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What is the processing time for visa applications in Cambodia and how does it work for couples?

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Mar 5, 2025

a year ago

Frederick *******

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Just wanted to share my story: My wife and I both arrived on Feb 2nd here in Cambodia. Her application was  submitted on Feb 3rd. It was submitted under ' Soft Power.' She is the primary and I'm being sponsored by her. Her approval was on Feb. 18th at which time my application was submitted. 

The Primary has to be approved before the spouses can be submitted. I just received my approval today March 5th. I just wanted you to know if you are getting approved as a couple give yourself at least a month if it is  over here in Cambodia. I talked to a Visa agent here and they said Cambodia is swamped with so many applications and they are taking longer to process. Good luck to everyone.

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The user shares their experience of applying for a visa in Cambodia as a couple. The primary applicant must be approved first before the secondary applicant can submit their application. The user notes that their wife's application took about 15 days to receive approval due to a backlog of applications, encouraging others to expect a similar timeframe.

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John *******

Cambodia has always been 11 business days. Not clear what time you submitted, but possible yours took 12 business days (or the standard 11). This has been their normal processing time for all visas since Oct 1st.

a year ago

James ********

Congratulations 👏👏👏

Thanks for your helpful report 👍

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.

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.

a year ago

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