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What is the current processing time for DTV visa applications in the Philippines?

May 2, 2025
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Lola ********
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Hi all!

I submitted my application for my DTV (workation)on Sunday 27th in Manila. The application has been pending approval with no update. No additional documents were requested. I’ve emailed them and they said it takes 7-10 days to process each application. We really thought it would be quicker from reading success stories in this group.

I still need to apply for a dependent for my son. We were planning to leave back to Thailand next Monday. I guess it’s not as fast as we hoped and we have to stay another week to wait for this🥲

Anyone in the same boat?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user has applied for a DTV (workation) visa in Manila and is experiencing delays, with the application currently pending approval. They expected a quicker response based on community success stories but are now facing potential extended wait times. Other commenters share their experiences with varying processing times, discussing that while some wait only 7-10 days, others have faced longer delays. There is also a note about applying for a dependent visa for the user's son, as they plan to travel back to Thailand soon.
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James ********
Be patient... and stay in the Philippines. Do not leave until you get the DTV Visas for you and family members.
Lola ********
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@James *******
thank you 😊🙏
Anonymous ******************
My one took ten days, while some of my friends took three weeks.
Lola ********
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Anonymous participant 523 thank you for your feedback!
John *******
What is your nationality? It takes longer for some versus others
Lola ********
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@John ******
We both hold Russian passports.
Anonymous ******************
7-10 days is still very decent for a 5-years visa isn't it?
Lola ********
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Anonymous participant 266 absolutely, we’re still waiting. But I’m sure it’s also completely acceptable to ask for assurance and other people’s experiences 😊
Anonymous ******************
The process not fast as before, as far as I read most of the posts, the fastest took
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biz days. Saw others mentioned they also stuck in pending approval.
Lola ********
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Anonymous participant 842 thank you for the feedback. We just wanted to see if anyone is still waiting.
Anonymous ******************
I applied on the 23rd in Manila and got rejected on the 26th. Then I figured I just apply for a 90 day TR visa on the 26th and I'm still waiting.
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant 808 why they reject you?
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant 170 I made a post about it on this group. I don't really know why they rejected me. The comments seem very divided about the potential reason too.