How long does the DTV visa application process take in the USA?

Jan 22, 2025
8 hours ago
Anyone apply for DTV in USA? If so, how long did it take?

Applied Dec 12, and application only shows pending approval dated Dec 13, nothing since then.

Not sure I should email embassy or continue to wait.

Thanks.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
A user inquired about the duration of the DTV visa application process in the USA after applying on December 12. They noted that the application status showed pending approval as of December 13 and were unsure whether to contact the embassy or continue waiting. Commenters provided insights, mentioning that processing times can vary significantly depending on the embassy, with some locations like NY and LA experiencing delays, while DC might process applications in about a week. They advised patience and mentioned the possibility of the embassy aligning visa issuance closer to the intended travel date.
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Jeremy *****
NY and LA are both very very slow

Emailing won't help nor calling

Let it do it's thing

DC is a week process though
Wannikea *********
That's a long time. When was your intended departure date to Thailand?
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Rex ******
You should call the embassy. Maybe the embassy will issue the visa closer to the date you specified as your date of arrival in Thailand.
John *******
Which embassy/consulate?
Anonymous *************
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John *******
Anonymous participant - The NY consulate states it takes on average 15 days to process a visa. It has now been 25 business days. When did you tell them you were departing for Thailand?
Anonymous *************
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@John ******
Jan 4th
Anonymous *************
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Going to message them today then
John *******
Anonymous participant - Are you American or a legal resident of the United States? Are you physically located in NY's jurisdiction? Normally, posters on here are jumping the gun on wanting to contact the embassy, not waiting enough time (as stipulated by the consulate). However, I believe you have waited more than long enough, so it is reasonable to contact them.
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@John ******
I’m American citizen. Applied while I was home in USA and NYC was closest embassy to where I was situated. I’ll try emailing and calling. I feel like it’s been long enough even with holidays.