English and have your name on them (no one else’s name nor business accounts). When I submitted, I submitted 20+ pages (last 3 months). It also has to be a liquid bank account. Nothing crypto or gold or something else. For photos, have you not had passport photos done before? Could you not reuse those?

a year ago

Dnatjugweme ************

@Joel *******

Screenshots are not accepted, nothing new. You need bank statements.

a year ago

Dnatjugweme ************

Over a month is nothing special for Ankara. This being said, sometimes they can be quick too.

a year ago

Joel ********

@Dnatjugweme ***********

I wish they were fast in my case

a year ago