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What is the likelihood of being asked for additional documents after applying for a DTV visa in Thailand?

May 28, 2025
3 days ago
HCMC: Applied DTV soft power on Monday, status was Pending Document check until this afternoon and is now Processing, Pending Approval. My question is what is the likelihood of being asked for additional documents at this point? I’m trying to get a sense of how long the approval process will take. Thank you.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The current status of your DTV visa application is 'Processing, Pending Approval,' which generally indicates that the Thai authorities have all the necessary documents. Based on community feedback, the approval process typically takes around 15 business days but may be expedited due to recent holidays. If no further documentation has been requested within three days, it's a positive sign, although not a complete guarantee against additional requests.
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Anonymous ******************
Did you get your visa?
Anonymous *************
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Anonymous participant 512 Not yet! I’ll post an update when I have approval/denial.
John *********
They would have already asked you for any additional information, so "Pending approval" means you should get formal approval within a few days! GL
Maksym ***********
@John ********
no. Pending approval don't say this, and they can ask for documents after this
John *********
@Maksym **********
not really, if you have been processed that quick, more than likely not a problem and more than often not ask for additional documentation once status has changed to pending approval Most genuine applications will be approved in 5 working days, unless there are Thai holiday interruption. It’s not complicated if you meet all the requirements.
Maksym ***********
@John ********
I got additional requests after pending approval, twice
John *********
@Maksym **********
unlucky but you got approved?
Anonymous *************
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@John ********
thank you for the encouragement! I hope that’s the case!
Andi ***********
The approval process has been around 15 business days due to the number of recent hols. The approvals should be

quicker from now. 3 days with no request for further documents is a good sign your docs are good but not a total guarantee of not being asked for more documentation.
Maksym ***********
@Andi **********
where you get this 3 days?) I got additional request after 21 day 😅
Anonymous *************
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@Maksym **********
where did you apply?
Andi ***********
@Maksym **********
Where did you apply?,I said also there is no guarantee of not being asked for further docs.
Anonymous *************
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@Andi **********
thank you for your response! Hopefully your timeline is my experience!
Anonymous *************
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Anonymous participant not yet. It is still processing, pending approval.
Anonymous *************
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Anonymous participant I will!
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant did you get your visa?
Andi ***********
Anonymous participant Yes, hopefully...let us know when you get approved.