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Is it safe to wait for my Thai visa approval after a previous rejection?
Visa RejectionVisa Application ProcessDTV VisaPending ApprovalVisa RenewalCambodia Visa ApplicationImmigration Advice
Apr 22, 2025
a year ago
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ORIGINAL POSTERI got a visa rejection in Hanoi last month, but I’ve reapplied for the DTV from Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on April 4, 2025. Right now, it’s at the pending approval stage, but it hasn’t been approved yet. I’m just a bit worried—do you think it’s safe? Like, is there still a chance it could get rejected? I thought it should’ve been done by now. Has anyone ever gotten rejected even after reaching the pending approval stage?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The inquirer is anxious about their DTV visa application submitted from Phnom Penh after a prior rejection in Hanoi. They seek reassurance regarding the possibility of additional rejection during the pending approval phase, especially given that approval has not yet been granted. Comments indicate a mix of experiences, emphasizing the importance of patience during the Songkran holiday and the varying time frames for visa approvals in Cambodia. Some users shared personal timelines and noted that rejections post-pending status can happen, particularly if there were issues with prior applications.
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Anonymous ******************
If it’s pending approval you should expect to be approved in a couple of days
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Did you use legit documents and statements?
Johan **************
Cambodia takes 11 business days. No less. It was songkran holiday so you will have to wait a little longer I think.
I got approved in cambodia after exactly 11 business days including day of application. I was on pending approval status for more then a week.
Good luck. If your application was solid then i bet its just a matter of patience ;-).
I got approved in cambodia after exactly 11 business days including day of application. I was on pending approval status for more then a week.
Good luck. If your application was solid then i bet its just a matter of patience ;-).
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Johan *************
Thanks for cheering me up. I guess it won’t take too long.Reply to
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James ********
Be patient... Songkran Holidays just ended.
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ORIGINAL POSTER@James *******
I will Thank you sirReply to
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What did you go for? Workcation, softpower or medical treatment.
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ORIGINAL POSTERAnonymous participant 630 workcation sir
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Anonymous participant What’s your country of origin? I heard that some countries might be restricted or have limited eligibility.
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Perhaps you could ask an agent for advice.
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ORIGINAL POSTERAnonymous participant 925 Yap ! Thank you for your advice.
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Amaan ***
what to do if rejected how long one should wait
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Amaan **
as far as I know, nothing you can do. You need to reapply it again.Reply to
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What was the reason you were rejected in Hanoi? Cambodia can take up to 13 business days, also have to factor in the holidays over Songkran..
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ORIGINAL POSTERAnonymous participant 640 I just got the rejection email. No reason mentioned at all, which makes it even more frustrating.
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Anonymous participant what purpose for the DTV visa were you applying for ?
Workcation?
Soft Power activity?
Workcation?
Soft Power activity?
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ORIGINAL POSTER@James *******
workcation SirJames ********
Anonymous participant what's your passport nation? Are you from Bangladesh? I read a post yesterday about a DTV Visa Application being cancelled, not denied. And found out that the applicant held a passport from Bangladesh.
James ********
Anonymous participant hmmmmm 🤔 surprising at rejection. Do you have experience providing digital nomad services to customers outside of Thailand?
Or a new venture just started by you?
Or a new venture just started by you?
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Jeremy *****
Many have been rejected pending approval means just that pending
And if you've already been rejected once high probability of it happening again
And if you've already been rejected once high probability of it happening again
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Jeremy ****
Thank you for your info tho.Reply to
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Calvin ******
What was the reason for the rejection in Hanoi?
Tim ***********
Cancellation or rejection ? there is a difference
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rejectionAnonymous ******************
Anonymous participant Can I please ask did you apply under soft power in Hanoi or workcation?
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ORIGINAL POSTERAnonymous participant 562 workcation Sir
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Calvin *****
They didn’t mention any reason there.Calvin ******
Also, yes people are rejected after the pending approval & some are asked for further documents after this point too.
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