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What does 'pending approval' mean for my visa application?

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Nov 19, 2025

5 months ago

Glenn **********

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Does "pending approval" mean that all documents have been accepted? 

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'Pending approval' does not guarantee that all documents have been accepted. It indicates that the application is being processed, but there's still a possibility that additional information or documentation may be requested. Therefore, applicants should be prepared for potential follow-ups.

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Ziggy ******

‘Pending approval ‘ means the same thing internationally

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Malcolm *********

My ltvr is in Final Review and has been for a while

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Andrew ********

No

When it says approved then it is all done

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Will ************

No depends if it gets signed off at a higher level

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Shawn ********

See what I mean with these stupid questions from people with 20 friends

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Dan ********

it's a daily thing on these groups.

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Ziggy ******

they managed to get the Covid vaccine though 55

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Wayne *******

No, could you elaborate?

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Bryan ********

No

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Robert *********

Pending

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Michał ***********

They still can refuse

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Jan ******************

It means that the application has formally been accepted for processing, but you may still be asked to submit additional documentation if required.

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Daniel ********

Nope. There’s a chance they’ll request further info or documentation from you, as they did to me when I was “pending approval.”

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