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Is the change from 'pending approval' to 'pending decision' a good sign for my tourist visa application?
My tourist visa application has moved from pending approval to pending decision. Is this good news? It just sounds like different terminology to me.
Answer summary
The change from 'pending approval' to 'pending decision' is generally seen as a positive step in the visa application process. Commenters shared their experiences, with several noting that this transition often leads to visa approval. The terminology change appears to reflect an update on the E-Visa website, clarifying that 'pending decision' means that a higher authority has yet to finalize the approval, rather than indicating a rejection.
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PatientSq**********
Got my visa approved today after it moved to "Pending for Decision" on Saturday
FabulousP**********
Got mine today just write for 2 years any one same situation not got 5 years?
Squid ********
I got my approval 9pm the night before I fly out
Yeo **********
@Squid *******
that's for information. I am due to fly tomorrow morning and still waiting for visa approval. Unsure should I proceedRhys ***********
Yeo Li Ping is that from london Thai embassy ?
Squid ********
Yeo Li Ping Hopefully 🤞 you get my luck and it comes tonight
Wouter *******
Thats good 👌👍
Rhys ***********
Mines the same pending approval on wed last week then sat morning changed to pending decision
Proficient**********
This good
NiftyTu********
Makes more sense as pending approval sounds like it's already been accepted and may cause some confusion.
Greg ***********
Jonathan Garner The E-Visa Website has undergone some updating on Saturday night. The wording changed for literally the same thing.
"Processing" remained (Checking documents), but the term "pending approval" now is called "pending decision" which means somebody higher up has yet to sign his/her approval.
"Processing" remained (Checking documents), but the term "pending approval" now is called "pending decision" which means somebody higher up has yet to sign his/her approval.
Greg ***********
The E-Visa Website has undergone some updating on Saturday night. The wording changed for literally the same thing.
"Processing" remained (Checking documents), but the term "pending approval" now is called "pending decision" which means somebody higher up has yet to sign his/her approval.
"Processing" remained (Checking documents), but the term "pending approval" now is called "pending decision" which means somebody higher up has yet to sign his/her approval.
Lynnette *******
It's different terminology for 2 different things. One is "checking documents", the other is it's moved on to pending "a decision" of approval. So next step is visa approved.
Greg ***********
Lynnette Munoz not really, dear Lynette
Lynnette *******
Greg Alexander which is why I said "should be" and "Hopefully". It's "pending decision".
Greg ***********
Lynnette Munoz I was referring to your first comment
Sharon *********
Lynnette Munoz So does that mean it's been checked and all is ok ? Thanks Sharon xx
Greg ***********
Sharon Pickard The E-Visa Website has undergone some updating on Saturday night. The wording changed for literally the same thing.
"Processing" remained the same (Checking documents), but the term "pending approval" now is called "pending decision" which means somebody higher up has yet to sign his/her approval.
"Processing" remained the same (Checking documents), but the term "pending approval" now is called "pending decision" which means somebody higher up has yet to sign his/her approval.
Lynnette *******
Sharon Pickard it means they've checked it ( document check) and now it's been sent for someone to decide ( pending decision ) on approval. Should be ok, hopefully. Unless they ask for something else..
Ronny *********
Sharon Pickard No it means they are checking it to see it is ok, you are on top of the staple now, so it will not take long anymore for a decision or asking for extra documents
Kay *******
Mine says the same pending decision
Rhys ***********
Kay Place mine too
Greg ***********
Kay Place The E-Visa Website has undergone some updating on Saturday night. The wording changed for literally the same thing.
"Processing" remained the same (Checking documents), but the term "pending approval" now is called "pending decision" which means somebody higher up has yet to sign his/her approval.
"Processing" remained the same (Checking documents), but the term "pending approval" now is called "pending decision" which means somebody higher up has yet to sign his/her approval.
Kay *******
Greg Alexander thank you, 🙏🙏
Stu **********
The last 4 weeks 🤔
Sean ****************
Stu Brewster because I’ve heard if you don’t fly until long after you apply they do the people before you first who are flying sooner
Jonathan ********
OP@Sean ***************
I fly on 5th November, so it’s a bit concerning not having it approved yet.Jonathan ********
OP@Sean ***************
4th October and it went to pending approval on 8thSean ****************
Jonathan Garner when do you apply mate
Sean ****************
Jonathan Garner oh shit
Sean ****************
Stu Brewster yours has been four weeks when are you due to fly?
Stu **********
Mine says processing
Greg ***********
Stu Brewster The E-Visa Website has undergone some updating on Saturday night. The wording changed for literally the same thing.
"Processing" remained (Checking documents), but the term "pending approval" now is called "pending decision" which means somebody higher up has yet to sign his/her approval.
"Processing" remained (Checking documents), but the term "pending approval" now is called "pending decision" which means somebody higher up has yet to sign his/her approval.
Stu **********
Greg Alexander thank you which Saturday?
Jonathan ********
OPStu Brewster when do you fly?
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