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What should I do if my DTV application is still pending approval while others received theirs?

May 18, 2025
a day ago
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.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
A user is experiencing an unusually long pending approval status for their DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) application submitted on April 30, while peers who applied the same day have already received approvals. Community members provide insights, suggesting possible reasons for the delay such as public holidays affecting processing times, and they offer advice including sending a follow-up email and considering alternative application locations.
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AllSabaai ******
HCMC is not a good choice to apply at. However

You have nothing except waiting unfortunately
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@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 *************
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@John *********
thanks for your information 🙏
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@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 *************
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Anonymous participant 403 I think HCMC also takes around 1 weeks to approve before. Now it seems like the process is slower than before. 😢
John *******
Are you the same nationality as your friends?
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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.
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@Paul ********
I sent email already on 13th May and didn’t get any response. 🥺
Anonymous ******************
Did you search the group?
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Anonymous participant 200 Pardon me? I don’t get what you’re asking.
Ramzes *******************
Still from 6th may
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@Ramzes ******************
I really wanna know what’s happening?😓😓