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

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Nov 19, 2025

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Glenn **********

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

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'Pending approval' indicates that the visa application is in the process of being evaluated, but it does not guarantee that all documents have been accepted. Unlike complete approval, pending status means the authorities might request more information or documentation before making a final decision.

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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 ********

@Shawn *******

it's a daily thing on these groups.

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Ziggy ******

@Shawn *******

they managed to get the Covid vaccine though 55

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Wayne *******

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No, could you elaborate?

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Shawn ********

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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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