Should I email the embassy or enter Thailand on a tourist visa while waiting for my DTV approval?

DTV Visa Tourist Visa Visa Approval Process Emergency Travel Health Issues Thai Embassy Communication

Dec 18, 2024

4 days ago

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My DTV is on “pending approval “ but my wife has became very sick and I need to return to Thailand. it’s only been 2 days since I submitted. Should I email the embassy asking to go ahead and approve or not email and just enter on a tourist visa then renter when it’s issued ? Thank you for your help 🙏

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user inquired about whether to email the embassy for faster approval of their DTV visa application or to enter Thailand on a tourist visa due to a family emergency. Comments suggested prioritizing the urgent need to return, recommending entry on a tourist visa, and noting concerns about the current visa application processes which may require additional documents or interviews.

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Neil ******

If your wife is very sick then I would enter on a tourist visa then reenter when issued.

4 days ago

James ********

Where did you submit the application?

What's your passport nation?

What purpose for the DTV visa are you seeking to get it ?

Workcation?

Muay Thai training?

Cooking school?

Medical or dental Care?

Or ???

I'm sorry to hear of your wife being sick.

It appears that we are seeing more posts which say they're going to return to Thailand while their application is still awaiting the decision of the Thai Embassy or Consulate.

It's not wise to go. As we are seeing increased requests for added documents and even interviews with the Thai Embassy or Consulate.

Use your best judgement...

Take care of yourself and your wife.

4 days ago

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James ********

What should I do if my Thai visa application is still pending before my flight?

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8 days ago

What is the experience of those who wait for DTV visa approval while in Thailand and then do a border run?

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10 days ago

What should I do if my DTV visa gets approved while I'm already in Thailand?

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