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Why is the DTV visa processing slow at the Canberra Embassy?

Jun 4, 2025
3 days ago
Do not apply DTV visa with the Embassy in Canberra…so slow
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The conversation discusses the slow processing times for the DTV visa application at the Embassy in Canberra. Multiple users share their experiences, mentioning various wait times, frustrations with delays, and different strategies for obtaining their visas. Some users report quicker processing times from other locations, while others express disappointment with the lengthy wait. Suggestions for contacting the embassy directly and visiting the consulate are also mentioned.
DTV VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
Lee *******
Today I was granted DTV from Canberra. My travel date is June 15th (10 days time) I applied on May 5th.
Christopher ******
Or maybe your application sucked
Anonymous ******************
It only took 10 business days to get my visa.
Ian ********
Am visiting Sydney consulate tomorrow to identify requirements and time to process.

Suggestions for questions to ask are appreciated.
Paula ********
@Ian *******
i am about to apply via Sydney so would love any feedback you get.
Ian ********
@Paula *******
Will do.

Am heading to Thailand next week expecting a 60 day visa exempt stamp on arrival and will be following up when there to identify the protocols required to tick the boxes - accommodation and accredited Thai cooking school enrolment, for example for next year and beyond for up to 6 months stay each year during our colder months.
Paula ********
@Ian *******
I am working on my application now and will probably end up submitting before you do but I am going for the remote work option.
Cam ********
I was three weeks at start of year with them
Andrew ********
I didn’t there and it was fine. Call them. I did and spoke to them direct.
Anonymous ******************
Same in Cambodia
Sam *********
Anonymous participant 583 I second this.
Paul *********
Mine was 7 days🤷‍♂️
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER
Applying for a visa since April 30th, they only keep saying that the visa will be finalised just before the travel date. This is super frustrating!!!
Anonymous ******************
Yes. Asian countries not super fast too but max 3 weeks
Anonymous ******************
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Andi ***********
How slow?