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Is the DTV application processing time normal if it's still pending after 9 days?

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Sep 18, 2025

a day ago

Jay *****

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I applied and paid for the DTV application online as a freelancer, from Canada, on September 9.  Today on September 18, my application status is still pending document check.  

The flight arrival date to Thailand I submitted is October 16, 2025.

Is this timeline normal?  

It seems many people in this group are getting progress sooner. Thank you.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user recently inquired about the normal processing time for a DTV visa application submitted online as a freelancer from Canada, noting that their application status remained pending after 9 days. Responses from other users indicated that it can take up to 25 business days for approval according to the embassy, and that it might be common for others to also experience delays. Additional comments mentioned that there is still ample time before the planned travel date in October.

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Wannikea *********

You've got a whole month so you application doesn't need priority

a day ago

Ashley ********

Ya I'm waiting as well submitted to Ottawa Sept 8th, (Pending doc check). On Sept 11th it turned to Pending Approval - a week later still pending. Let me know if yours changes, I'll update if I hear anything too. Someone else in the group also Ottawa embassy has been waiting since Sept 4th. I asked Chat GBT and it says that Bangkok signs off on approvals not sure how true that is tho.

a day ago

DTV_Be*******

According to the website for the embassy in Canada, it can take up to 25 business days. So latest would be Oct 14th, still before you travel

a day ago

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