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What should I do while waiting for my DTV Visa application as a dependent at the Thai Embassy in Cambodia?
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Jan 10, 2026
4 months ago
Hsu ************
ORIGINAL POSTERHello everyone, I applied for a DTV Visa as a Dependent at the Thai Embassy in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on December 6th and paid the visa fee on December 9th. Although the standard processing time is usually two weeks, it has now been a full month and I haven't received any updates.
If anyone has experience applying for a Dependent Visa in Cambodia, could you please share your timeline or insights?
I have been waiting for two months total since arriving in Cambodia (including prep time), and I recently crossed over to Vietnam to continue waiting there. My agent suggested that I could return to Thailand while waiting for the result, but I am worried,would it be okay to re-enter Thailand while my visa application is still pending?
If anyone has experience returning to Thailand to wait while a visa is being processed, I would greatly appreciate your advice. Thank you.
If anyone has experience applying for a Dependent Visa in Cambodia, could you please share your timeline or insights?
I have been waiting for two months total since arriving in Cambodia (including prep time), and I recently crossed over to Vietnam to continue waiting there. My agent suggested that I could return to Thailand while waiting for the result, but I am worried,would it be okay to re-enter Thailand while my visa application is still pending?
If anyone has experience returning to Thailand to wait while a visa is being processed, I would greatly appreciate your advice. Thank you.
TLDR : Answer Summary
An individual applied for a DTV Visa as a dependent at the Thai Embassy in Phnom Penh but has not received any updates after a month, despite the typical processing time being two weeks. They crossed over to Vietnam while waiting and seek advice on whether it's safe to return to Thailand during their pending application. Comments from the community include experiences of others who had similar applications, indicating varying processing times and caution about leaving the consulate's jurisdiction.
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Gregory **********
I applied for my DTV visa in Cambodia in March of 2025. I sent in all the documents and they emailed me back the next day requesting some updated bank info. I sent in the updated bank info and literally 48 hours later they sent me a email with my approved DTV. So In total it took about 72 from the time I submitted paperwork to getting approved
John **********
You are not meant to leave the location served by the consulate you apply at. They can check your passport or even call you in for interview
Andi ***********
Cambodia approvals took 4-6 weeks even before the conflict. Some contacted the embassy via social media to get updates on their application.
Hsu ************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Andi **********
Does it take that long to get a dependent visa?Andi ***********
@Hsu ***********
It should not be that long for a dependent visa. Have you contacted them via email, social media sites? Entering Thailand while the visa is being processed risks it being rescinded as others have found out. Others have got away with entering Thailand before approval though.Hsu ************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Andi **********
I haven't contacted them yet, I'm worried that something might happen if I contact the embassy.Andi ***********
@Hsu ***********
you just politely ask for an update. Many have done so and then approved soon after. Someone posted what they wrote to get an update, should be in the threadsReply to
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DTV_Be*******
Where did your spouse get his/her visa? Obviously the Thai embassy in Cambodia has been occupied with other issues
Hsu ************
ORIGINAL POSTERDTV_BegPecker my husband 's visa applied in Cambodia and it was approved.
DTV_Be*******
@Hsu ***********
how long did it take for him?Reply to
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