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Is it required to stay in the country while waiting for DTV approval in Phnom Penh?

DTV Visa Visa Application Process Immigration Rules Phnom Penh Stay Requirement Thai Visa

May 3, 2025

5 days ago

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Hi, I am about to apply fir the DTV in Phnom Penh. Is it "required" or only "recommended" to stay in the country till I get approved?

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It's a requirement to stay in the country until your DTV application is approved. Many embassies conduct follow-up checks, and leaving the country during the application process could result in rejection without a refund.

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Jay *********

Can you lmk how long it took once approved and if your doing soft power?

3 days ago

Marcus ********

It's a requirement to stay until approved

4 days ago

Paul *******

Stay in the country until approved or at least don't enter Thailand until approved.

5 days ago

Heath ********

Required

5 days ago

Tim ***********

It's required

5 days ago

James ********

Stay in the country until approved.

5 days ago

Brandon ************

It's required. Many embassies do follow-up checks to make sure you're still in the country days after you apply. And if they find out you left, your application is rejected with no refund.

It even tells you on the application that you must stay until your application is processed.

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