Answereda year ago
What should I do if my DTV application is still pending approval while others received theirs?
I submitted my DTV under Workcation on 30th April and still “Pending Approval”. As of now, the status still shows “Pending Approval.” Meanwhile, my friends, who applied on the same date, already received their Visa approvals on May 10th. I am beginning to wonder if there might be an issue or delay specific to my application that I may have overlooked. I would greatly appreciate any insights from others who may have experienced a similar situation, or any advice on what steps I could take next.
Answer summary
The user submitted their Workcation visa application on April 30th, but it remains pending, while friends who applied the same day have received approvals. They are seeking advice on possible delays specific to their application, as well as insights from others who have experienced similar situations. Comments highlight the impact of holidays on processing times, suggest the user follow up via email, and note that many applicants may be facing similar delays.
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Ramzes *******************
Any info from today?
Anonymous *************
OP@Ramzes ******************
still nothing update.
AllSabaai ******
HCMC is not a good choice to apply at. However
You have nothing except waiting unfortunately
You have nothing except waiting unfortunately
Anonymous *************
OP@AllSabaai *****
exactly 😢John **********
30th April was a holiday as was 1st & 5th of May. So really the 2nd of May is your starting day. They claim a 5 day processing time but if they ask you to supply additional information the 5 day clock resets to when you supply it
Anonymous *************
OP@John *********
thanks for your information 🙏Anonymous *************
OP@John *********
I think it’s already over 5 working days after the last update.😥John **********
Anonymous participant you could try dropping them a message and asking but you don't seem to be alone
Anonymous ******************
Should have applied in Hanoi. 3 business days for approval
Anonymous *************
OPAnonymous participant 403 I think HCMC also takes around 1 weeks to approve before. Now it seems like the process is slower than before. 😢
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant Think is was all the holidays recently causing huge backlog. Embassy calender only had them closed 3 days since the 30th, but got strong suspicion most if not all back office staff have been off closer to 9 days since the 30th (thai plus Vietnamese holidays). Noticed huge drop in 'just got my DTV approved' type posts from the region over last 2 weeks. Still waiting here since the 8th
Anonymous *************
OPAnonymous participant 920 I’m so sick of waiting too.😥
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant so damned tired of the log on captcha from checking
Anonymous *************
OPAnonymous participant 920 Hope get approved today.🥹
John *******
Are you the same nationality as your friends?
Anonymous *************
OP@John ******
Yes.
Paul *********
Not that they seem to respond to email, but maybe a polite email with reference number and asking as it's been xx days, if there was anything else needed to help bring the application to a close.
Anonymous *************
OP@Paul ********
I sent email already on 13th May and didn’t get any response. 🥺
Anonymous ******************
Did you search the group?
Anonymous *************
OPAnonymous participant 200 Pardon me? I don’t get what you’re asking.
Ramzes *******************
Still from 6th may
Anonymous *************
OP@Ramzes ******************
I really wanna know what’s happening?😓😓Activity
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