What is the timeline and experience for obtaining a DTV visa from the Thai Embassy in Mexico?

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🇹🇭 DTV VISA APPROVED! 🎉 My Full Timeline – Thai Embassy in Mexico
After almost a month of waiting, multiple status changes, and an additional document request, my DTV visa has finally been approved! 🙏

Here is my timeline:

📅 September 29

* Submitted my DTV visa application and paid the visa fee.

* Status: Pending Document Checking.

📅 October 24

* After 25 days of waiting, my application moved to Pending Approval.

📅 October 25

* Surprisingly, the status changed back to Pending Document Checking.

* No additional document request was visible at that moment.

📅 October 26

* Received a request for an additional police clearance certificate from Mexico (country of residence), despite already providing a police clearance certificate from the country of birth.

* Submitted the requested Mexican federal police clearance certificate.

* Status remained Pending Document Checking for some time.

* 🎉 VISA APPROVED!

✈️ Flight: October 29

🇹🇭 Arrival in Bangkok: October 31, 4:15 AM

Total processing time: 27 days.

A few observations:

* The status can move from Pending Approval back to Pending Document Checking.

* Additional documents can be requested even after the application reaches Pending Approval.

* A return to document checking does not necessarily mean rejection.

* Approval can happen on the same day additional documents are submitted.

Sharing my experience because I know how stressful the waiting process can be, especially when your departure date is approaching.

Good luck to everyone still waiting for their visas! 🇹🇭🤞

Ask Thailand · Answer

This post details the author’s experience of applying for a DTV visa through the Thai Embassy in Mexico. The process took 27 days, with several status changes including a request for an additional police clearance certificate. The author provides a timeline of their application, observations about the visa process, and encourages others in similar situations.

James ******** · Answer

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.

Arun *************** · Answer

Congratulations on your DTV approval, Vitaliy! 🎉 It's great to hear that your application was approved after almost a month of waiting, especially with the additional police clearance request.

Thanks for sharing your detailed timeline! It's a good reminder that the embassy may still request additional documents even when the application is already pending approval.

This will definitely be helpful for others applying from Mexico, especially when planning their travel dates.

Just a reminder to print out your e-Visa and keep your supporting documents ready, as immigration officers may ask to see them upon arrival. Other possible questions are what is your plan to do outside of your soft power program and how you support yourself financially.

Safe travels, and enjoy your time in Thailand! 😊

What is the timeline and experience for obtaining a DTV visa from the Thai Embassy in Mexico?

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