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What should I do if my DTV visa application is still pending approval before my flight to Thailand?
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Sep 26, 2025
7 months ago
Christian **********
ORIGINAL POSTERDTV Application Status – Need Advice
Hi everyone,
I applied for my DTV at the Thai Embassy in Frankfurt on September 7.
• Sept 9: Application showed as pending approval.
• Sept 15: They asked me to submit additional documents (digital portfolio).
• Since then, the status is back to pending approval.
Here’s my concern: I already booked my flight back to Thailand for October 1 and I’m worried the approval won’t come through before departure.
👉 Has anyone here experienced something similar?
👉 Any advice what I should do? Will calling the embassy help, or is it just a matter of waiting?
Thanks a lot in advance! 🙏
Hi everyone,
I applied for my DTV at the Thai Embassy in Frankfurt on September 7.
• Sept 9: Application showed as pending approval.
• Sept 15: They asked me to submit additional documents (digital portfolio).
• Since then, the status is back to pending approval.
Here’s my concern: I already booked my flight back to Thailand for October 1 and I’m worried the approval won’t come through before departure.
👉 Has anyone here experienced something similar?
👉 Any advice what I should do? Will calling the embassy help, or is it just a matter of waiting?
Thanks a lot in advance! 🙏
TLDR : Answer Summary
The inquiry revolves around a user's concern regarding their pending DTV visa application submitted to the Thai Embassy in Frankfurt. After submitting the application, the user received a request for additional documents, which reset the application status to pending approval. With a flight booked to Thailand for October 1, the user is anxious about whether the approval will arrive in time. Various community members share their experiences, emphasizing the unpredictability of visa processing times, expressing the importance of not purchasing flight tickets before visa approval, and advising on the next steps, including contacting the airline and potentially waiting for visa approval or entering Thailand visa-free.
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@Christian *********
bas luck as clock resets. Contact embassy to see if they can fast track or if not enter VISA-FREEHenrik *****
Most embassies write in their website, that there is no fasttrack options, it is the responsibility of the applicant to apply at the right time.
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Anonymous ******************
Have to buy a flexible ticket if they ask you for proof of flight.
Muay *************
Germany and France have a very nasty habit of waiting until the day before you fly to issue the visa. Drives people crazy.
Christian **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Muay ************
is it really like this?Muay *************
@Christian *********
we have experienced it a few times. Maybe coincidence who knowsReply to
Muay *************
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Robert *********
And you cannot change your ticket? This isn't a problem at all, you can enter Thailand visa free. Once the DTV is ready, you simply reenter thailand.
Mimi *************
I applied in Frankfurt as well on 1. st September... Also on approvel pending...
Fabian ******
Applied 31st August. Additional docs 9th September. Pending approval since 15th September. Normal though. Timer resets when adding additional docs. 15 business days is the norm so I don’t expect to hear anything before 3rd October earliest.
Christian **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Fabian *****
you already booked a flight still?Fabian ******
@Christian *********
nah will just do last minute or get a flexible one. I already heard before Germany France UK can take 1-2 months. Keep us updated when you get approved. Will do sameReply to
Fabian ******
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Christian **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Fabian *****
lets pray together that we will get it beginning of next week 😁🙏🏼Reply to
Christian **********
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Christian **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Mimi ************
oh that’s long. Did they ask for additional documents?Mimi *************
@Christian *********
yes, 3 Times...Reply to
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A. ************
Next step: Call the airline today and start begging them for a credit for the cost of the ticket you bought.
2nd step: Wait until after you're DTV is approved to purchase your next flight to Thailand.
2nd step: Wait until after you're DTV is approved to purchase your next flight to Thailand.
Catherine *******
I submitted my application in mid March, mine was approved in May and my hubby & childrens in June you'll be lucky to get it that quickly.
There's not really anything you can do as they dont give contact info. It's just a waiting game.
Not sure if you can enter as a tourist and switch once approval happens?
There's not really anything you can do as they dont give contact info. It's just a waiting game.
Not sure if you can enter as a tourist and switch once approval happens?
Christian **********
ORIGINAL POSTERCatherine Young yeah also not sure If I can enter on tourist visa when there is the process pending
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Henrik *****
NEVER buy tickets until you have the visa.
Additional documents resets the timer to 0.
Status messages do not give any indication about where the application is in the process.
Check Embassy website BEFORE applying, to see average visa processing time.
You simply has to stay until visa is granted, leaving is grounds for rejection.
Additional documents resets the timer to 0.
Status messages do not give any indication about where the application is in the process.
Check Embassy website BEFORE applying, to see average visa processing time.
You simply has to stay until visa is granted, leaving is grounds for rejection.
Christian **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Henrik ****
thanks for your response! Hopefully it will be processed until WednesdayReply to
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Lau ********
I think we can only wait.. mine was submitted on August 23rd, they ask extra document on Sept 9th, the status changed for Pending for approval. And I have been waiting since then.. I call the embassy yesterday and they said it’s a good thing that the status is Pending for approval but there is nothing we can do but wait. It’s the Paris embassy btw
Christian **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Lau *******
thank you for your answer! I have to wait and really hope that the approval is done before the flightReply to
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DTV_Be*******
Can you change your tickets?
Christian **********
ORIGINAL POSTERDTV_BegPecker no I don’t think so
DTV_Be*******
@Christian *********
that is too bad thenReply to
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