Answered9 months ago

What is the approval process timeline for a DTV visa application in Australia?

DTV Visa Visa Approval Process Thailand Immigration Thai Visas Muay Thai Training Visa Document Requirements

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

asked Feb 4, 2026

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DTV approved!

Submission: 1/13

Pending document check: until 2/3

Pending approval: 2/3

Approval: 2/3

It took 14 business days for the turnaround in Sydney. There was also 1 public holiday in between.

Everything changed yesterday going from pending document check to pending approval. Then 3 hours later I got my approval email (8:30PM).

Big thanks to Tiger Eye for being so helpful and responsive! And everyone in the group for sharing their previous experiences 🎉

Answer summary

A DTV visa application in Australia can take around 14 business days for processing, including any public holidays. The timeline from submission to approval can vary, as illustrated by a recent approval case which progressed from a pending document check to approval within a few hours. Key advice includes printing out the approval email for airline check-in and ensuring correct documentation is presented at Thai immigration.

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

What was the intended arrival date in your application? Thanjs

9 months ago

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

Applying soon as well did you applied from nsw? Gone be there soon and not sure if I should go with Sydney or Canberra 🤔

9 months ago

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

Anonymous participant 760 Sydney is for NSW. Everyone else has to apply through Canberra. You'll get the option from the first page where they ask you which embassy you're applying to. I can only apply in Sydney since that's where I am and all my proof of location documents are in Sydney.

9 months ago

James ********

Thank You for your helpful report 👍

Congratulations 👏👏👏

PRINT OUT THE EMAIL THAT HAS YOUR DTV VISA.

That's what you should do... print it out.

You may have to show PROOF of your DTV Visa to airline staff on check-in for your flight ✈️ to Thailand...even to the connecting airline staff. Or to the land border crossing entry Thai Immigration Officer.

Upon arrival into Thailand, show the DTV visa to the Thai Immigration Officer and look at the STAMP placed in your passport to be sure you are STAMPED in for 180 days.

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James ********

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James ********

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Talented*********

You're almost there! Could I ask what document you prepare and did you have interview. Keep pushing forward! 💪

9 months ago

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

TalentedLemur3431 Tiger Eye helped prepare the documents for the visa intention. I provided 3 months of bank statements and driver's license.

9 months ago

James ********

How MANY MONTHS of Muay Thai training did you submit with your DTV application?

9 months ago

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

@James *******

Very grateful and happy! I did have more than the required amount in my bank for the 3 months bank statements I provided. Not sure if that helped. But hope this will be helpful to someone in the future 😁

9 months ago

James ********

Anonymous participant wow 😳 you were VERY lucky to get the DTV visa with only 3 months of Muay Thai training. Chalk that up to the Australian Thai Embassy or Consulates which are known for their friendly treatment for Thai Visas in support of Aussies.

9 months ago

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

@James *******

3 months!

9 months ago