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Is it normal for my visa application status to remain as 'Pending Document Check' after five days?
I applied to the Jakarta Embassy on Monday, September 1st, but as of today (September 6th), the status is still showing as “Pending Document Check.” Is this normal? DTV Soft power
Answer summary
The status of a visa application showing as 'Pending Document Check' for several days is considered normal, as approval can take 10-15 business days. It's advised not to rely solely on the status for updates, as only 'Approved' or 'Rejected' indicates the final outcome. Checking the embassy's website for processing times prior to applying is recommended.
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Henrik *****
The Status can not be used to assess where the visa is in the process.
Only the “Approved” and “Rejected” is usable.
Check visa processing time before applying at Embassy website or search this group.
Only the “Approved” and “Rejected” is usable.
Check visa processing time before applying at Embassy website or search this group.
Andi ***********
Yes it is normal. Takes 10-15 business days to get approval, can be sooner
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