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How long does the 'pending awaiting approval' status last for visa applications in Thailand?

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Nov 28, 2024

3 months ago

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How long does ‘pending awaiting approval’ status last?

I submitted on Saturday, had to provide additional documentation:

1. Letter from employer.

2. Boarding pass and stamp showing I left Thailand. 

I’m applying from the UK.

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The duration of 'pending awaiting approval' status can vary, with users experiencing different timelines based on additional documentation requests. While some reported waiting up to 7 days for decisions, it's important to note that when new documents are submitted, the processing clock might reset. Users recommend checking the Embassy's website for updated information.

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Go to the Embassy website, read visa section.

When providing additional papers the clock may start over from 0

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Dom ********

Had the same this week from uk but they asked me for my flight ticket from uk to Thailand, now just waiting for their decision 🤞🤞🤞

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Jonathan ******

tell them you are entering by land border then they don't ask for a plane ticket.

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Adam ********

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keep me posted I will also let you know how long mine takes - been 3 days so far

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Dom ********

will do mate fingers crossed 👍

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Francky ********

so you should already have your ticket to Thailand before you get the Visa ?!?? And if it’s rejected ?

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Dom ********

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I know 😂🤦‍♂️ I paid an extra £100 for a flexi ticket, but I guess worst case if you get rejected you can still visit on a visa exemption for 60 days

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Francky ********

may be you can decide to go in Latin America instead because you want 6 months

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Alice ********

Boarding pass to show you left Thailand before applying?

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Jonathan ******

they didn't ask for this when I applied.

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Adam ********

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yes I think so

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Francky ********

I don't understand. You're not supposed to have been to Thailand before to apply for DTV.

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Elías ********

@Francky *******

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Myles *******

7 days in Hanoi not that it helps!

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