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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

2 days ago

Sam ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

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

A user shares their experience applying for a DTV visa in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, mentioning that their application has been pending since April 21, 2025. They express concern about the processing time, noting it's been 14 business days without approval. Other community members engage by asking about the choice of Cambodia for the application, the length of the course, and providing updates on their own similar applications. There is a general observance of varying experiences and processing times with the DTV visa in the region.

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Sam ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

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

12 hours ago

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.

12 hours 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.

12 hours ago

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

@Sam *******

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

12 hours 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.

11 hours ago

Sam ********

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

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

12 hours 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.

12 hours ago

Sam ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

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!

12 hours ago

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

@Sam *******

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

11 hours ago

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

Jay *********

Did you provide 3 month or 6 month statements?

19 hours ago

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

FYI, applied on the 18th, 1 hour ago got the approval.

a day ago

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

So you are still in Cambodia ?

a day ago

James ********

Did you ask your course sponsor which Thai Embassy or Consulate they are having success in getting the DTV visa for its students?

Was Phnom Penh recommended by the course sponsor?

What is the length of the cooking school course of study?

With short course of study...

we are seeing Thai tourist visas being issued instead of the DTV visa by some Thai Embassies and Consulates.

Good Luck 🍀

2 days ago

Sam ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@James *******

Phnom Pehn was recommended by Issa Compass and they work with my course sponsor. My course is 6 months long. Thank you for your feedback -- it's super valuable.

2 days ago

James ********

@Sam *******

🙏🙏🙏

2 days ago

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James ********

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

Just out of interest, why did you chose to apply in Cambodia over Vietnam?

I personally don’t see any advantages applying in Cambodia, unless of course you were already based in Cambodia, I then see a fair reason..

2 days ago

Jay *********

Anonymous participant 950 do they take 3 month statements or require 6 with the 500,000 baht

19 hours ago

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

@Jay ********

I was approved in Hanoi after transferring a closing balance of 500k two weeks before applying. Prior to that, my balance was consistently around 340k, until I added the extra amount to reach the 500k.

As far as I know, a 6-month bank statement isn’t strictly required in Hanoi — 3 months should be sufficient. However, I submitted 6 months of statements just to be safe.

19 hours ago

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

@Jay ********

are you asking about Vietnam?

19 hours ago

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

Sam ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Cambodia or Indonesia were recommended to me by Issa Compass. I chose Cambodia, but didn't realize it may take over 10 business days. Hopefully I will get an answer soon. Thanks for your reply.

2 days ago

John *******

@Sam *******

The Thai Prime Minister made her first official visit recently, When there are high profile visits, everything else stops and all staff focus on that visit. This probably caused a delay. Normally it would be 11 business days

a day ago

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John *******

Mandy *****

Can I request that could you update the information when you get approve email? Mine is submitted on 21 April and still waiting with the pending approval status.

2 days ago

Sam ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Mandy ****

Yes, I will reply here once I hear back -- whether I get it approved or not.

2 days ago

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

@Mandy ****

waiting too! The only thing I can think of is they are doing their DTVs in batches and I'm hoping we all get ours approved at the same time (my guess is that they have to use an external department to create the actual digital visa document and they create these in batches OR a high ranking official signs off on them in batches).

We're so close!!! Hang in there!!!

2 days ago

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

“Pending Approval” does not mean that your application has been accepted or will be accepted.

In most cases, it simply indicates that your initial application and documents have passed a preliminary review by a junior staff member. However, the final decision rests with a senior reviewer, who may still reject the application or its supporting documents during their more thorough evaluation.

Good luck with your application 👍

2 days ago

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

Cambodia asked my customer to get the gym to get an individual and personal letter from the sports minister!!

May aswell ask for a letter from the king

I don't support Cambodia anymore after that

Things may have changed though, I hope it works out

2 days ago

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

Exactly the same dates and time. But for Medical DTV

2 days ago

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

What is the process and timeline for getting DTV approval in Ho Chi Minh?

3 comments

a day ago

Why was my dtv application rejected after a month in Cambodia?

4 comments

7 days ago