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What does it mean if my visa application is pending approval in Thailand?

Mar 14, 2025
21 days ago
Ryan ******
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Hi, if application is pending approval means it’s past the usual checks and just waiting for an official to tick the box press a button ? I had re provide a passport photo that’s it ….

But this whole week nothing happened and my anticipatied date is fast approaching …

Reading many posts in this group certainly seems can never feel comfortable even tho no reason to reject …. Thanks
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The post discusses the uncertainty of a visa application that is pending approval in Thailand. The user is anxious as their anticipated date is approaching without any updates. Comments from others indicate that even when an application is pending, there can still be requests for additional documents or an in-person interview, emphasizing that nothing is guaranteed until official approval is received.
Anonymous ******************
Exact same feeling now😭 waiting in HCM…. Pending approval…
Wannikea *********
Canberra had good results not too long ago. The processing clock resets upon further document requests.
Ryan ******
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@Wannikea ********
ok I will try be patient next week and hope get answer Monday or Tuesday 😅 thanks tho
Wannikea *********
@Ryan *****
you can also try to contact them on Monday.
Ryan ******
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@Wannikea ********
one time I rang them I got told wait thanks for calling and they hung up … so. It very helpful unfortunately
Tammi *****
Where did you apply?
Ryan ******
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oh sorry should have said australia via Canberra consulate
Andries *********
@Ryan *****
Check on the consulate`s website what their turn around time for the visa is. Count from the moment you uploaded the extra documentation, not from the initial application date. I know it is nail-biting time right now, but as long as all your documentation is in order it should be fine. My nails are now starting to grow back again. 😂
Ryan ******
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@Andries ********
lol I hear that …. It’s definitely Intersting process having to apply out of Thailand, and then get all in order pay the money and wait and wait …..
Anon*****
Where did you apply, my good sir? I am also awaiting the final tick of approval.
Jeremy *********
They can and have still asked for more after this and can and have asked for an in person Interview.

Until it is approved nothing is set in stone 🙏
Ryan ******
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@Jeremy ********
thanks, I assumed was the case ! but I can’t think of any issue, but have seen people in this group have no clue why they were rejected etc it is a weird process and is decided by a computer or person ….