I'm at the airport now about to leave Phnom Penh. I was here for 16 days but am leaving without a DTV approved.
The embassy asked for additional documents after 5 business days (on a Friday). My work took about 4 business days to provide the documents I needed.
Submitted with 2 business days to spare. Still pending approval.
Documents provided:
- Bank Statement showing sufficient current balances
- Booking confirmation (hotel in Cambodia)
- Letter of Offer from employer / Employment contract
- Standard passport-size photo
- Scan of passport bio page
Additional documents requested:
- Scan of passport entry stamp for Camobodia
- Certificate of Employment
- Company Registration from employer
Hopefully I'll still be approved for my next entry into Thailand -- does anyone know if leaving the Embassy country before approval had any effect on the outcome?
If I were to offer advice, it'd be to provide all the correct documents in the initial application. It'll save the time required to request additional documents. Allow 5 business days at minimum for each interaction with the embassy.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user describes their experience seeking a Thai visa from the Phnom Penh embassy, highlighting the challenges of providing additional documents after initial submission. Despite submitting required documentation on time, they faced delays and expressed concern about leaving the embassy country before receiving approval. Ultimately, they received visa approval but too late to use it for their intended trip. The comments suggest increasing delays in visa processing at embassies and offer advice on ensuring all required documents are submitted initially to avoid complications.
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