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What does the status change from 'Pending Approval' to 'Pending for Decision' mean for a Thai visa application?

Carol ********
asked Oct 25, 2026
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EDIT * ITS BEEN APPROVED TODAY, YEEEHAAA°°.. **

, my visa application has been pending for approval, now its changed to pending for decision, ive never seen anyone mention this in group, is this normal process?
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The change from 'Pending Approval' to 'Pending for Decision' is a term used by Thai immigration that signifies a shift in the application review process, often due to system updates. Many applicants have reported seeing this change in status, which may indicate that their approval is under final review. Several users in the comments shared their experiences, with many receiving approvals shortly after seeing this status change, and some suggesting it might not affect the outcome negatively.
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Tony ********
Tony ********
For 60 day tourist visa, what are people entering for accommodation when traveling a lot? My concern if I just put one hotel and it’s showing receipt of say 10days then visa gets rejected . It’s hard enough just getting the right details for one place as opposed to probably a dozen places.😡🥵.
Kevin *************
Kevin *************
Got mine today
Steve ********
Steve ********
Mine was the same this morning.
Deniz *******
Deniz *******
Don’t worry. On Saturday mine changed to Pending for Decision too. Today I got the approval email. The timeline:

Application submitted: 8th October

14th October changed from Pending document check to Pending Approval

24th October: changed to Pending for Decision too

26th October: Approved

P.s. Thai embassy London
Kay *******
Kay *******
My visa has just arrived yeahhhhh
Ross ********
Ross ********
Anyone had any updates? Mines changed to pending for decision too. I still have 8 weeks yet luckily
Greg ***********
Greg ***********
The E-Visa Website had undergone some updating on Saturday night. The wording changed for literally the same thing.

"Processing" remained the same (Checking documents), but the term "pending approval" now is called "pending decision" which means somebody higher up has yet to sign his/her approval.
Sam *******
Actually mines turned the same but it's the same date on update as the pending approval was. Maybe they just changed the wording
Sam *******
Sam *******
Actually mines turned the same but it's the same date on update as the pending approval was. Maybe they just changed the wording
Rhys ***********
Rhys ***********
Sam Lewis yes I have the same
Sam *******
Sam *******
@Rhys **********
mine been approved this afternoon. So 3 weeks
Omenebele *********
Omenebele *********
Got approved today
Omenebele *********
Omenebele *********
Sam Lewis please what date did you first submit your application? I submitted since the 9th of October
Sam *******
Sam *******
Carol ********
Carol ********
OP
Sam Lewis same !!!
Rhys ***********
Rhys ***********
Sam Lewis was it London Thai embassy and you was on pending decision in pink ?
Rhys ***********
Rhys ***********
Sam Lewis I’m still on pending decision leave next Friday :(
Greg ******
Greg ******
Mine took thirty days from submission, which ended up being two weeks from departure. Somehow I boneheadedly mistakes on three documents.

Three. lol.

I corrected, sent back, and the next day, I was approved. My mistakes wouldn’t have added to time for approval as they hadn’t looked at it until four weeks. (Changed from pending to checking documents)

I do think there’s some truth to them looking at the flights closest to departure and prioritizing them, though I don’t have direct evidence of this.
Heidi ********
Heidi ********
So if my Visa does not get approved, I have another plan but not sure if it will work.

Go to Thailand on 30 days, then extend for 30 days, then fly to Vietnam for a week or 10 days, then fly back to Thailand for another 20 days.

Would this work?
Carol ********
Carol ********
OP
Heidi Milner id say it should work, ive never tried it, i intend to do yhat next time cuz now I will incur £340 changing flight, thats for 2 people so its not too bad , however its a case of learn as you go.
Glen ********
Glen ********
Try emailing the embassy. It worked for me
Carol ********
Carol ********
OP
Glen Keable I will give it a few days
Yvonne ***********
Yvonne ***********
Flipin eck mine was pending approval too! Just checked now says pending for decision 🙄🙄🙄
Carol ********
Carol ********
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Must be a new process in system since they reduced from 60 to 30, i still have a few weeks yet and will still be able to fly but it will mean a change of plans ach well shit happens, im not letting it stress the bejeezuz out of me. If it means a wee extra trip to Vietnam so be it.
Jamila *********
Jamila *********
Yes but then mine got declined
Mana ******
Mana ******
Jamila Nantale why was yours declined
Sam *******
Sam *******
Jamila Nantale did they say why
Jamila *********
Jamila *********
Sam Lewis no I reapplied today it's pending decision again
Carol ********
Carol ********
OP
Jamila Nantale sorry to hear that, but gonnae no dae that +!!
Jackie ******************
Jackie ******************
Me too!, I am beside myself!
Carol ********
Carol ********
OP
Jackie Khamkhieo-George keep calm + collected, I was in panick mode but I didn't like that, ive slinked into it dont give a flying jeepster mode and im just gonna go with it, it hurts to be stressed lol
Kay *******
Kay *******
Mine went to pending decision also, just crossing my fingers 🙏🙏🙏 good luck all.
Vittorio **********
Vittorio **********
My wife applied for DTV Dependent and went to pending decision since yesterday
Jahidul *******
Jahidul *******
Vittorio Gismondi are you got the decision now ? or same status also.
Vittorio **********
Vittorio **********
Jahidul Islam just received the Approval now you brought good luck 🤞
Vittorio **********
Vittorio **********
Jahidul Islam really strange as I applied and got it approved as workstation and my wife applied as Dependent, uploaded all requested documents, the financial she has is more than double than the request one I do not understand why it takes so long
Vittorio **********
Vittorio **********
Jahidul Islam same status still for my wife
Maja *******
Maja *******
same here, my flight is tomorrow.

I think it has to do something with their website update yesterday. Maybe “pending for approval” indicated that the visa outcome would be positive, even tho it meant they were waiting for a final decision by consular officer, so they changed the wording
Rhys ***********
Rhys ***********
Maja Jaric did you get the visa in the end ?
Maja *******
Maja *******
@Rhys **********
No. €500 for multiple tickets down the drain. Also
@Thai **********
calmed the tickets were flexible and I could change them, But their support was very unhelpful doing so
Dianne ********
Dianne ********
Maja Jaric what are you going to do - if it doesn’t arrive, cancel flight?
Carol ********
Carol ********
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Dianne Jewell no need to cancel flight , all they need is flight ticket, a suitcase full of green to calm the fook down, a passport, some sunscreen and thai baht cash.. sorted
Lisa *********
Lisa *********
Dianne Jewell go in on visa exempt for 30 days & get an extension when you're there
Alan *****
Alan *****
Anita Ridderbusch not if he goes visa exempt
Carol ********
Carol ********
OP
Anita Ridderbusch did you drink coffee instead if tea today or something?
Chad ********
Chad ********
Anita Ridderbusch You don't need a visa to enter Thailand depending on where you are from. Hence visa exempt. As to what Lisa Callard said.
Anita *************
Anita *************
Lisa Callard The airline may/can refuse you if you do not have a visa.

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