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

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Hi all,

I applied for the DTV visa from Australia in mid-May, with a departure date to Thailand in mid-July. I still haven’t heard anything from them about my application, it has been on “pending approval” for about a month now.. any advice?

I’m a remote consultant working for a company that’s based in Australia, if that helps.

Has anyone had experience applying from the Australian embassy recently?

Thank you!

Ask Thailand · Answer

A user expressed concern over their DTV visa application, which has been pending for over a month. Comments from others reveal mixed experiences, with some citing faster approvals through different Australian embassies, and others suggesting that applications with further travel dates may take longer. The discussion emphasizes the variable processing times based on embassy location and immediate travel plans.

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

10 day approval through Canberra here

Golden **** · Answer

I also feel that it is related to the travel date submitted during the application process. If you write that you will travel 2 months later, it will make you wait for a long time before processing your application.

Anonymous ************* · Answer

Thanks all for the comments - I’ve applied through the Canberra embassy. Hoping that I’ll hear an answer soon as I’m planning to leave in less than a month

Heath ******** · Answer

I applied in Sydney and was approved in 5 days

Adam ***************** · Answer

I think the Sydney Embassy is slower than Canberra.  I actually trying calling them and after pressing 2 for Visas (or whatever the number was) it was a recorded message saying 'we are too busy processing to answer calls, please send an email to blah blah instead". So they must be under the pump!

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

I had mine approved via canberra embassy’s in 9 business days. Submitted on 15th June approved 25th June.

Request for some additional bank statements after 3 business days.

Self employed via my Trust.

I’m an Australian citizen.

Adam ***************** · Answer

Hi.  Applied 18 June and still waiting.  Will be remote working (consulting as well).  Leaving 8/8 so getting nervous!!

Anna ********* · Answer

It does seem that the approval can take longer if your flight isfurther out. Imminent departures are probably prioritised Not really fair but logical

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

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