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What’s the current status of my DTV visa application in Cambodia and how does it compare to others?

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May 8, 2025

24 days ago

Sam ********

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Update: DTV approved after 17 business days.

I wanted to share my experience so far with applying in Phnom Pehn for the DTV. I used Issa Compass out of Bangkok to help me. 

Application Submitted: April 19

Application went to "Pending" Status: April 21

Application Type: Muay Thai - Cooking

As of this morning, my application is still pending. I haven't been asked to provide further documents. Today is the 14th business day since my application was accepted. I was hoping that I would have the DTV by now, but I wanted to share that it seems to be taking longer in Cambodia. Curious to see if anyone else is here and waiting like me?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user applied for a DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) in Phnom Penh on April 19 and faced a lengthy 17 business day wait for approval, eventually receiving confirmation after an update. The conversation explores others' experiences with visa processing times, challenges when applying in Cambodia, and the impact of holidays on application delays.

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John *******

There were two holidays during that timeframe, so actually 15 business days. Furthermore, the Thai PM’s visit probably caused consular services to be closed for those 3 days she was in country. Unfortunate time to apply.

19 days ago

Anonymous ******************

I was exactly same pending approval date. I got the approval on Monday after a polite email to the embassy. Maybe they are backed up from new year and public holidays??

19 days ago

Cinn ********

Anonymous participant 272 Would you mind sharing the email you submitted? My friend sent an email to embassy since half month ago and still not hearing from them

18 days ago

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Cinn ********

Sam ********

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Update: I was approved today after 17 business days in Phnom Penh.

19 days ago

Anonymous ******************

@Sam *******

While all the holidays in this region only had embassys closed for day or two officially, get feeling back office staff have all been taking extended holidays during this period, significantly delaying applications. Probably worth noting for everyone for next year, mid April to mid May is like trying to get Gov paperwork processed in the west during December

19 days ago

Anonymous ******************

@Sam *******

Awesome!!!! I'm still waiting over here.

19 days ago

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Kumaar ********

Submitted on April 24th, "Pending Approval" Status on April 25th and still waiting....

20 days ago

Sam ********

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Update: still no visa or communication after the 15th business day here in Phnom Pehn.

23 days ago

Anonymous ******************

@Sam *******

do you have any update? Did you get it at the end?

21 days ago

Sam ********

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Anonymous participant 882 Nothing at all. What about you? I am still waiting...

20 days ago

Anonymous ******************

@Sam *******

waiting as well 😭

20 days ago

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Marek ************

@Sam *******

I think it is more likely to be 12 business days since your application. Plus 23-24 april Thai PM visited cambodia so the embassy was probably busy during that time.

23 days ago

Sam ********

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@Marek ***********

It's been 15 business days so far -- April 21 - May 9. Hoping to at least hear back soon. At this point, I just want an answer.

23 days ago

Marek ************

@Sam *******

May 9th, 5th, 1st were not business days, you are counting with that, right ?

23 days ago

Anonymous ******************

@Marek ***********

The embassy was open today and processing applications. May 1 is only a holiday for labourers in Thailand and not government employees. Source, my Thai girlfriend who is a government employee.

23 days ago

Sam ********

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@Marek ***********

Is the embassy closed today?I wasn't aware that those three days were not considered.

23 days ago

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Sam ********

Anonymous ******************

@Sam *******

It's so disheartening for me also. It's good to see they are still processing visas however and I'm not giving up that an approval is coming this evening by 8pm. All day I've been in my hotel room waiting.

23 days ago

Sam ********

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Anonymous participant 609 from your experience, do they send the notices out that late at night? That gives me some hope. I'm really hoping to get it today, too. I've been waiting in my hotel all day, too. Haha!

23 days ago

Anonymous ******************

@Sam *******

Yes! I've seen reports here as late as 8pm that they are sent out.

23 days ago

Jay *********

Anonymous participant 609 lmk when you get it please

23 days ago

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Jay *********

Did you provide 3 month or 6 month statements?