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Is a DTV visa interview scheduled for 20 days post-application normal?
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Mar 19, 2026
a month ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERI applied for my DTV visa on March 10 and submitted additional documents on March 11.
Now I’ve been scheduled for an interview on March 30.
Is this normal?What should I do? Why did it take so long
Now I’ve been scheduled for an interview on March 30.
Is this normal?What should I do? Why did it take so long
TLDR : Answer Summary
The applicant's experience of having a DTV visa interview scheduled 20 days after submitting the application is deemed normal by several commenters. Many shared similar timelines and emphasized the importance of being prepared, such as having necessary documents ready and ensuring that one meets the financial requirements. The conversation highlights the variance in processing times based on location and individual circumstances, particularly at different Thai consulates. Many contributors encouraged the applicant to stay calm for the interview and provided tips on showing readiness.
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Lewey ************
It's pretty common. I had a phone interview with someone from the embassy in France.
Anonymous ******************
You will get to stay in Thailand for 5 years. Visa processing 1 months sounds so short. LOL
Elizaveta ***********
Anonymous participant 178 there are very extensive hotels in Vientiane and really very boring
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ORIGINAL POSTER匿名互动者 178 I just saw someone finish it in a week, so I'm a bit worried
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Frank *******
Dude we have the same situation here, also paid on
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and submitted docs on ****
and been scheduled interview on ****
at 2:00pm.Joanne ************
I plan on applying in Laos as well. I understand that you need to apply in person, correct? So it sounds like the amount of time you have to spend in Laos is quite variable. I’m currently in Thailand. Are there any other Thai embassies or consulates in SE that might be quicker? 
Mark **********
Look into Silver Horizon: Smart Retirement Strategies for good tips
SincereG********
just take copies of everything you sent electronically. be straight with them .
CopperLy********
Well, I applied in Vientiane too, when I paid the visa fees, i got the interview date a week later, asked me about my job and check the bank account of equivalent to 500,000 THB and my paycheck of 3 month in the bank. My interview time was 11AM and 12:15 i got the DTV visa. Chill bro, as long as you have prepared what they described on the embassy website, you are fine.
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ORIGINAL POSTERCopperLychee2939 Thanks man. You really made me feel much better
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Okan ******
Which documents they want to add?
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Okan *****
I don't knowReply to
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Lwin ************
It’s normal for getting an interview for DTV, I applied for DTV in Laos and I got an interview as well. They just ask briefly about your remote job (I applied DTV with my remote job) and see if my bank account have the amount equal to 500,00 bhat. And that’s it. The following evening I got an email for DTV approved.
Noemi ******
@Lwin ***********
it toke u a moth too?Lwin ************
@Noemi *****
took me 14 days. The days are different for each person, and it’s the decision of the embassy.Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Lwin ***********
Thanks for your reply, I think it'll take me about more than20 daysReply to
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Todd *********
How is anyone supposed to help if you don’t even say which consúltate
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VientianeTodd *********
Anonymous participant then an interview is normal. But that’s a LONG wait
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London consulate?
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ORIGINAL POSTER匿名互动者 672 Vientiane
Por *********
ผู้มีส่วนร่วมที่ไม่ระบุตัวตน 672 Laos, Vientiane
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Robert *******
What should you do?
Depends if you like to get a visa issued or not.
Send an e-mail back, I do not wish to comply with these norms, issue the visa now.
You might get an e-mail with application denied.
Follow up, dress nicely, bring passport and all relevant documents, and answer the questions to your best knowledge, it might happen that you get the visa.
Depends if you like to get a visa issued or not.
Send an e-mail back, I do not wish to comply with these norms, issue the visa now.
You might get an e-mail with application denied.
Follow up, dress nicely, bring passport and all relevant documents, and answer the questions to your best knowledge, it might happen that you get the visa.
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Robert ******
You make a good pointJames *******
@Robert ******
oh shut up you nob jockeyReply to
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What consulate? In some places it is totally normal and standard and you usually get the DTV if they invite you
Por *********
ผู้มีส่วนร่วมที่ไม่ระบุตัวตน 785 Laos 
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@Por ********
oooh I don't know about Laos :( -- I did mine in Taipei, had an interview, and it's totally standard there -- so maybe the case with Laos? What does reddit and other pages/answers say?Por *********
ผู้มีส่วนร่วมที่ไม่ระบุตัวตน 785 I don’t know what’s the question they’ll ask?
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Josh *****
means they're doubting you and they are gonna interrogate you to see how you react and what you say while looking for any reason to reject your application
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Josh ****
So cruelReply to
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