What should I do if my DTV visa application is still pending approval before my flight to Thailand?

bas luck as clock resets. Contact embassy to see if they can fast track or if not enter VISA-FREE

Henrik *****

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 **********

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@Muay ************

is it really like this?

Muay *************

we have experienced it a few times. Maybe coincidence who knows

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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 **********

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@Fabian *****

you already booked a flight still?

Fabian ******

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 same

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Christian **********

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@Fabian *****

lets pray together that we will get it beginning of next week 😁🙏🏼

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@Mimi ************

oh that’s long. Did they ask for additional documents?

Mimi *************

yes, 3 Times...

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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.

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?

Christian **********

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Catherine 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.

Christian **********

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@Henrik ****

thanks for your response! Hopefully it will be processed until Wednesday

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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 **********

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@Lau *******

thank you for your answer! I have to wait and really hope that the approval is done before the flight

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DTV_Be*******

Can you change your tickets?