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What does the status 'pending approval' mean for my visa application in Laos?

Visa Application Pending Approval Status Non-O Visa Laos Visa Process Visa Interview Tips

Sep 21, 2025

7 months ago

Lincoln ******

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hey everyone. Laos / Vientiane application. Interview scheduled for this Tuesday 23/09/25 however I’m confused about what these prompts mean? 🤔 there isn’t any options for me to do anything anywhere in my account. I’m just a bit nervous because all of the posts I’ve seen have mentioned when waiting for interview the status will read as “pending approval”. Can anyone shed any light on this? Thank you 🙏

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is preparing for a visa interview scheduled for September 25, 2025, in Laos and is confused about the application status, which does not show 'pending approval'. They seek clarification on the meaning of their current status and express nervousness about the interview process. Community members reassure them that it's common for the status to remain unchanged until the interview and encourage them to be confident.

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7 months ago

Anonymous ******************

As everyone else is saying, just attend the interview, be confident and relay all answers as the same it was in ur paperwork you when you applied.

7 months ago

Lincoln ******

ORIGINAL POSTER

Has anyone been / heard of anyone being rejected at the interview stage? I’m just getting nervous now! 🫠🫠🫠 my application was quite strong. The only request for documents I received when I submitted was a clearer photo. So I’m hoping that’s at least a good sign

7 months ago

Anonymous ******************

Just attend the interview on the appointed date and time.

7 months ago

Anth *******************

That’s normal for it to say that. It will say that now till your visa is approved. Mine was the same in Laos. Long as you have your interview date and attend everything will be fine.

7 months ago

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Anth *******************

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