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Why is my visa application still pending document check despite a lack of required documents?

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Aug 16, 2025
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Pending document check means they haven't checked the documents yet right? For soft power there aren't really many documents to check. How can this take such long time?
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The user expresses confusion about their visa application being in pending document check status, questioning the delay given the simplicity of the required documents for a soft power visa. Various comments suggest that factors like applicant queues, holiday backlogs, and overall embassy efficiency could contribute to the delays. Some comments highlight that visa processing times can vary depending on the volume of applications and specific visa types.
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Because some embassies are INCOMPETENT.
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James ********
Where are you applying for the DTV visa?

What's your passport nation?

For what purpose?

Workcation or Soft Power activity?
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Elías ********
It's not about the documents, but number of applicants. They need to vet not only DTV applications, but all sort of visa applications.
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@Elías *******
 I'm in my home country, small country on the other side of the world from Thailand. I doubt there are that many people applying for visa to Thailand here right now. When you apply for a tourist visa, single or multi, it usually comes the next day.
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Brandon ************
Monday and Tuesday of this week were Thai holidays. So that's already going to cause a backlog.
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@Brandon ***********
 10 days pending document check now
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Brandon ************
Anonymous participant there are many embassies where the reports are 30 days or more to process DTV.
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Maybe because you're on a queue like everyone else? Maybe because you're not the only one applying for a visa? Aren't you applying for a 5 years visa?

Be patient. You will need it in Thailand.
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Anonym deltagare 562 I'm in my home country, small country on the other side of the world from Thailand. I doubt there are that many people applying for visa to Thailand here right now. When you apply for a tourist visa, single or multi, it usually comes the next day.
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Elías ********
Participante anónimo what country is that? Some embassies are in charge of more than one country, so they must vet applicants from several countries. For example, the Embassy in Santiago, Chile, also processes applications from Costa Rica and other Central American countries.
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