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What should I do if my Thai DTV visa approval is still pending close to my flight date?

Apr 5, 2025
3 days ago
Rafael *********
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Hi everyone,

I applied for my DTV visa on April 1st via the official website in Hanoi, Vietnam, and my visa is still pending approval. My flight back is scheduled for Wednesday at the end of the day, and Iโ€™m getting worried about the timing because Monday its holidays in both countries ๐Ÿ˜ข

Has anyone experienced a similar situation? Should I contact the embassy immediately to get an update, or is it normal to wait a little longer? Iโ€™d really appreciate any advice or recommendations you might have.

Thank you very much!
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TLDR : Answer Summary
A user expressed concern about their pending DTV visa application submitted on April 1st in Hanoi, Vietnam, with a flight scheduled shortly after. Many commenters emphasized the need for patience, citing typical waiting times for approval and advising not to expect quick results, especially during public holidays. Recommendations included rescheduling the flight and allowing for more time, as some had experienced similar delays. Overall, the consensus highlighted the importance of planning ahead for visa applications.
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Richie-Rich ********
Not that it helps, but I was approved in five business days in HCMC last week ๐Ÿ˜…
Anonymous ******************
This month is a long holiday, and most embassies' staff may return home for Thai New Year. It is best to change your airline ticket. Just cross your fingers that it gets approved before 11 April 2025.
Rafael *********
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Anonymous participant 245 thank s for your advice mate
Travis ********
Lol
Rafael *********
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Wesley ********
You didnโ€™t leave very much time. Most reports say 2-4 weeks.
Peter ********
Awful planning. Why didnโ€™t you applied for the visa, a few weeks ago ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ
Qub *****
Buddy, reschedule your flight.

Give them 10 days at least.

It's a public holiday season now.

Im in Jakarta waiting since 28.3. and I don't expect anything until 7-8.4.

Attached photo is about Thai Immigration, but It may apply to other agencies too.
Rafael *********
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@Qub ****
thanks mate ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป๐Ÿค๐Ÿผ
Qub *****
@Rafael ********
Who knows, maybe they will surprise you. Good luck.
Kevin ********
I just had mine in Hanoi few days ago after 4-5 working days so just wait a bit more and you should probably receive it in after the weekend now ๐Ÿ˜Œ๐Ÿ™. I wish you the best !
Rafael *********
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@Kevin *******
thanks for your support man โค๏ธ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป
Will ************
Give it time , you could be getting lined up to attend an interview.
Anonymous ******************
Patience is key.๐Ÿ”

You need to juts chill out โœŒ๏ธ

Visa applications can sometimes take longer than expected ๐Ÿ“

If you miss your flight โœˆ๏ธ juts book another one, theyโ€™re not too expensive ๐Ÿšซ ๐Ÿ’ต

Jai Yen ๐Ÿ˜‰ ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
Rafael *********
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Anonymous participant 207 เธ„เธฃเธฑเธš๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป
Johan **************
The entitlement is high with this one. You do realise that applying for a visa does not mean that you get it or get it before a certain day, right? A visa is a privilege and not a right omg.

FYI I applied on March 27 and mine is still pending approval too..
Excelle********
@Johan *************
this is true

Waiting to see changes to the visa. They should put a notice that all applicants need to wait up 15 days for approval. Do not plan any travel until approved. People feel this is a guaranteed visa and should be processed in 2 days. Some people not all
Qub *****
Anonymous ******************
As you said, you applied on the 1stโ€ฆ Today is the 5thโ€ฆ We call it patience and youโ€™ll need plenty of it if you want to survive in Thailand.
Rafael *********
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Anonymous participant 839 you will not teach how to live in thailand for sure, i just ask about the visa not a sermon